By La Cieca 
At Camille‘s request, here’s some all-American Bellini from our dear Jungfer Marianne Leitmetzerin: a live performance of I puritani from New York City Opera featuring Beverly Sills.
Vincenzo Bellini: I puritani
New York City Opera
Julius Rudel, conductor
27 February 1974
Elvira – Beverly Sills
Arturo – Enrico di Giuseppe
Riccardo – Richard Fredricks
Gualtiero – Samuel Ramey
Giorgio – Richard T. Gill
Enrichetta – Diane Curry
Bruno – Jerold Siena
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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