The World's Fair Colored Opera Company Debuts

Sat, 02.13.1892

The World’s Fair Colored Opera Company Debuts

Matilda Sissieretta Jones

*On this date in 1892, the first Black performers appeared at Carnegie Hall.

The World's Fair Colored Opera Company, with featured singer, soprano Matilda Sissieretta Jones, performed less than one year after the hall's opening.

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Carnegie Hall.org

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Dr. Phillip Brunelle is a historian, chior master and composer. In this segment, he talks about black choral and gospel heritage and its signifigance

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