The special concert will offer solidarity for Ukrainian citizens under attack, with all ticket sales and proceeds supporting relief efforts in the country.

Program:

Ukrainian National Anthem
“A Prayer for the Ukraine” by Valentin Silvestrov
Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber
“Va, pensiero” from Verdi’s Nabucco
Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss —Lise Davidsen
Finale from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 — Elza van den Heever, Jamie Barton, Piotr Beczala and Ryan Speedo Green.

All tickets are $50. Tickets will go on sale at noon ET on Wednesday, March 9, at metopera.org.

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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