He’s the first Black American to compose a full opera. It’s finally being staged after 138 years
The earliest known, full-length opera composed by a Black American, “Morgiane,” will premiere this week in Washington, DC, ...
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Music by Black Classical Composers Brings in Black History Month at the Washington National Cathedral
Discover the rich history of Black composers at the Washington National Cathedral's 'Onward & Upward: The Unsung Heroes of ...
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After 138 years, a Black composer’s magnum opus finds a stage
Morgiane, perhaps the oldest opera by a Black American, finally receives its full public performance, shedding light on the ...
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Michael Mosoeu Moerane Was a Pioneering Composer in South Africa. a New Book Is Restoring His Place in History [analysis]
Composer and educator Michael Mosoeu Moerane (1904-1980) is probably best known for a few evergreen choral works, including Della and Sylvia, still sung by choirs across South Africa today.And, of ...
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.
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Opera Philadelphia presents 'The Anonymous Lover' January 31 and February 2
Opera Philadelphia is staging a company premiere at Academy of Music; an 18th century opera believed to be the first ever composed by a Black artist.
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He’s the first Black American to compose a full opera. It’s finally being staged after 138 years
They were the first to hear composer Edmond Dédé ... States – in the person of Dédé – Black people were (already) participating in classical music.” Dédé grew up in a New Orleans ...
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After 138 years, a Black composer's magnum opus finds a stage
Composer Edmond Dédé, a Black American living in exile in France ... but the role of New Orleans in classical music and opera doesn't get as much attention," Joseph says.