Happy 63rd birthday actress and singer Christine Ebersole. Born on this day in 1831 librettist Henri Meilhac.Born on this day in 1836 composer Léo Delibes.Born on this day in 1897 soprano Maria Nezadal.Born on this day in 1907 poet and librettist W H Auden.Happy 76th birthday tenor Heinz Zednik.Happy 71st birthday soprano Lisbeth Balslev.Also happy 71st to baritone John Bröcheler.
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Happy 63rd birthday actress and singer Christine Ebersole.
By La Cieca 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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