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Mattiwilda Dobbs discusses her career as coloratura soprano opera singer

BROADCAST: Mar. 14, 1975 | DURATION: 00:25:52

Synopsis

Studs interview with Mattiwilda Dobbs, first female and black to perform at La Scala. Dobbs describes her musical beginning as a child within a musical family in Atlanta, Georgia. She explains her training and professional background with various opera houses and theaters. The musical pieces are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 14, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 48.01 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
25 minutes, 52 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Other

Tags

Dobbs, Mattiwilda Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Embellishment (Vocal music) Black Opera singers Soprano singer--United States.--Interviews Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791. Royal Opera House (London, England) Covent Garden theatre. Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901 Felsenstein, Walter Moore, Gerald Weisgall, Hugo.

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