Minette Fontaine Premiere (1984)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1984-10-26
Duration: 00:05:53
Subjects: Baton Rouge Opera Company | Opera | Music | Arts
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Dobish, Gail Interviewee
- Dorr, Donald Interviewee
- George, Donald Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 26, 1984, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Robyn Ekings’ report on the Baton Rouge Opera Company’s upcoming world premiere of “Minette Fontaine,” an opera set in New Orleans by African American composer William Grant Still. She interviews: Gail Dobish, soprano; Donald Dorr, director; and Donald George, opera singer. Host: Beth Courtney