Patrice Munsel 1925-2016
The soprano, famed for her status youngest performer to make a debut at the Met as well as her flamboyant style and personality, died last Thursday after suffering a stroke.
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La Cieca
The soprano, famed for her status as youngest performer to make a debut at the Met as well as for her flamboyant style and personality, died Thursday after suffering a stroke. She was 91.
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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.
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People: Patrice Munsel
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Places & Organizations: Metropolitan Opera
