Starting at 6:00 PM, a live broadcast of this year’s Richard Tucker festivities. 

Stephanie Blythe, Mezzo-Soprano
Javier Camarena, Tenor
Anthony Roth Costanzo, Countertenor
Tara Erraught, Mezzo-Soprano
Anthony Clark Evans, Baritone
Vittorio Grigolo, Tenor
Ailyn Pérez, Soprano
Ekaterina Semenchuk, Mezzo-Soprano
Sir Bryn Terfel, Bass-Baritone
Tamara Wilson, Soprano

2017 Richard Tucker Award Winner
Nadine Sierra, Soprano

Nicola Luisotti, Conductor
Members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
New York Choral Society

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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