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Scott Joplin's , the creator of Ragtime, first opera 'Treemonisha' debuted in 1972. #SCottJoplin #Ragtime #FolkOpera #Treemonisha

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Scott Joplin, Folk Opera 'Treemonisha,' 1972

#OTD Jan 28, 1972: Scott Joplin’s folk opera ‘Treemonisha’ received its world premiere at the Symphony Hall Memorial Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia, more than 50 years after the composer's death.

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Show threadDr. Dani SanchezFeb 27, 2025
From the Houston Grand Opera’s 1981 production of Scott Joplin’s opera “Treemonisha” (https://youtu.be/ukgWU6JCZkg?si=VJHkv96Yer9EIU8k) with Soprano Carmen Balthrop in the lead role. You can watch the entire performance here (https://youtu.be/OLyh2jCvzG0?si=oYPRzmwaU-qICCQD)
#RetroView #Treemonisha #ScottJoplin #CarmenBalthrop
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