La Cieca
James Jorden (who writes under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") is the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he has written for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He has also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he has directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni, a work he hopes to return to someday. Currently he alternates his doyenne duties with writing a weekly column on opera for the New York Observer.
Kristine Opolais, Jonathan Tetelman and Gábor Bretz star in a live telecast from the Theater an der Wien.
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Jamie Barton will sing Eboli in the Met’s new production of the original five-act French version of Verdi’s Don Carlos, replacing Elina Garanca, who has withdrawn.
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From the Vienna State Opera, featuring Olga Borodina in the title role.
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Starring Maria Agresta as Mimì and Charles Castronovo as Rodolfo.
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“Meet our new chief conductor Lorenzo Viotti – Dutch National Opera”
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Which much-lauded gem of an American artist is about to emerge from retirement?
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Streaming and discussion begin at 6:55 PM. Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera
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Yannick Nézet-Séguin; Will Liverman (Charles), Angel Blue (Destiny/Loneliness/Greta), Latonia Moore (Billie).
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Baritone Michael Chioldi jumps into the title role for tonight’s performance.
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For a number of reasons including a surge in COVID cases, PROTOTYPE Festival has canceled its Winter 2022 season.
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The abridged family version of the opera is heard again.
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A gala new production of Verdi’s opera, live from the Met.
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Live from the Vienna State Opera with Andreas Schager and Rachel Willis-Sorensen.
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Born on this day in 1936 actress and producer Mary Tyler Moore.
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Highlights from great Met broadcasts of Verdi’s Aida in celebration of the 90th anniversary of Met broadcasts and the 150th anniversary of Aida.
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Born on this day in 1922 actress Ava Gardner.
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“The Met’s abridged, English-language version of Mozart’s magical fairy tale is a classic holiday treat for audiences of all ages.”
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Presented with an all-new English translation in an abridged 90 minutes, with mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as its rags-to-riches princess.
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Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads Sondra Radvanovsky (Tosca), Brian Jagde (Cavaradossi), George Gagnidze (Scarpia) and Patrick Carfizzi (Sacristan).
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“Rolando Villazón makes an exciting role debut as the lovable lout Papageno.”
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Riccardo Chailly conducts a new production of Verdi’s tragedy featuring Luca Salsi, Anna Netrebko, Ildar Abdrazakov and Francesco Meli.
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Featured in a new Barrie Kosky production: Kyle Ketelsen, Ain Anger, Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Kate Lindsey, Philippe Sly, Patricia Nolz and Peter Kellner.
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