Multiple organizations stepped up to protest this action along with church leaders and activists. And other venues were not available the DC Board of Education refused a request for the use of any auditorium of a white public high school. venues also were segregated and black audience members would be required to sit at the back of the hall. The Daughters of the American Revolution denied permission, stating there was a “white performers only” policy in place. Anderson’s management requested a performance there for April 9, 1939. He welcomed her into his home and their friendship flourished until his death in 1955.Ĭonstitution Hall was (and still is) a notable performing venue in Washington, D.C. This happened at Princeton University, where Albert Einstein was teaching. was happening, she still experienced segregation and discrimination in restaurants and hotels. However, she presented arias on recitals recorded a number of them, which sold very well. Opera roles were offered, but she wisely declined them due to her lack of acting experience. The Town Hall in New York City once again was the site of a performance in 1935, and it was well received. Impresario Sol Hurok offered her more money, and talked her into returning to the United States in 1934. Conductors loved her (not an easy accomplishment) as well as composers. She sang in Russia and many eastern European capitals. She made her European debut in Wigmore Hall in London and won acclaim for her talent and voice. Jean Sibelius was so moved by her that he wrote and rearranged multiple songs for her.
She used the funds to study in Berlin.Įurope brought more success and a regular accompanist, Kosti Vehanen. She continued singing and presenting recitals, and after performing at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, representatives from the Rosenwald Fellowship encouraged her to apply for a grant. She continued her studies with vocal coach Frank La Forge and gained Arthur Judson as a manager. Anderson made many connections with this performance. She won a competition in 1925 to sing with the New York Philharmonic on August 26, 1925. Anderson presented a recital of English, Russian, Italian and German music. Unfortunately it was almost empty, but Ms. This was (and is still) considered to be a prestigious venue in New York City. After some study, Boghetti scheduled a recital for her at The Town Hall in April 1924. She continued her studies with Agnes Reifsnyder and Giuseppe Boghetti.
After graduation, she encountered discrimination with a refusal of admittance to the Philadelphia Music Academy. With the help of her church and the People’s Chorus of Philadelphia, financial sources provided Marian the necessary means to pay for singing lessons with Mary Saunders Patterson and attend South Philadelphia High School. She could not further her education with high school or music lessons, but remained active in her church and learned from anyone who offered advice. Her father passed away at an early age, and the family moved in with her grandparents.
As her voice developed, she was able to earn more money, ranging from four to five dollars, which was a significant amount at the time. She was able to practice singing solos in the choir and at community events. Her Aunt Mary took her to church concerts, local community concerts and encouraged her to sing for local events and receive a fee of twenty-five to fifty-cents. The family participated in activities in the Union Baptist Church, which included choir for Marian at the age of six. Anderson was the oldest of three sisters. Noted for her groundbreaking historical concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, I would like to provide more background and accomplishments of a dignified, gracious, and elegant singer.īorn in Philadelphia on February 27, 1897, Ms. The NLS Music Notes blog this week features Ms.
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