Happy 84th birthday soprano Montserrat Caballé. On this day in 1826 Carl Maria von Weber’s Oberon premiered in London.Born on this day in 1898 soprano Lily Pons.Born on this day in 1927 baritone Thomas Hemsley.Born on this day in 1933 baritone Peter-Christoph Runge.Happy 83rd birthday baritone Hans Helm.Happy 69th birthday soprano Mariella Devia.On this day in 1960 Bob Merrill‘s musical Carnival! opened on Broadway.
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Happy 84th birthday soprano Montserrat Caballé.
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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