Given the multiple A-list events transpiring Saturday afternoon, La Cieca has come up with what she hopes is a workable solution to the over-abundance of choices.

Those of you who want to discuss Das Rheingold from the Met, as conducted by Fabio Luisi (not pictured) may go to the usual location, La Casa della Cieca, starting at 1:00 pm.

Those with a more bel canto or diva-worshipping bent may prefer to listen to Anna Bolena live from the Vienna State Opera with Anna Netrebko (not pictured). Details on this performance and a new auxiliary chat room may be found (where else?) at L’altra Casa della Cieca.

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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