Edmond Dede's Morgiane Tickets

Edmond Dédé's Morgiane marks a milestone in American musical history as the earliest-known complete opera by a Black American composer. Composed in 1887 and rediscovered in 2007, Morgiane has recently returned to the stage in a collaborative revival featuring OperaCréole, Opera Lafayette, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Historic New Orleans Collection. The 2025–2026 tour brings Morgiane to audiences in New Orleans, Washington, DC, New York City, and College Park, MD, with related panels and talks that deepen understanding of its historic context, performance challenges, and cultural significance. A commercial world-premiere recording is planned for release in 2026 on Delos, titled Edmond Dédé: Morgiane, ou Le Sultan d'Ispahan (Live). Secure your seats for this historic revival and join the conversation about one of America's foundational operatic works.

Learn more about Morgiane’s creators, collaborators, and influence as part of a broader movement to reclaim early Black American classical works. Follow the producing organizations for updates and exclusive content: OperaCréole, Opera Lafayette, and their cultural partners. While Edmond Dédé himself does not have contemporary social media, the Morgiane project maintains a dynamic online presence across its producing companies, with links below to official pages and resources for fans and scholars alike.