A tale so strong and full of woe
Jungfer Marianne Leitmetzerin offers something a little different for this week’s curtain raiser: a performance of Dido and Aeneas by Les Arts Florissants under the direction of William Christie.
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La Cieca
Jungfer Marianne Leitmetzerin offers something a little different for this week’s curtain raiser: a performance of Dido and Aeneas by Les Arts Florissants under the direction of William Christie.
Henry Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
Théâtre national de l’Opéra-Comique, Paris
Les Arts Florissants
William Christie, conductor
07 December 2008
Prologue – Fiona Shaw
Dido – Malena Ernman
Aeneas – Christopher Maltman
Belinda – Judith van Wanroij
Sorceress – Hillary Summers
Second Woman – Lina Markeby
First Witch – Céline Ricci
Second Witch – Ana Quintans
Sailor – Damian Whiteley
Spirit – Marc Mauillon
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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