“It’s just that she loves too much”
Born on this day in 1920 actress Gene Tierney.
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On this day in 1962 soprano Régine Crespin made her Metropolitan Opera debut as the Marschallin. Mezzo Hertha Töpper debuts as Octavian and Lotte Lehmann is stage director.
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Happy 77th birthday mezzo-soprano Agnes Baltsa.
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Birthday anniversary of playwright, librettist and stage director Giovacchino Forzano (1884).
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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