Marian Anderson

A photograph of Anderson by Carl Van Vechten taken in 1940. Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 - April 8, 1993) was an American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century. Music critic Alan Blyth said "Her...

In this article: Jean Sibelius, Philadelphia Orchestra, Constitution Hall, Europe, Washington, D.C., New York City, and United States

...of Jessye Norman - eyes shut, mouth open, a vessel filled with liquid song - derives from Richard Avedon's famous image of Marian Anderson, also with eyes shut, mouth open, and transported to another realm. What's next to the Norman...

In this article: Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, and Jessye Norman

...all of that from a group of third graders at the local school when they did a presentation on their community this spring. Marian Anderson sings at the Lincoln Memorial There are still three Ickes buildings in use - 2310 and 2320 S. State...

In this article: Harold L. Ickes, Lincoln Memorial, Wabash, Chicago, and University of Chicago

...Bumbry performed the aria "Vissi d'Arte" from Giacomo Puccini's opera "Tosca" in honor of her mentor, the renowned contralto Marian Anderson. "It's full circle now," Bumbry, 72, said by telephone from Munich, where she was judging a vocal...

In this article: Dave Brubeck, Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen, Grace Bumbry, Barack Obama, Mel Brooks, and White House

...to join the DAR. She also was a former employee of the woman who famously resigned from the organization after opera singer Marian Anderson was refused the right to sing at its Constitution Hall, an incident she recounts in her book.

In this article: Eleanor Roosevelt, White House, Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Hillary Rodham Clinton, McLean, and Columbia University

. . " Murphy went on to cite his freedom to fondle his genitalia onstage as evidence of social progress. One could imagine Marian Anderson, the singer whom Murphy struggled to recall, rolling over in her grave -- except that, of course,...

In this article: Raymond Arsenault, Eddie Murphy, Lincoln Memorial, South Philadelphia, Rosa Parks, Easter Sunday, Constitution Hall, and Arturo Toscanini

...music and opera, in particular. She was 12 years old when the Daughters of the American Revolution refused to allow contralto Marian Anderson to sing at Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin. That decision prompted first lady...

In this article: Alex Ross, Denyce Graves, Easter Sunday, Lincoln Memorial, and Eleanor Roosevelt

THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING Concert pays tribute to Marian Anderson Wearing Marian Anderson's gown, Denyce Graves waves to the crowd during a concert to commemorate Marian Anderson's performance 70 years ago, at the...

In this article: Abraham Lincoln, Denyce Graves, Raymond Arsenault, Lincoln Memorial, Supreme Court, Hugo Black, Colin Powell, and Sweet Honey in the Rock

...Anderson Black artist's show celebrated 70 years later Opera star Denyce Graves, wearing one of Marian Anderson's gowns, performed three songs Anderson sang 70 years ago. (ALEX BRANDON/ASSOCIATED PRESS) WASHINGTON - More than 2,000...

In this article: Lincoln Memorial, Abraham Lincoln, Denyce Graves, Supreme Court, Hugo Black, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Constitution Hall, and Washington

...room there's a framed news article: "While at the Orstein School of Music, Blanche attracted the attention of Marian Anderson. On Miss Anderson's recommendation, she entered Curtis Institute where she is now studying. Keep your eye on this...

In this article: Eleanor Roosevelt, Lincoln Memorial, Civil War, Paris, Washington, and Sweet Honey in the Rock