Your doyenne invites you to get all your seasonal shopping done in the blink of an eye via the meticulously curated Shoppe of Holiday Delights. This online boutique features the newest and best of opera recordings, available for easy home delivery from amazon.com. (And did I mention that parterre.com receives a commission for every item you purchase?) 

Why, yes, in fact, she thinks she has, often. But did you also know you can shop for Cyber Monday bargains, with, once again, this website reaping the rewards of your midwinter largesse?

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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