Our Own Chris Corwin (not pictured) has taken a peek at the current guesses for the “Sola perduta” quiz and notes that fewer than half of the selections offered have been correctly identified. He has consented to offer a few hints after the jump.  

Says Chris:

1) “Three of the thus far unidentified eight Manon selections derive from Met broadcasts.”

2) “The following celebrated interpreters of the role of Manon are not represented on the quiz: Magda Olivero, Montserrat Caballé, Leontyne Price, Renata Scotto and Antonietta Stella.”

3) “Also not represented is this current Met interpreter of the role.”

All guesses at the identities of the 15 mystery Manons should be entered by midnight Friday night in the comments section of the post entitled “La deserta donna.” Remember, the commenter who identifies the most sopranos correctly will win a lovely new parterre box t-shirt!

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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