No fits, no fights, no feuds and no egos
The list of Anna Netrebko/Yannick Nézet-Séguin collaborations has expanded once again.
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La Cieca
The list of collaborations between Anna Netrebko and Yannick Nézet-Séguin has expanded yet again, with a new Met production of Lohengrin in 2022 (directed by Phelim McDermott) joining previously revealed plans for Aïda in 2019-2020 and Salome in 2020-2021.
The three operas will be co-productions with the Bolshoi Opera, with Netrebko singing at the Moscow theater as well. Aïda will be staged by Michael Mayer.
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.
