“When the world ended last week, it happened in New York City. The apocalypse was the climax of Der Ring des Nibelungen, as the demigoddess Brünnhilde returned a cursed golden ring to the Rhine River—which in this case flowed directly in front of the New York Stock Exchange.” [New York Post]
Weia! Waga! Woge, du Wall Street!
When the world ended last week, it happened in New York City.
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La Cieca
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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.
