Those sleek monochromatic idols were, in fact, film stars in last week’s Regie quiz. This Opéra national du Rhin production of La Belle Hélène, directed by Mariame Clément, won half credit for talented cosmodimontevergine, who recognized William Randolph Hearst’s neo-classical swimming pool in San Simeon and recalled the use of that image in a recent staging of the Offenbach operetta.  

Speaking of iconic images, La Cieca is sure the cher public will be delighted to note the return of legendary Jessye Norman to the boards, as seen in the second photograph of the quiz.