On this day in 1913 Gabriel Fauré‘s opera Pénélope premiered in Monte Carlo. Born on this day in 1678 composer Antonio VivaldiBorn on this day in 1898 soprano Dora LabbetteBorn on this day in 1912 conductor Ferdinand LeitnerHappy 86th birthday conductor Bernard HaitinkHappy 79th birthday composer Aribert ReimannHappy 74th birthday conductor Yury Simonov
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On this day in 1913 Gabriel Fauré‘s opera Pénélope premiered in Monte Carlo.
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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