American Jews and the Making of the New York Opera Industry, 1880-1940

Author/Contributor(s):	Cooper, Samantha M
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Date:	11/10/2026
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

American Jews and the Making of the New York Opera Industry, 1880-1940 captures the untold story of how and why Jewish New Yorkers became invested in the world of opera. Drawing on extensive archival and press research, Samantha M. Cooper reveals how numerous Jews from diverse backgrounds became active participants in professional and amateur operatic activities at the Metropolitan Opera House and throughout New York City, even as they navigated a climate of institutional antisemitism. This book demonstrates how Jewish engagement with opera shaped both the American opera scene and the American Jewish experience.