Le Comte Ory
Starring Diana Damrau, Joyce DiDonato, Susanne Resmark, Juan Diego Flórez, Stéphane Degout, and Michele Pertusi, conducted by Maurizio Benini. From April 9, 2011.
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La Cieca
Streaming and discussion begin at 7:30 PM.
Take a sexy comedy, add Rossini’s scrumptious melodies, then fold in world-class singers and a Tony-winning director.
Now pray it doesn’t turn out like the sodden soufflé that is the Met’s new “Le Comte Ory.” — Our Own James Jorden
Photo: Marty Sohl / Met Opera
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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Topics: opera in exile
