Not only are our friends at Opera Depot burning up the internet with a one-day sale on their entire collection at 60% off, they’re also offering a free download of 15 different versions of the complete Immolation Scene from Götterdämmerung featuring Astrid Varnay, Kirsten Flagstad, Martha Mödl, Margaret Harshaw, Birgit Nilsson, Amy Shuard, Anja Silja, Nadezda Kniplová, Gladys Kuchta, Ludmila Dvorakova, Helga Dernesch, Rita Hunter, Catarina Ligendza, Berit Lindholm and Gwyneth Jones.
Feel the burn
Not only are our friends at Opera Depot burning up the internet with a one-day sale on their entire collection at 60% off, they’re also offering a free download of 15 different versions of the complete Immolation Scene from Götterdämmerung.
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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