By La Cieca 
Longtime friend of the box and John De Los Santos (not pictured), librettist for When Adonis Calls, which had its world premiere at Asheville Opera last month, has sent us some video of the opera.
With music by Clint Borzoni and based on the poetry of Gavin Dillard, When Adonis Calls is “the story of an accomplished author struggling with writer’s block who is contacted by an eager young fan interested in both an artistic and personal correspondence.”
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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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