La Cieca has only just noticed that the time for the announced first presentation of the New York City’s Opera’s 2019-2020 season has come and gone.
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La Cieca
So, it looks like we’re not getting the promised double bill of O arame and El amor brujo.
Your doyenne (not pictured) also notes that the company’s website includes no information more recent than September 9, even though the season (which temptingly would include Britten’s Gloriana with Anna Caterina Antonacci) was announced five months ago.
Antonacci photo © Danielle Badiano
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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