Among the many reasons La Cieca has to be thankful: the legacy of Mike Richter on his CD-ROMs, represented here by a live performance of Manon.

Massenet: Manon
San Francisco Opera, October 8, 1971

Manon: Beverly Sills
Des Grieux: Nicolai Gedda
Lescaut: Allan Monk
Comte des Grieux: Ara Berberian
Guillot: Ragnar Ulfung

Conductor: Jean Perisson

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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