Marian anderson born february 27, 1897 was one of the best contraltos of the 20th century, working in both the united states and europe. Marian anderson is regarded as one of the best contraltos of the twentiethcentury. In 2002, scholar molefi kete asante included anderson in his book, 100 greatest african americans. Marian anderson became the first black singer at the metropolitan opera in new york city.
Marian anderson february 27, 1897 april 8, 1993 was an american singer of classical music and spirituals. She performed in concert and recital in major music venues and with famous orchestras throughout the united states and europe between 1925 and 1965. From the age of six, she was tutored in the choir of the union baptist church, where she sang parts written for bass. Deemed one of the finest contraltos of her time, marian anderson became the first african american to perform with the new york metropolitan. She was the first african american singer to perform at the white house and the first african american to sing with new yorks metropolitan opera. Marian anderson biography childhood, life achievements. Born february 27, 1897, in philadelphia, marian anderson displayed vocal talent as a child, but her family could not afford to pay for formal training. Born in philadelphia in 1897, marian anderson revealed her prodigious talent at. Timeline of events in marians life compared to those of the world.
Born in philadelphia in 1897, marian anderson revealed her prodigious talent at an early age. Marian anderson was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, on february 27, 1897. But she found success in europe before finding it in her own country. The famous contralto from america, marian anderson was a dynamic person with a never saydie attitude. Presentation of spingarn medal to marian anderson by mrs. A notable addition to the historical recordarsenaults book is a timely reminder of the worm of history turning once more. Marian anderson february 27, 1897 april 8, 1993 was an american singer of classical. Marian anderson timeline 1897 marian anderson was born in philidelphia 1907 marian was selected to sing in the peoples chorus 1910 marian s father died 1916 marian was denied entrance to a music school because she was african american 19201936 marian toured through europe singing 1939 marian sang at the lincoln memorial on easter sunday 1939 marian recieved the spingarn medal of honor. Make educational timelines or create a timeline for your company website. Anderson displayed vocal talent as a child, but her family could not afford to pay for formal training. Library of congress anderson was born in 1897 in south philadelphia.
The only definitive biography of the legendary singer, arguably the greatest contralto of this century the new york times and a seminal figure in the american civil rights movement, marian anderson is written with the full cooperation of her family and unprecedented access to her life. Marian anderson was a woman with two disparate voices. The first comprehensive biography keiler, allan on. She earned the distinction of becoming the first african american singer who. Marian anderson and the struggle for equal rights by anderson, marian freedman, russell. Timetoasts free timeline maker lets you create timelines online. An acclaimed singer whose performance at the lincoln memorial in 1939 helped set the stage for the civil rights era, marian anderson was born on february 27, 1897, in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Marian anderson is the author of my lord, what a morning 3. Marian anderson, american singer, one of the finest contraltos of her time. Marian anderson is remembered as one of the best american contraltos women with lower singing voices of all time.
Marian anderson timeline eastern illinois university. Marian anderson 19021993 is remembered as one of the. The only definitive biography of the legendary singer, arguably the greatest contralto. Marian anderson, renowned contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century, was born on february 27, 1897. Marian anderson was one of the best known american singers of the twentieth century. She faced racism throughout her career, but made a quiet stand against it with her ongoing success. Her voice was a rich, vibrant contralto of intrinsic beauty. In one year she covered 26,000 miles in the longest tour in concert history. The life of marian anderson timeline created by mariagontis. The life of marian anderson timeline timetoast timelines. Raymond arsenault focuses on marian andersons 1939 lincoln. She was born in eighteen ninetyseven in philadelphia, pennsylvania.
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