Breaking the Waves
Opera Philadelphia’s Digital Festival O presents the broadcast premiere of the opera from Brooklyn-based composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek.
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La Cieca
Streaming and discussion begin at 2:00 PM.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjlyGR5zw34
Note also that this afternoon at 1:00 PM, the Metropolitan Opera will present a 1964 recording of Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa da Requiem in memory of Rosalind Elias.
Photo by Nicholas Korkos
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: opera in exile
