The Bayreuth Festival is trying something new and outreachy this season: an extra non-subscription performance of Das Rheingold on August 10, offered exclusively through online sales. The first come, first served tickets go on sale October 10 at 18.00 CET (which La Cieca thinks means noon here in NYC) and up to four places may be purchased. No ten-year waiting lists; you just have to be ready to click and have your credit card handy.

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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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