From our dear Junfger Marianne Leitmetzerin, and early example of the art of maestro James Levine (not pictured.)

Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

University Circle Orchestra, Cleveland
James Levine, conductor
13 December 1970

Simon Boccanegra – Cornell MacNeil
Maria Boccanegra (Amelia Grimaldi) – Renata Tebaldi
Gabriele Adorno – Richard Tucker
Jacopo Fiesco – Ezio Flagello
Paolo Albiani – Franco Iglesias
Pietro – Ara Berberian
Amelia’s Maid – Penelope Jensen
Captain of the Crossbowmen – Rod MacWherter

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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