National Negro Opera Company, Opera company in Pittsburgh, United States.
The National Negro Opera Company performed classical operas at prestigious venues across multiple cities, including Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., and New York.
Mary Cardwell Dawson founded this organization in 1941, establishing the first successful African-American opera company in the United States.
The company presented major operas such as Aida, Carmen, and La Traviata, featuring African-American performers who faced discrimination at other institutions.
The organization maintained active chapters in Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Pittsburgh, and Red Bank, offering performance opportunities for African-American artists.
In 1955, this company achieved a milestone by becoming the first African-American organization to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Inception: 1941
GPS coordinates: 40.46420,-79.89571
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:57
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