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Our own JJ reacts to his recent “maple syrup enema” in Gay City News.

By on October 06, 2006 at 11:42 AM
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“Super Drag Diva” Shequida (pictured here with unidentified gogomeat) will make all kinds of history on December 16 and 17 when she sings her first Komponist in performances of Ariadne auf Naxos at Merkin Concert Hall. This co-production by Ensemble du Monde, Opera Noire of New York and Pegasus Opera of London will also feature…

By on October 04, 2006 at 12:59 PM
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La Cieca is back in her beloved Sunnyside late this evening, even though the Metropolitan Opera opening night began at 6:30. By her watch, the performance of Madama Butterfly ran not quite four hours including intermissions and curtain call. Oddly, though, the evening didn’t seem unnaturally long — maybe because La Cieca enjoyed a disco…

By on September 26, 2006 at 12:38 AM
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Talking heads Anthony Tommasini and our own little JJ discussed “Opera for the Masses” yesterday afternoon on WNYC’s “Soundcheck.” The station’s website has made available the show for listening or download. (Scroll down to “Opera lives on YouTube” for JJ’s portion of the program.)

By on September 23, 2006 at 12:17 AM
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Our own editor JJ will be heard today on WNYC’s chat show Soundcheck, yammering away about the riches of video opera available on YouTube. It’s on 93.9 FM from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and is also available online. La Cieca’s own bewigged head has been busy too, introducing a 1967 Scotto Butterfly on Unnatural Acts…

By on September 22, 2006 at 11:10 AM
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