Semiramide
A 1983 concert performance at Carnegie Hall with June Anderson, Marilyn Horne and Samuel Ramey; Henry Lewis conducting.
By
La Cieca
Once again asking the musical question: “Bel canto: Is it a bop?”
Today’s “Opera in Exile” podcast and, more to the point, the discussion, begin at 2:00 PM.
Rossini: Semiramide
Carnegie Hall
10 January 1983
In-house recording
Semiramide: June Anderson
Arsace: Marilyn Horne
Azema: Stephanie Friede
Assur: Samuel Ramey
Idreno: Douglas Ahlstedt
Oroe: Eric Halfvarson
Mitrane: Walter MacNeil
L’ombra di Nino: Edward Crafts
American Symphony Orchestra
Orpheon Chorale
Conductor: Henry Lewis
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: bel canto, june anderson, marilyn horne, opera in exile, samuel ramey
