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One of the country's oldest opera companies premieres its' Black Opera Project

91.7 WVXU | By Tana Weingartner

Published July 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM CDT

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There have been Black composers and Black storylines in opera, but they've often failed to gain traction with performing companies and audiences. This summer, Cincinnati Opera seeks to change that.

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Tana Weingartner