Questo e Quello

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Born on this day in 1907 costume designer Edith Head.

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Born on this day in 1907 costume designer Edith Head. 

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Born on this day in 1894 tenor Fritz Wolff
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9rHhanahx4

Born on this day in 1896 composer Howard Hanson
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wl0SJ6WBkw

Born on this day in 1901 tenor Giovanni Voyer
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkcMjlI3hCA

Born on this day in 1920 contralto Claramae Turner
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1izigJX1pxI

Happy 72nd birthday conductor Kenneth Montgomery
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woQTg5Bqca0

Happy 70th birthday baritone Alan Titus
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KAJi9fcO_M

Happy 66th birthday soprano Ann Monoyios
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4JqMjJbJPk

Born on this day in 1951 tenor Warren Ellsworth
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8XksVuKK1c

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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