La Cieca has heard the rumblings (from you, the cher public) that we have not had a singer identification quiz in all too long a while. And so, for your listening (and guessing) pleasure, parterre box is proud to present: “The Case of the Dozen Dalilas!”

Listen to the clip below, cher public, and offer your guesses as to the identities of the 12 artists singing “Mon coeur s’ouvre a ta voix” in the comments section. The first commenter to get all the singers correct (and in the correct order) will win a coveted Amazon Gift Card.

Ready to start listening?

La Cieca’s heartfelt thanks to her old, old, old friend Donald Collup for assembling this, uh, assemblage from his notably vast collection.

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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