Marian Anderson, born on February 27, 1897, in Philadelphia, was an American contralto singer. She began performing at local functions from age six and made her first recordings for the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1923. Anderson performed with renowned orchestras throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965. In 1939, after being denied use of Constitution Hall due to racial segregation, she gave a critically acclaimed open-air concert at the Lincoln Memorial steps. She became the first African American singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in January 1955 and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963. Anderson also worked as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United States Department of State, giving concerts worldwide. She retired from public performance in 1965 and passed away on April 8, 1993.
| A Marian Anderson Christmas - Timeless Holiday Classics |
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Various Artists - From Blues to Broadway: A Musical Journey
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Death and the Maiden
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Deep River
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Mozart, Brahms, Debussy & Liebermann: Ein musikalischer Spass, K. 522 - Alto Rhapsody, OP. 53 - Petite Suite, CD 71 - Concerto for
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| Marian Anderson Performing Songs by Schubert & Schumann & Brahms & Strauss & Haydn (2021 Remastered Version) |
| Marian Anderson Performing "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" & 18 More Spirituals (2021 Remastered Version) |
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Marian Anderson Sings Bach Arias and Great Songs of Faith (2021 Remastered Version)
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| Marian Anderson Sings Schubert & Schumann Songs (2021 Remastered Version) |
| Marian Anderson Sings Great Spirituals (2021 Remastered Version) |
| Verdi: A Masked Ball (Highlights) (2021 Remastered Version) |
| Marian Anderson Performing Songs and Mélodies (2021 Remastered Version) |
| Marian Anderson Sings Spirituals (2021 Remastered Version) |
| Marian Anderson Performing Songs by Brahms & Mahler & Strauss (2021 Remastered Version) |
| Marian Anderson at Constitution Hall: Farewell Recital (Live and Unedited) (2021 Remastered Version) |