“Closing the program will be a selection of songs from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, including the Introduction and Jasbo Brown Blues; ‘Summertime,’ featuring Kristine Opolais and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus; ‘I got plenty o’ nuttin’,’ featuring Sir Bryn Terfel; and ‘Bess, you is my woman now,’ featuring both Ms. Opolais and Sir Bryn.” [Actual press release from the BSO. It is not clear whether tenor Russell Thomas will sing “It’s a Great Day for the Irish.”]
Opolais your woman now
‘Bess, you is my woman now,’ featuring both Ms. Opolais and Sir Bryn.
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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