Joan Cross
Born on this day in 1900 soprano Joan Cross.
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La Cieca
Born on this day in 1900 soprano Joan Cross.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXfjkecv0ko
Born on this day in 1726 composer François-André Danican Philidor.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8NL–C4ocA
Happy 76th birthday tenor Giuseppe Giacomini.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxkRlzjvKm8
Happy 64th birthday mezzo-soprano Eirian James.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUBBR38lsTs
Happy 60th birthday Michael Feinstein.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIOZFm50CNc
Happy 56th birthday tenor Uwe Heilmann.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iWJO7bMSRc
Happy 55th birthday pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbAYU5BU0j4
Happy 51st birthday soprano Angela Gheorghiu.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3iFRaTwwj0
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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