“If you haven’t cried, your eyes can’t be beautiful”
Happy 83rd birthday actress Sophia Loren.
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La Cieca
Happy 83rd birthday actress Sophia Loren.
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Born on this day in 1807 librettist Giovanni Ruffini.
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Born on this day in 1832 composer Johann Joseph Abert.
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Born on this day in 1866 composer Gustave Doret.
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Born on this day in 1880 composer Ildebrando Pizzetti.
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Born on this day in 1924 singer Gogi Grant.
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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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