A readers’ discussion of Gaetano Donizetti garnered the most pageviews of any parterre posting in November. The top ten postings are listed after the jump.  

  1. Queens’ throat
  2. Barton glances
  3. Apocalyptic post
  4. Wahn for a day
  5. Enigma variation
  6. We are all enfants de la patrie
  7. The magnificent amber daughter
  8. Too much virtue can be criminal
  9. Cherchez la femme (fatale)
  10. Roman candles

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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