By La Cieca 
The first “La Casa della Cieca” chat of the 2016-2017 season features Diana Damrau as the featured soloist in an Academy Concert from the Bayerisches Staatsoper, conducted by Kirill Petrenko. The livestream begins at 2:00 PM here in New York. The complete program, plus chat details, after the jump.
György Ligeti: Lontano
Richard Strauss: Vier letzte Lieder
Peter I. Tschaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 E minor op. 64
Photo: Michael Tammaro
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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