Forgive La Cieca (not pictured), but it does seem to her that even in San Francisco, actions speak louder than words.  

“’This is a transition year, and I didn’t want to leave my successor with something big and ugly,’ [David] Gockley said in a phone interview. . . . The season’s more unusual offerings, in addition to… a revival of Janácek’s Makropulos Case with soprano Nadja Michael as the immortal diva Emilia Marty, include a new production of Verdi’s Aida directed by Francesca Zambello with designs by the Los Angeles graffiti artist Retna.”

The entire season, such as it is, is announced here.

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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