Well, La Cieca thought for a while there that last week’s Regie quiz had stumped the entire panel, but then along came floridante2k with the right answer: it is indeed Donizetti’s Poliuto. The production by Damiano Michieletto recently graced the stage of the Opernhaus Zürich. (Special mention must be given to Nerva Nelli for the wittiest mot of all.)

Here’s the trailer for that Poliuto…

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ndc1uwstkk

And now, for the next Regie quiz, images to tempt and tantalize. (Since this one is perhaps a trifle more difficult than most, La Cieca will offer four photos instead of the customary three.)

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.

Comments