Mad woman
Mike Richter, via CD-ROM, takes us back to the golden age of concert opera in New York City with Il pirata starring Montserrat Caballé.
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La Cieca
Mike Richter, via CD-ROM, takes us back to the golden age of concert opera in New York City, i.e., 1966, with Il pirata starring Montserrat Caballé.
Bellini: Il Pirata
“On 25 April 1966, the American Opera Society followed up its spectacular introduction of Montserrat Caballé with this performance.”
Conductor: Gianfranco Rivoli
Imogene: Montserrat Caballé
Gualtiero: Bernabe Marti
Ermesto: Licino Montefusco
Adele: Sylvia Khatchadourian
Itulbo: Lawrence Davidson
Goffredo: Herbert Kraus
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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Topics: sweet thursday
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People: Bernabé Martí, Montserrat Caballé
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Works: Il pirata
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Places & Organizations: American Opera Society
