Scott Joplin was not what anyone today would call an activist. Still, the composer made subtle political statements that reflected on the social and political milieu of his time, the late 19th and ...

Scott Joplin composed the music and wrote the libretto for the opera "Treemonisha," which he published in 1911. According to vocalist and professor Darian Clonts, "'Treemonisha' has the honor of being ...

Denyce Graves, renowned opera singer, retires from Metropolitan Opera after 31 years. She will focus on her foundation and ...

When “Treemonisha” takes the stage at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, it represents more than an evening’s entertainment. Opera Orlando is presenting the Florida premiere of this ...

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ new version of Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha tells the story of a love that surpasses death. On June 14, 1904, Joplin, the future “King of Ragtime,” married Freddie ...

In this series, Classical 91.7's music librarian Chris Hathaway reviews new additions to our ever-growing CD library. This month, Chris reviews a recording of Scott Joplin's Treemonisha. Benjamin’s ...

Opera Orlando presents the Florida premiere of Scott Joplin's Treemonisha, a significant work in American opera history. Set in the Reconstruction Era, the story follows a young woman who leads her ...

Toe-tapping and head-bobbing are inevitable when listening to the "King of Ragtime’s" songs. They’re so compelling and familiar that one is even a famous ice cream truck jingle. But the music that ...

Current interest in historical works by black composers has led to numerous contemporary performances. This spring brought two new versions of Scott Joplin’s opera “Treemonisha,” offering new context ...

Scott Joplin is best known for his jaunty piano rags, including "The Entertainer," "Solace" (works later featured on the soundtrack to the 1973 film "The Sting") and, above all, "The Maple Leaf Rag." ...