A successful designer must be a gambler
Born on this day in 1890 designer Elsa Schiaparelli.
By La Cieca
On this day in 1838 Berlioz’ Benvenuto Cellini premiered in Paris.On this day in 1868 Bizet’s Pêcheurs de Perles premiered in Paris.Happy 76th birthday baritone Thomas Allen.Happy 71st birthday soprano Francoise Pollet.Happy 63rd birthday tenor and director Laurence Dale.Happy birthday to Playbill honcho Ryan McPhee.
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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