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Ethel Smyth Composer and Suffragette
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Ethel Smyth Composer and Suffragette
An early portrait photograph of Ethel Smyth taken in New York when she attended the first U.S performance of her opera, Der Wald at the Metropolitan Opera House. The headline in the New York Times (12th March 1903) reports on, A Disappointing Novelty ( Der Wald ) followed by a Brilliant revival of II Trovatore. The studio of Aime Dupont, 574, Fifth Avenue because official photographers for the Metropolitan Opera in the late 1880s. Date: 1903
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In this early portrait photograph, Ethel Smyth, the groundbreaking English composer and suffragette, is seen smiling confidently as she attended the first U.S performance of her opera, Der Wald, at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. The image was captured by the renowned studio of Aime Dupont, located at 574 Fifth Avenue, who were the official photographers for the Metropolitan Opera in the late 1880s. The year was 1903, and the headline in the New York Times from March 12th reads, "A Disappointing Novelty (Der Wald) followed by a Brilliant revival of II Trovatore." Although the reception for Der Wald was not what Ethel had hoped for, her determination and resilience shone through as she continued to make history as one of the first women to have an opera produced by a major opera house. Ethel Smyth was not only a trailblazer in the world of classical music but also a passionate advocate for women's suffrage. Her activism led her to join the Women's Social and Political Union in England and participate in various protests, including being arrested and imprisoned for her involvement in the militant suffrage movement. This photograph captures a moment in time when Ethel Smyth, dressed in an elegant gown, stood proudly among the elite of the opera world, defying societal norms and paving the way for future generations of women in music and activism.
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