“The company announced on Wednesday evening that Mr. Terfel, who fractured his ankle in a recent fall in Spain, had withdrawn from the entire run.” [New York Times]
The case of the vanishing Vanderdecken
Bryn Terfel has just canceled his appearance in the Met’s new production of Der Fliegende Holländer.
By La Cieca 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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