“Non son più Ye, son dio”
“A flawed leader with visions of grandeur who becomes mentally unstable is a plot line that [Kanye] West might relate to.”
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La Cieca
“Kanye West… tweeted Sunday, announcing a performance of Nebuchadnezzar, “A Kanye West Opera” at the Hollywood Bowl on Nov. 24.” [NPR]
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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Topics: hollywood bowl, kanye west
