By La Cieca 
Set aside Saturday afternoon, cher public, for listening and discussion of the new Salzburg Festival Aïda, featuring Anna Netrebko in her role debut as the titular princess in captivity.
Those of you not equipped with La Netrebko’s high-tech antenna headgear will want to listen to the broadcast on BRKlassik: Stream 1. Stream 2. The musical program is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM EDT on Saturday August 12.
Photo: © Salzburger Festspiele / Monika Rittershaus
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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