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Opera Review: Scott Joplin's 'Treemonisha' presented by the Washington National Opera at Lisner Auditorium

by Jeannette Mulherin

Scott Joplin's "Treemonisha" holds a singular place in American cultural history as one of the earliest operas written by a Black American composer and what scholars have called one of the first truly American operas. Rooted in the experiences, music, and cultural traditions of Black communities in the early 20th century, "Treemonisha" is a cultural […]

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 12:59pm on March 10, 2026