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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.

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     Singer Marian Anderson performs at Lincoln Memorial in 1939

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     Marian Anderson "Ave Maria" on The Ed Sullivan Show

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     The Life and Legacy of Marian Anderson | From Opera Stage to the Civil Rights Movement

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3. www.biography.com › musicians › marian-andersonMarian Anderson - Songs, Family & Facts - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: Deemed one of the finest contraltos of her time, Marian Anderson became the first African American to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1955. In 1955, Marian...

4. www.britannica.com › biography › Marian-AndersonMarian Anderson | African American Singer, Civil Rights ...

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   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.

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6. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersMarian Anderson biography and timeline | American Masters - PBS

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   Feb 7, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Marian Anderson, a contralto and international singer who triumphed over racial prejudice and became an inspiration for America’s civil rights movement. Explore her milestones from 1897 to 1993, including her historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial, her friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt, and her role as a Goodwill Ambassador.

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   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 ...

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   Feb 15, 2022 · Learn how opera singer Marian Anderson broke racial barriers in the music industry and the civil rights movement. Discover her achievements, such as being the first African American to perform at the Lincoln Memorial, the Metropolitan Opera, and the New York Philharmonic.

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   Who is Marian Anderson?

   • 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 granddaughter of enslaved Americans, Anderson earned international acclaim in Europe by 1935.

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   How did Marian Anderson die?

   • She died there of natural causes on April 8, 1993. Best Known For: Deemed one of the finest contraltos of her time, Marian Anderson became the first African American to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1955. In 1955, Marian Anderson became the first African American to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera.

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   How did Marian Anderson become friends with the First Lady?

   • A lifelong friendship between Marian Anderson and the first lady begins. After a denial by the Daughters of the American Revolution to perform at Constitution Hall, Marian Anderson becomes the first person to perform a solo concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Easter Sunday.

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   Why did Marian Anderson go to Chicago?

   • In the summer of 1919, Marian Anderson traveled to Chicago for a six-week opera course at the Chicago Conservatory of Music. The city was in a period of incredible unrest at the time, following the murder of an African American man who had floated to the wrong side of a lake.

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   What did Marian Anderson do for a living?

   • 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.

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   How did Marian Anderson make history?

   • Best known for her concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, opera singer and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson made history with these five groundbreaking achievements. 1. She won the first scholarship awarded by the National Association of Negro Musicians.

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10. www.npr.org › 2019/08/27 › 753475676Marian Anderson: The Most Modest Trailblazer : NPR

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    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...