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The “the ‘most authentic aspect of Lepage’s production is the overall failure of its illusionist agenda.”
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La Cieca
“In what may be an interesting analysis for many readers, Kreuzer then considers Robert Lepage’s widely disseminated Ring Cycle at the Metropolitan Opera, arguing that the ‘most authentic aspect of Lepage’s production is the overall failure of its illusionist agenda’ due to technical glitches (p. 231).” [College Music Symposium]
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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