Born on this day in 1880 journalist and author Damon Runyon. Born on this day in 1893 soprano Göta LjungbergBorn on this day in 1894 soprano/mezzo-sorpano Margherita GrandiBorn on this day in 1921 tenor Gianni PoggiBorn on this day in 1931 mezzo-soprano Anna ReynoldsHappy 75th birthday conductor Alain LombardHappy 74th birthday director and designer Robert WilsonHappy 66th birthday tenor John AlerHappy 65th birthday tenor Francisco Araiza
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Born on this day in 1880 journalist and author Damon Runyon.
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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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