Streaming and discussion begin at 7:30.

For those of you wanting to take a short break from the Met, how about these contemporary streams?

  • Baruch Performing Arts Center presents dwb (driving while black).
  • White Snake Projects offers Alice in the Pandemic.
  • The online premiere of Vinkensport, “a hilarious sendup of the little-known Belgian sport of professional finch-calling.”

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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