On this day in 1964, the American premiere of Menotti’s The Last Savage took place at the Metropolitan Opera with George London, Nicolai Gedda, Roberta Peters and Teresa Stratas in the cast, Thomas Schippers conducting.
Birthday anniversaries of tenor Vladimir Rosing (1890) and bass Manfred Schenk (1930).

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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