John Malveaux of MusicUNTOLD.com writes:
Please see video of Leontyne Price https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kfOVNbhK3s Photo: Singer Leontyne Price (center) signs a contract with Metropolitan Opera representative Rudolf Bing (right). She was the first black performer to sing leading roles for the Met. Her manager, Sol Hurok (left), looks on, 1954. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett CollectionAustrian born Sir Rudolf Bing (opera impresario) served as General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera from 1950-1972. He guided the Met move to a new home in Lincoln Center. After Leontyne Price historic Sept 16, 1966 opening as Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra, Op. 40 (opera in three acts) by American composer Samuel Barber at the new Met, other significant achievements of Bing's tenure included the opening the Met's artistic roster to singers of color such as Reri Grist, Grace Bumbry, Shirley Verrett, Martina Arroyo, George Shirley, Robert McFerrin, and others.
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