On this day in 1947 Christian Dior launched the so-called “New Look,” re-establishing Paris as the center of fashion.
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La Cieca
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Born on this day in 1923 director and designer Franco Zeffirelli.
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Birthday anniversaries of composer Licinio Refice (1883), soprano Anny Konetzni (1902), baritones Todd Duncan (1903) and Yevgeny Kibkalo (1932).
Happy 81st birthday soprano Gilda Cruz-Romo. Happy 66th birthday bass Paata Burchuladze. Happy 54th birthday tenor Anthony Dean Griffey.
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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