Some rare midweek discussion fodder turns up this afternoon when the Glyndebourne Festival webcasts Ariadne auf Naxos. La Casa della Cieca will be open for chat as the stream commences at 6:55pm BST/1:55pm EDT. (Photo: Alistair Muir)
Shattered island
Some rare midweek chatting fodder turns up this afternoon when the Glyndebourne Festival webcasts Ariadne auf Naxos at 6:55pm BST/1:55pm EDT.
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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