On this day in 1974 the first issue of People magazine went on sale. Born on this day in 1846 composer Joaquín ValverdeBorn on this day in 1848 composer Hubert ParryBorn on this day in 1892 contralto Maartje OffersBorn on this day in 1899 contralto Marian AndersonBorn on this day in 1928 bass Arne TyrénHappy 80th birthday tenor Alberto RemediosAlso Happy 80th to soprano Mirella FreniHappy 77th birthday soprano Margaret Curphey
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On this day in 1974 the first issue of People magazine went on sale.
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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