Questo e Quello

A strange foreign city

On this day in 1968 the revue New Faces of 1968 opened at the Booth Theatre to run 52 performances.

By La Cieca

May 2, 2016

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On this day in 1968 the revue New Faces of 1968 opened at the Booth Theatre to run 52 performances.

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Born on this day in 1754 composer Vicente Martín y Soler.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJjOAsQO_ck

Born on this day in 1895 lyricist Lorenz Hart.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhtVvcPCIgQ

Born on this day in 1906 soprano Aulikki Rautawaara.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsK6sNaahZk

Born on this day in 1911 conductor Charles Bruck.
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Born on this day in 1925 conductor Anton Guadagno.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-EItuE3NE4

Born on this day in 1928 conductor Horst Stein.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZgoYKHPImY

Happy 68th birthday soprano Jeannine Altmeyer.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB5e62wSjEQ

Happy 63rd birthday conductor Valery Gergiyev.
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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.