Born on this day in 1910 actress Claire Trevor. Born on this day in 1825 librettist and playwright Jules Barbier.Born on this day in 1875 composer Franco Alfano.Born on this day in 1914 tenor Franz Klarwein.Born on this day in 1933 director Luca Ronconi.Happy 77th birthday tenor Horst Laubenthal.Born on this day in 1939 tenor Robert Tear.Happy 74th birthday mezzo-soprano/contralto Patricia Payne.Happy 55th birthday tenor Mark Padmore.
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Born on this day in 1910 actress Claire Trevor.
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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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