SunsetEndings (in particular that of James Levine) and beginnings (Anna Netrebko‘s, as a Wagnerian), dominated the list of most popular posts on parterre in the month of May. 

  1. The present future
  2. Paranorma activity
  3. The swan never bothered me anyway
  4. Schwahnsinn!
  5. Trauermarsch
  6. Orchids, tiaras, minks, ermines and top hats
  7. “This is the biggest flop in the world history of theater, going all the way back to Aristophanes”
  8. At sunset
  9. Evensong
  10. One million dollars!

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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