By La Cieca 
By special request of Our Own DeCaffarrelli, and courtesy of Mike Richter, here’s a treat: a 1969 performance of La Cenerentola starring the delectable Teresa Berganza.
Rossini: La Cenerentola
San Francisco Opera
16 November 1969
Cenerentola: Teresa Berganza
Don Ramiro: Pietro Bottazzo
Don Magnifico: Paolo Montarsolo
Dandini: Renato Capecchi
Alidoro: Clifford Grant
Clorinda: Sheila Marks
Tisbe: Sona Cervena
Conductor: Charles Mackerras
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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