By La Cieca 
La Cieca (pictured) invites the cher public (also pictured) to a chat this afternoon at 1:00 PM EST during the Met broadcast of La traviata (likewise pictured). Details follow the jump!
Those who chat, as always, assemble in La Casa della Cieca.
(Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera)
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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