S1E16: Better Late Than Never - Joplin and Treemonisha

Scott Joplin considered his opera Treemonisha one of his greatest works, but audiences of the time didn't feel the same. As a result, the opera never premiered until decades after it was finished. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Join me and an incredible, growing community living healthier lifestyles in a body positive space with Roy Belzer Fitness: roybelzerfitness.com offer code chronpodcast. To become a member of The Composer Chronicles, click on the following link to Patreon: https://patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Music for this episode: Strolling in Style by Raymond Grouse Waiting No More by Martin Klem Into the Silence by David Celeste Sources for this episode: King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin and His Era by Edward A. Berlin: https://www.amazon.com/King-Ragtime-Scott-Joplin-His-ebook/dp/B01EXC40D8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Scott+Joplin+biography&qid=1600833810&sr=8-1 http://www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com/shows_t/treemonisha.htm