The allegory of the Currentzis
“The often black-clad 41-year-old, described as the ‘Nick Cave of classical’…”
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La Cieca
“Teodor Currentzis, the provocative young conductor who has won a string of awards for his reinvention of Mozart’s works, will next year unveil his ‘no compromise’ studio recording of three of the composer’s most famous works. The often black-clad 41-year-old, described as the ‘Nick Cave of classical’…” [The Independent]
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.
