Femmes fatales
You’ve cast your votes for the operas you most look forward to hearing at the Met this fall, and if the opera has “Macbeth” in the title, you’re there.
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La Cieca
It’s official! You’ve cast your votes for the operas you most look forward to hearing at the Met this fall, and if the opera has “Macbeth” in the title, you’re there. Most popular among the cher public were Macbeth, Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, The Death of Klinghoffer, Die Meistersinger and Le nozze di Figaro. Complete results after the jump.
| Opera |
Votes |
| Macbeth |
228 |
| Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk |
212 |
| The Death of Klinghoffer |
187 |
| Die Meistersinger |
150 |
| Le nozze di Figaro |
131 |
| The Merry Widow |
52 |
| René Pape in Recital |
45 |
| Carmen |
42 |
| Aïda |
35 |
| Die Zauberflöte |
24 |
| La bohème |
17 |
| Il barbiere di Siviglia |
16 |
| La traviata |
10 |
| Hansel and Gretel |
10 |
| Total |
1,159 |
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: 2014, Cher Public, Metropolitan Opera, poll
