Live from the Bayerische Staatsoper, a video webcast of Les Vêpres siciliennes begins a 1:00 PM New York time. Featured are Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Leonardo Caimi, George Petean and Erwin Schrott in a new production conducted by Omer Meir Wellber and directed by Antú Romero Nunes. The cher public (not pictured) are invited to chat in the comments section below.

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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