ChicLeFreakCongratulations to Opera Chic, named “Essential Opera Blogger” in the current Opera News by a panel consisting of Brian Kellow and Tristan Kraft. 

Among such other must-haves as The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala (“Essential James Levine Moment”) and Franco Zeffirelli‘s 1983 film  (“Essential Opulent Traviata”), Opera Chic’s work is lauded as “like that of a dedicated and informed adolescent fan” who “goes against the current of snarky one-liners often found on opera blogs, writing from a vantage point of admiration, not disdain.” (La Cieca is confident the Chic will be broad-minded enough to swallow a large dose of condescension with this terrific publicity.)

La Cieca

James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.

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