"Morgiane," a forgotten opera written by Black composer in 1855, performed for the first time
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until ...
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, Maryland and New York more than century after it was completed.
Black Enterprise17d
First Opera Created By A Black Composer To Officially Debut Nearly 140 Years Later
The earliest known opera composed by a Black American will finally, officially hit the stage this week after a preview performance in New Orleans. Edmond Dédé composed Morgiane 138 years ago ...
The Baltimore Sun20d
After 138 years, Black American opera composer Edmond Dédé‘s masterpiece makes its debut
Dédé was a fourth-generation free Black American who ... reminded her of the tuneful, catchy operas of the Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. Not only was Dédé a New Orleans native, but he ...
Houston Public Media17d
After 138 years, a Black composer's magnum opus finds a stage
Composer Edmond Dédé ... Her company seeks to revive Black opera traditions in New Orleans. (Camille Farrah Lenain for NPR) Morgiane's score is lush and Romantic, influenced by French and ...
Amsterdam News7d
A long dormant opera explodes from its chrysalis
Revenge and happiness are feelings constantly at play in Edmond Dede's opera Morgiane, ou le Sultan d'Ispahan.
‘Beyond The Gates’ Brings Excellence To The First Black-Led Soap Opera
With a powerhouse cast and an all-star creative team, this is more than just another soap opera—it’s a long-overdue cultural moment.
CBS News5d
"Morgaine," a forgotten opera written by Black composer in 1855, performed for the first time
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American -- but despite ... "Morgiane" was the magnum opus of New Orleans-born composer Edmond Dede.
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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’s opera “Morgiane” – the ... studied under skilled Black composers in New Orleans, and was recognized for his musical prowess from ...
Colorado Public Radio17d
After 138 years, a Black composer’s magnum opus finds a stage
Composer Edmond Dédé ... Her company seeks to revive Black opera traditions in New Orleans. (Camille Farrah Lenain for NPR) Morgiane's score is lush and Romantic, influenced by French and ...