Never let it be said that La Cieca does not pamper her cher public. After the jump, and exclusively on the web, listen to the role debut of Anna Netrebko in Verdi’s Macbeth.

Bayerische Staatsoper
Conductor: Paolo Carignani

Macbeth: Simon Keenlyside
Banco: Ildar Abdrazakov
Lady Macbeth: Anna Netrebko
Macduff: Joseph Calleja

Photo © Wilfried Hösl.

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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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