
“Morgiane,” a forgotten opera written by Black composer in 1855, carried out for the primary time
“Morgiane” is believed to be the oldest current opera written by a Black American — however regardless of its historic significance, the present was solely carried out for audiences for the primary time in 2025. “Morgiane” was the magnum opus of New Orleans-born composer Edmond Dede. The opera, primarily based on themes from “Ali Baba…