More of the “breakthrough” performance of Montserrat Caballé in Lucrezia Borgia on April 20, 1965 on this week’s look back at Unnatural Acts of Opera.  

Montserrat Caballé–Lucrezia Borgia
Alain Vanzo–Gennaro
Kostas Paskalis–Don Alfonso
Jonel Perlea–Conductor
Orchestra
1965 LIVE
New York, Carnegie Hall

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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