Since the Met’s production of The Death of Klinghoffer (opening tonight) will apparently not be broadcast, Jungfer Marianne Leitmetzerin has graciously provided in streaming form a recording from the world premiere of the work in 1991 at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie.

John Adams/Alice Goodman: The Death of Klinghoffer

Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie
Kent Nagano, conductor
19 March 1991
World Premiere

Alma Rumor – Stephanie Friedman
Jonathan Rumor – Thomas Young
Harry Rumor – Sanford Sylvan
The Captain – James Maddalena
Swiss Grandmother – Janice Felty
The First Officer – Thomas Hammons
Molqi – Thomas Young
Mamoud – Eugene Perry
Austrian Woman – Janice Felty
Leon Klinghoffer – Sanford Sylvan
“Rambo” – Thomas Hammons
British Dancing Girl – Janice Felty
Omar – Stephanie Friedman
Marilyn Klinghoffer – Sheila Nadler

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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