Two “major” US companies will present in 2017-2018 what La Cieca cannot help but regard as the worst possible combination of director and material.
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La Cieca
So, according to recent season announcements, two “major” US companies will present in 2017-2018 what La Cieca cannot help but regard as the worst possible combination of director and material, Francesca Zambello‘s production of Candide.
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Your challenge, cher public: to imagine a show/”talent” combination one would dread more than this one.
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.
Topics: candide, francesca zambello, overdone, worst
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