the-flyOver at the Met they’re dropping like, well, you know. Per the press office: “Marco Armiliato will conduct Puccini’s La Bohème on January 31, February 3, 7, 10, 17, 22, and 25, replacing Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.” There’s more!

“Paul Nadler will conduct Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette on March 22, replacing Plácido Domingo, who will be in Buenos Aires celebrating his 40th anniversary with the Teatro Colón.”

“Arnold Bezuyen will sing the role of Loge in Wagner’s Das Rheingold on March 30 and April 2 matinee, replacing Richard Croft who is unable to perform due to complications from a broken foot.”

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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