Tag: Opera history
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Camilla Williams made history as the first Black woman to star at the New York City Opera in 1946. Learn about her groundbreaking career and lasting legacy.
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Discover Limmie Pulliam’s historic performance as the first Black Radamès in Aida at the Metropolitan Opera. Learn about his triumphant return to opera after a hiatus and his upcoming reprisal of the iconic role at Tulsa Opera’s 75th…
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