Sondra’s back

The return of Sondra Radvanovsky to the Met in Aida dominated parterre box in March.

As expected, the return of Sondra Radvanovsky to the Met in Aida dominated parterre box in March. The top ten stories follow the jump.

Cri du coeur

The night Chicago died

Oh my goddess!

Domino theory

Die, die my darlings

Hair apparent

Jump for my love

Born to be wild

Lend me a druid

Everybody dance now

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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