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Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals . Anderson performed with renowned orchestras in major concert and recital venues throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965.
Jun 16, 2024 · Marian Anderson (born February 27, 1897, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died April 8, 1993, Portland, Oregon) was an American singer, one of the finest contraltos of her time.
Watch rare archival footage and hear audio recordings exploring her life and career from the Metropolitan Opera to the State Department. Watch on your local PBS station, the PBS App, online, and ...
Feb 7, 2022 · Marian Anderson is a contralto and international singer that triumphed over racial prejudice and became an inspiration for America’s civil rights movement. Born in 1897, the...
Arturo Toscanini said that Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) had a voice that came along "once in a hundred years." When one of Anderson's teachers first heard her sing, the magnitud... Learn more.
Aug 27, 2019 · Classical singer Marian Anderson was one of the all-time greats — both as an artist, and as a cultural figure who broke down racial barriers. She is best known for performing at the Lincoln...
Marian Anderson. Arturo Toscanini said that Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) had a voice that came along "once in a hundred years." When one of Anderson's teachers first heard her sing, the magnitud... Learn more.
Anchored by key performances in her career, American Masters – Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands shows how her quiet genius and breathtaking voice set the stage for Black performers...
Apr 9, 1993 · The 1950s brought Marian Anderson more well-deserved recognition as both a talented singer and an influential diplomatic force. In 1955 her strength as a classical vocalist won her the role of Ulrica in Verdi's "A Masked Ball," making her the first African-American soloist at the Metropolitan Opera.
Nov 5, 2021 · Marian Anderson: A Voice of Authenticity and Justice. A new box set explores the singer whose Lincoln Memorial concert was a 20th-century civil rights milestone. Share full article. The contralto...
