Ancient German virtue of bravery gone missing
In a press release, the Deutsche Oper am Rhein at Düsseldorf has announced the cancellation of its controversial new production of Tannhäuser.
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La Cieca
In a press release, the Deutsche Oper am Rhein at Düsseldorf has announced the cancellation of its controversial new production of Tannhäuser after “many” audience members at the premiere claimed they had to seek medical attention for “psychological and physical stress.” The weasliest words follow the jump.
“Im intensiven Gespräch mit dem Regisseur Burkhard C. Kosminski haben wir die Möglichkeit der Abänderung einzelner Szenen diskutiert. Dies lehnt er aus künstlerischen Gründen ab. Selbstverständlich haben wir auch aus rechtlichen Gründen die künstlerische Freiheit des Regisseurs zu respektieren.” [Emphasis added.]
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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Topics: Breaking, la cieca ci guarda, Regie, Sad
