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You go to my head You go to my head

Finally, medical science offers the answer to the conundrum that has baffled opera fans for decades: what was Renée Fleming thinking?

on February 26, 2018 at 2:03 PM
Tales of the Bavarian baloney pony Tales of the Bavarian baloney pony

In November, everyone wanted to hear more about Jonas Kaufmann‘s Johnson.

on December 01, 2017 at 9:15 AM
Mangiamo Mangiamo

So La Cieca has been hearing complaints lately that she is not linking to videos of Russian guys singing excerpts from La traviata while eating Tater Tots.

on September 12, 2017 at 11:42 AM
She’s just a lady with a song She’s just a lady with a song

Note to naysayers: there is nothing wrong with this singing!

on May 06, 2017 at 4:17 PM
I lived, if you can call it living, for art I lived, if you can call it living, for art

Since no doubt the New York contingent of the cher public are already shuddering in anticipation of a Kristine Opolais Tosca as a “gala” New Year’s Eve treat, La Cieca thought you might enjoy—again, surely too strong a word—a preview of sorts.

on April 26, 2017 at 2:02 PM
East Side Story East Side Story

Fiery Latinas Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews strike sparks!

on April 07, 2017 at 8:34 PM
Blood will be flung Blood will be flung

For those of you who missed the live webcast of Rossini’s Otello last weekend (and for those of you who want to see it again.)

on March 22, 2017 at 3:42 PM
Heaven must be missing 14 angels Heaven must be missing 14 angels

The Hänsel und Gretel discussions over the holidays plunged me down a YouTube rabbit hole.

on January 08, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Small and funny and fine Small and funny and fine

The already legendary performance of that role of roles Madame Rose by the ineffable Imelda Staunton may now be seen on YouTube.

on December 29, 2015 at 3:55 PM
I gave my love a cherry that had no tone I gave my love a cherry that had no tone

Rufus (Prima Donna) Wainwright sinks his teeth into a little Mascagni, partnered by a very game Sarah Fox.

on November 29, 2015 at 6:19 AM
Elektral college Elektral college

La Cieca thought the cher public might like to share some of their favorite Elektra videos and anecdotes.

on October 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Jumpin’ Jehovah! Jumpin’ Jehovah!

In between gazing at tonight’s Super Blood Moon, cher public, you are invited to post your favorite moon-related YouTube videos in the comments section below.

on September 27, 2015 at 9:23 PM
Anna behind bars Anna behind bars

Anna Netrebko adds yet another veristic aria to her burgeoning repertoire: “L’altra notte in fondo al mare” from Boito’s Mefistofele.

on August 30, 2015 at 6:43 PM
Tony, “Danza” Tony, “Danza”

Exclusively for you, the loyal parterriani, here’s a sneak preview video from Joyce and Tony: Live at Wigmore Hall.

on August 03, 2015 at 9:38 AM