La Cieca is always delighted but never, never surprised when a parterrian makes good, so permit her to congratulate Miguel Esteban, who has just been named Managing Director of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. Cher Miguel is one of your fellow commenters here, but La Cieca will not offer any clues to his secret identity other than to say that his online name here is not “El Zorro Plateado,” as it obviously should be.
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By La 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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