Book of dreams
Christie’s is auctioning nearly 300 scores once owned by Maria Callas…
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La Cieca
.”..including Francesca da Rimini, Il crepuscolo degli dei [Götterdämmerung], Il Mitridate Eupatore, La battaglia di Legnano, Giovanna d’Arco, I due Foscari, Lucrezia Borgia (photocopied), Maria di Rohan, Gemma di Vergy, Rossini’s Otello, Beatrice di Tenda, and Idomeneo.” [Christie’s]
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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