OPERA EBONY. Opera company (founded 1974 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). This regional opera company was founded in November 1974 by
Sister Elise
of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, a Catholic Order, along with co-founders
Margaret Harris
,
Benjamin Matthews
, and
Wayne Sanders
. Its purpose was to create opportunities in opera for previously unheralded minority talent
(quoted from publicity releases). The company's debut performance was Verdi's Aidi in 1976...
