And let the voice of Justice bring relief

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg takes her curtain call.

Daughter of the RegimentSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (escorted by tenor Lawrence Brownlee) takes her curtain call Saturday night after her Washington National Opera performances as the Duchesse de Krakenthorp in La Fille du régiment. Photo: Scott Suchman.

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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