A tip of the hennin to Our Own Phoenix for his nightmarish Trovatore scenario, once again suggesting a Stefan Herheim production pushed only gently over the edge. As such, Phoenix will be the proud recipient of two tickets to WQXR’s exclusive season preview for the Met at the charming downtown Greene Space, featuring Ildar Abdrazakov, Isabel Leonard, David Alden, Thomas Adès and (health permitting) Dolora Zajick. Congratulations, and understand that La Cieca feels just the the proudest of mother hens!
Se non e vero, e ben Trovatore
A tip of the hennin to Our Own Phoenix for his nightmarish Trovatore scenario.
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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