All she wants to do is dance
Born on this day in 1936 actress and producer Mary Tyler Moore.
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La Cieca
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Born on this day in 1876 cellist and conductor Pablo Casals.
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Born on this day in 1918 soprano Mado Robin.
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Birthday anniversaries of composers Tomás Bretón (1850) and Peggy Glanville-Hicks (1912); baritone Jules Bledsoe (1898) and tenor Kolbjörn Höiseth (1932).
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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