O, swear not by the moon
“For this evening’s performance of Norma (March 22, 2023), Norma will now be sung by Helena Dix, replacing Sonya Yoncheva.”
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La Cieca
“Helena Dix is the fearless title priestess in Bellini’s scorching drama, opposite Michael Spyres as her unfaithful Roman lover, mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as her protégée turned rival, and Christian Van Horn as her warrior father. Maurizio Benini conducts David McVicar’s evocative production.”
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Yoncheva is still scheduled for Saturday afternoon’s broadcast performance.
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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