World-famous soprano Montserrat Caballé has reached a deal with the Spanish tax authorities over more than €500,000 that prosecutors claim she withheld in income tax on her 2010 return. The diva will admit her guilt and pay 50% of the expected fine. Because Caballé has no criminal record and any sentence would be short, the singer will not have to go to jail. [El País]
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World-famous soprano Montserrat Caballé will not have to go to jail.
By La Cieca 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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