 Event |
Paul Robeson Performs for Construction Workers
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| Venue |
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW |
| First Date |
9 November 1960 |
| Dates Estimated |
Yes |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
Paul Robeson was the first person to perform at Sydney Opera House. In 1960, he climbed the scaffolding and sang unaccompanied Ol' Man River and Joe Hill to the construction workers as they ate lunch. |
| Description Source |
Website |
| Primary Genre |
Music
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| Secondary Genre |
Outdoor Entertainment
Recital
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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| Further Information |
Date is an estimate. Robeson was in Sydney during this week. There is a photo of him looking at a model of the Opera House on the 8th November. The film record of him singing appears undated.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Web |
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/our-story/sydney-opera-house-facts.html |
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| Data Set |
AusStage |
| Event Identifier |
140217 |
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