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.
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Soprano Lynn Spurgat returns to Carnegie Hall
Following a triumphant debut in 2018, soprano Lynn Spurgat returns to Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 7:30 pm with pianist Jason Wirth for a program of beauty, drama and fun! This eclectic program features selections by Rossini, Rachmaninoff, Poulenc, Ginastera and Schoenberg’s Cabaret Songs.
Here’s some news you can use—if you can peek into the future and guess which tenor is jumping into a starring role at the Met this fall.
By La Cieca
Which superstar tenor is about to record a complete opera that surely sell lots of copies, causing his fans to rejoice?
By La Cieca
The Royal Opera’s production of Bizet’s Carmen will be livestreamed for free starting at 1:30 PM today.
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La Cieca and the gang down at parterre box want to express our gratitude to our advertisers.
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A detailed and persuasive review by Christian Ocier was the most popular post on parterre box for the month of June.
By La Cieca
The live telecast from the Glyndebourne Festival has just started!
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La Cieca hears that for the first time in recorded history, the Metropolitan Opera will have an official presence in the Pride March this Sunday.
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The Royal Opera Covent Garden is getting into the act with a star-studded revival of Cats featuring Sir Bryn Terfel (pictured) as “Old Deuteronomy.”
By La Cieca
“For five years, concert pianist Theo Mangrove has been living at his family’s home in East Kill, New York, recovering from a nervous breakdown that derailed his career.”
By La Cieca
Noted method actress Reneé Fleming is caught up the glamour and footlights of it all.
By La Cieca
“I have been looking for a hydrangea print for years,” she told reporters.
By La Cieca
Live from the Zurich Opera, a new production of Verdi’s Biblical melodrama. The telecast begins at 1:00 PM.
By La Cieca
Anna Caterina Antonacci headlines the New York City Opera’s 2019-2020 season with a one night only concert performance of Britten’s Gloriana.
By La Cieca
Michael Fabiano sits down with Matt Baume on The Sewers of Paris podcast.
By La Cieca
Madonna‘s dream of singing at La Scala has been dashed!
By La Cieca
The opening night of a new production of Verdi’s opera (plus Lisette Oropesa‘s La Scala debut!) will be broadcast live starting at 2:00 PM.
By La Cieca
The legendary opera and film director has died. He was 96.
By La Cieca
“Artists must at least be tethered to some amount of demonstrable empathy lest they risk the perception of solipsism.”
By La Cieca
“Short but straight backed, with broad shoulders and a broad smile, and equipped with marble arms whose contours are visible through his tailored black shirt, he communicates flexibility and easy control.”
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