Dialogues on opera and the African-American experience / edited by Wallace McClain Cheatham.

Author/creator Cheatham, Wallace
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, MD : Scarecrow Press, ©1997.
Descriptionxvii, 185 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Opera--United States. --Interviews.
African American musicians--Interviews.

Contents Involvement in opera from the perspective of a dancer and choreographer / Carmen de Lavallade -- A singer speaks out on racism and other issues / Andrew Frierson -- Counsel from the podium / Everett Lee -- Lady Sylvia speaks / Sylvia Olden Lee -- With whom the score begins / Dorothy Rudd Moore -- And the dream became reality to dwell with us / Benjamin Matthews and Wayne Sanders -- A renowned divo speaks / George Shirley -- A renowned diva speaks / Shirley Verrett -- Done made my vow / William Warfield.
Abstract Opera audiences around the world are swept away by the magnificent voices of African-American singers like Leontyne Price, Kathleen Battle, and Jessye Norman. But growth opportunities for African-American opera singers are comparatively recent. Thus, this work is especially timely and relevant. The author engages in conversations with ten prominent African-American operatic artists: Carmen deLavallade, Andrew Frierson, Everett Lee, Sylvia Olden Lee, Dorothy Rudd Moore, Benjamin Matthews, Wayne Sanders, George Shirley, Shirley Verrett, and William Warfield. In their conversations, these artists candidly discuss the uniqueness of being African-American within the operatic mainstream. They also articulate their inspiration, their dedication, and their travails as they rose within the opera world.
Local noteLittle-301110--305131006740U
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 171) and index.
LCCN 96007914
ISBN0810831473 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780810831476 (cloth ; alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML1711.9 .C5 1997 ✔ Available Place Hold