First Opera Created By A Black Composer To Officially Debut Nearly 140 Years Later
Edmond Dédé composed Morgiane 138 years ago, but his racial identity prevented the opera from receiving proper staging.
He’s the first Black American to compose a full opera. It’s finally being staged after 138 years
For the briefest of moments, a silence fell over the pews of New Orleans’ famed St. Louis Cathedral, as the chapel filled ...
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Opera Philadelphia presents 'The Anonymous Lover' January 31 and February 2
Kalena Bovell is conducting this opera for the company premiere at the Academy of Music. "You have two people who are in love with each other, but who are afraid of being vulnerable," says Bovell.