Renaissance woman
La Cieca is wondering who, in fact, will be performing the role of the Roman diva, or, for that matter, any other role in this production.
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UPDATE: An informant whispers to La Cieca that one of the Toscas at NYCO Renaissance next month here in New York will be Latonia Moore.
PREVIOUSLY: It’s a safe bet that Martina Serafin will not be singing Tosca at NYCO-R , but La Cieca can confidently spill the casting of the leading roles.
The role of the Roman diva, La Cieca hears, will be shared between Mariangela Spotorno and Kristin Sampson (and Latonia Moore).
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Appearing as Mario Cavaradossi will be James Valenti and Raffaele Abete.
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Michael Chioldi and Carlo Guelfi will alternate in the role of Scarpia.
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Bass-barione Donald Hartmann will sing the Sacristan.
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Anyone with further information about casting for this Tosca is asked to email La Cieca at [email protected]. Confidentiality is assured.
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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