Plunging

By La Cieca

March 15, 2015

Never mind the décolletage, cher public, but rather discuss off-topic and general interest topics. For starters, take a look at today’s birthday greetings, after the jump.

Born on this day in 1790 composer Nicola Vaccai
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAFbPZ-MtyU

Born on this day in 1894 soprano Rose Pauly
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynWK2YuTBPw

Born on this day in 1900 tenor Kurt Baum
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyjaRsJ1drA

Born on this day in 1915 tenor Mirto Picchi
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUh3OCq5zxU

Happy 86th birthday soprano Antonietta Stella
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir22H85LhDI

Happy 61st birthday soprano Isobel Buchanan
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SIYawEDkvc

Happy 60th birthday baritone Mikael Melbye
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5c-G_8CxAQ

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.