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On this day in 1972 the Metropolitan Opera presented an all-star Rigoletto with Sherrill Milnes, Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti.
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Happy 54th birthday soprano Eva Lind.
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Born on this day in 1929 composer Cy Coleman.
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Born on this day tenors John McCormack (1884), Heddle Nash (1894), Bernd Aldenhoff (1908) and Beno Blachut (1913).
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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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