“Never get caught acting”
Born on this day in 1893 actress Lillian Gish.
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La Cieca
Born on this day in 1893 actress Lillian Gish.
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Born on this day in 1585 composer Heinrich Schütz.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-8gJz31e-4
Born on this day in 1871 composer and conductor Alexander Zemlinsky.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXSfHQx-PRQ
Born on this day in 1873 composer José Serrano.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkJZ3vFW3_E
Born on this day in 1918 soprano and teacher Ellen Faull.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnVGfPCS26s
Born on this day in 1932 tenor Enrico di Giuseppe.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNaME0FdtLk
Happy 65th birthday composer Kaija Saariaho.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHuO2JjT7UY
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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