Our own JJ plans a comeback

Our Own JJ (not pictured) discussed “star quality” on WQXR’s Operavore program tomorrow afternoon at 12:30.

By La Cieca

March 22, 2013

“I hate that word. It’s a return, a return to the millions of people who have never forgiven me for deserting the airwaves!” So says Our Own JJ (not pictured), referring to his reappearance on WQXR’s Operavore program tomorrow afternoon at 12:30. Just before the Met broadcast of La forza del destino, JJ promises a discussion of “star quality,” and, after all, who better? Oh, yes, there will be chat.

For those of you who didn’t catch Operavore live, here’s a streaming player for the show.

If you liked (or did not like) what you heard, cher public, La Cieca asks you to comment on the show. Your feedback will help JJ and his producer to continue to improve Operavore.

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.