Continuing “El Anillo” from the Mike Richter collection, Siegfried at the Teatro Colón (not pictured).

Wagner: Siegfried, Act One
Teatro Colón, October 12, 1962

Siegfried: Hans Hopf
Der Wanderer: Hans Hotter
Mime: Herold Kraus

Conductor: Heinz Wallberg

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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