By La Cieca 
Join La Cieca at the final frontier of Claus Guth‘s controversial new production of La Bohème, webcast at 1:30 PM today. With typical generosity, your doyenne offers you two ways to watch the performance, specified after the jump.
You can join La Cieca for an interactive chat at Rabbit.tv. (Note that for full chat functionality you will need to create an account on Rabbit.tv)
Or you can watch the performance directly from Medici.tv and discuss in the comments section below.
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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