Go hollanderize it for some other dame
Born on this day in 1880 journalist and author Damon Runyon.
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La Cieca
Born on this day in 1880 journalist and author Damon Runyon.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2xfr0wah6w
Born on this day in 1893 soprano Göta Ljungberg
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jweiqme4M
Born on this day in 1894 soprano/mezzo-sorpano Margherita Grandi
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nCNMwN47YA
Born on this day in 1921 tenor Gianni Poggi
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGSDZ5ziFuM
Born on this day in 1931 mezzo-soprano Anna Reynolds
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21jnr2cEd2Q
Happy 75th birthday conductor Alain Lombard
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKyUZvm1pDs
Happy 74th birthday director and designer Robert Wilson
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erT1TRGZ7Xk
Happy 66th birthday tenor John Aler
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmM9_oucGMk
Happy 65th birthday tenor Francisco Araiza
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMMciRQbHYY
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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