Perhaps, you, cher public, will be crying out the above-mentioned phrase when you hear the most recent vocal collage prepared by our dear DeCaffarrelli. It’s right after the jump.

Well, okay, a word of explanation first. This clip consists of 24 sopranos, each singing the final eight measures of Donna Anna’s second aria from Don Giovanni.

Your task is to identify as many Annas as possible, in the correct order, in the comments section. La Cieca will keep this competition open for 10 days, finishing on June 10 at midnight, and at that point, whichever commenter has identified correctly (and in the correct order, of course) the highest number of Donnas Anna will win a coveted Amazon Gift Card.

Ready to start listening, cher public?

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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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