In a move strongly suggestive that nobody at the Met can remember back as far as 2009-2010, James Levine has quietly been slotted into the spring reprise of the Met’s new Tosca, replacing Bertrand de Billy who is planning to be sick or something. Anyway, Levine is now “leading” the performances of April 21 – May 12, and La Cieca will give you exactly one guess what’s going to be the next shoe to drop.
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James Levine has quietly been slotted into the spring reprise of the Met’s new Tosca.
By La Cieca 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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