Today actress and singer Doris Day, 93, celebrates her 95th birthday. Born on this day in 1639 composer Alessandro Stradella.Born on this day in 1859 composer Reginald De Koven.Born on this day in 1891 soprano Felice Huni-Mihaczek.Born on this day in 1895 composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.Born on this day in 1911 soprano Maud Cunitz.Born on this day in 1918 conductor Sixten Ehrling.Born on this day in 1924 tenor Murray Dickie.Happy 89th birthday mezzo-soprano Kerstin Meyer.Happy 76th birthday baritone Jorma Hynninen.Happy 63rd birthday librettist and director Stephen Wadsworth.Happy birthday to parterre box critic Patrick James.
At last my heart’s an open door
Today actress and singer Doris Day, 93, celebrates her 95th birthday.
By La Cieca 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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