#BlackHistoryWithTunde Happy Birthday to one of the greatest opera singers of all time: Leontyne Price! • Born in Laurel, Mississippi, in 1927, Price rose to become one of the most celebrated sopranos of her generation, known for her incredible vocal range, emotional expressiveness, and powerful stage presence. • Price first gained national attention in the 1950s with her performances in the Metropolitan Opera's productions of Verdi's "Il Trovatore" and Puccini's "La Bohème." She went on to beco

@equitysings Three legendary Black opera singers who changed the course of music history. Leontyne Price – The first African American soprano to achieve international stardom, known for her breathtaking Verdi performances. Jessye Norman – A powerhouse with a voice that commanded the world’s greatest opera stages, blending strength and elegance. Marian Anderson – A trailblazer who broke racial barriers, becoming the first Black singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera. Listen to three voices t

The legendary Leontyne Price. One of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century, she shattered barriers and became the first African American woman to achieve international stardom in opera. Her voice, her artistry, and her courage continue to inspire generations. #BlackHistoryWithTunde | Babatunde Hip Hopera

On September 16, 1966, Leontyne Price starred as Cleopatra in the world premiere of Barber’s Antony and Cleopatra—a performance that inaugurated the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center. In this interview from the documentary The Opera House, recorded just days before the legendary soprano’s 90th birthday, Price reflected on that historic occasion. See her star in the free Nightly Opera Stream of Verdi’s La Forza del Destino—available now until tomorrow, June 20, at 6:30PM EDT on the m

The next week of Nightly Met Opera Streams celebrates some of opera’s most exceptional artists, with memorable past performances by Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko, Leontyne Price, Luciano Pavarotti, and many more. Enjoy the full lineup for free on metopera.org and all Met Opera on Demand apps. Enhance your viewing experience with a curated collection of related content, including articles, videos, podcasts, and more at metopera.org/SignatureRoles. Music from Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin | The Metro