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Aida's brothers & sisters black voices in opera

Title
Aida's brothers & sisters [videorecording] : black voices in opera / a film by Jan Schmidt-Garre and Marieke Schroeder.
Publication
[Germany] : Arthaus Musik GMBH, c2009.

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Additional Authors
  • Schmidt-Garre, Jan.
  • Schroeder, Marieke.
  • Anderson, Marian, 1897-1993.
  • Battle, Kathleen.
  • Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976.
  • Price, Leontyne.
  • Norman, Jessye.
  • Pars Media (Firm)
  • Arthaus Musik (Firm)
Description
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Presents the history and current situation of African-American opera singers in America. Combines rare and contemporary footage of some of the greatest performers of the century and includes interviews with many notable black singers as well as opera company directors and critics.
Alternative Title
  • Aida's brothers and sisters
  • Black voices in opera and concert
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Credits (note)
  • Film editor, Gaby Kull-Neujahr ; cinematography, Wedigo von Schultzendorff, Craig Braden. A Parsmedia production.
System Details (note)
  • DVD.
OCLC
  • ocn433551059
  • 433551059
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries