Werther

In place of the opening night of the Met’s revival of the Massenet opera, La Cieca invites you to listen to live recording from the archives of Trove Thursday.

Let’s synchronize the start time at 8:00 PM EDT precisely!

Massenet: Werther

Palais Garnier
6 July 1984
In-house recording

Charlotte — Tatiana Troyanos
Sophie — Christine Barbaux
Werther — Alain Vanzo
Albert — Gino Quilico
Le Bailli — Jean-Louis Soumagnas
Johann — Jean-Philippe Courtis
Schmidt — Michel Sénéchal

Conductor — Gabriel Chmura

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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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