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Our Most Recent News:
Marian Anderson Historical Society
will present
The 73rd Lincoln Memorial Concert Revisited
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Black History & Culture Showcase
Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 (4:00 PM)
Featuring
Bridgette Cooper-Anderson, mezzo soprano
Sheba Buckley. soprano
Alexander Caraballo, tenor
Rebecca Fromherz. soprano
Karen Slack, soprano
Khrista White, mezzo
Lore Constantine, accompanist
Blanche Burton Lyles, Founder
“Bridgette Cooper's voice was nuanced in delivery and captivating in quality”
Gregory Shepherd - Music Critic
The Honolulu Advertiser
Join international opera singer, Bridgette Cooper Anderson, mezzo soprano,as she sings for the 73rd Lincoln Memorial Concert Revisited on Easter Sunday, April 8th 2012 at 4PM at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The program will be sponsored by the Marian Anderson Historical Society. Featured singers also include Sheba Buckley, soprano; Alexander Caraballo, tenor; Rebecca Fromherz. soprano; Karen Slack, soprano; Khrista White, mezzo soprano; and Lore Constantine, accompanist.
BRIDGETTE COOPER
Named one of the “Voices of the New Millennium” when making her Carnegie Hall debut. She will make her United Kingdom debut in spring 2012 at the historic Leicester Square Theater in London. The award-winning singer has received rave reviews for her performances throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East. She is one of the Outstanding Alumni of East Carolina University School of Music for 2010 and was nominated for Outstanding Alumni of East Carolina University 2011. Her debut CD Heavenly Grass: Great American Art Songs remained on several Top 10 charts throughout the U.S. and abroad. Ms. Cooper Anderson's guest soloist engagements also include singing for The People's Inaugural Luncheon Honoring First Lady Michelle Obama, Independence Day Celebration of the Bahamas hosted by Ambassador of the Bahamas, and 2011 Caribbean American Heritage Awards which celebrates her Bahamian heritage. Bridgette's other stage and television experience also includes the National Tour of Showboat, the international tour of Porgy and Bess, American Theater of Harlem's Picnic and Raisin in the Sun; HBO's The Wire, and The Washingtonian produced by Sarah Jessica Parker. Ms. Cooper Anderson is the recipient of several awards including the Paul Robeson National Vocal Competition, Marjorie Lawrence International Vocal Competition, Bel Canto Competition of Chicago, the YWCA Studio Club Competition, International Who’s Who of Professional and Business Women, and Ms. American Achievement of the District of Columbia. Ms. Cooper studied music at East Carolina University and American Institute of Musical Studies.
The Marian Anderson Historical
announces the
115th Birthday
of
Marian Anderson
Monday, February 27, 2012
You are invited to a
CLASSICAL/OPERA CONCERT
presented by the
The Marian Anderson Historical Society
featuring the
Marian Anderson Scholars/Artists
in their 3rd "LIVE STREAM" CONCERT
Sunday, December 18, 2011 (5-6pm)
L-R Rebecca Fromherz, soprano, Blanche Burton Lyles, Founder/President, MAHS: Lore Constantine, Accompanist and Phyllis Sims, Curator, MA museum
You may view this concert on line in the privacy of your home by logging on to www.MarianAnderson.org and signing on. Reservations are also being accepted by the Marian Anderson Museum if you would like to join us live at The Marian Anderson Residence Museum in Philadelphia. Lyles says "we are very excited about this concert by providing a stage from the museum to showcase the amazing talent of our Marian Anderson Scholar/Artists. If you would like to attend in person, you may reserve a seat with dinner and Champagne by contacting:
Marian Anderson Residence Museum
762 S. Marian Anderson Way
Philadelphia PA 19146-1822
Blanche Burton-Lyles, Founder
Phyllis Sims, Curator/Docent
215.732.9505 or 215.732.6723
E-Mail: Phyllis@MarianAnderson.org
Videos Featuring Alexander Caraballo
Alexander Caraballo sings The Star Spangled Banner
Alexander Caraballo sings 'La donna e mobile'
72nd Anniversary of Marian Anderson's Historic Performance at the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday 1939
Marian Anderson Historical Society presents The Lincoln Memorial Concert Revisited
featuring the
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The concert is FREE. However, a $50 donation to the Marian Anderson Historical Society entitles you to VIP Seating and an exciting Meet The Artists Reception.
Click here for an event flyer
Highlights of Marian Anderson's 114th Birthday CelebrationView information and photos from this year’s birthday celebration. Click here to view (PDF). |
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The Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board unanimously voted to recommend the Marian Anderson Residence Museum to be added to the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Letters of support from Philadelphia Council President Anna C. Verna, Dr. Walter P. Lomax, Founder/CEO of the LOMAX Companies and Jeri Lynne Johnson, founder and Music Director of the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, were acknowledged during the Board's review. "This is quite an accomplishment because of the strict criteria," says Blanche Burton Lyles, Founder of the Marian Anderson Historical Society. The National Register of Historic Places is the federal government's official list of historic properties worthy of preservation. Listing in the National Register provides recognition and assists in preserving our Nation's heritage. The great Philadelphia-born contralto and humanitarian Marian Anderson purchased the residence in 1924 and was the owner until her protege Blanche bought the property in December, 1997, (and in 1999, The Marian Anderson Birthplace), to preserve Miss Anderson's legacy. In the photo, Blanche. Burton Lyles is congratulated by Cathy Lee, National Register Coordinator.
THE MARIAN ANDERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS THE Marian Anderson Scholars Competition Concert, DINNER AND CELEBRITY BALLTHE FRANKLIN
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Blanche Burton-Lyles & The Marian Anderson Residence Featured on WHYY Wider Horizons
Tuesday afternoon, December 14, 2010, WHYY will feature Blanche Burton-Lyles & The Marian Anderson Residence. To view this feature, click here: www.whyy.org/widerhorizons/comingofage.html
Philadelphia Native and Marian Anderson Historical Society Protégé Karen Slack on the Big Screen
Watch Philadelphia native and Marian Anderson Historical Society protege Karen Slack on the Big Screen as she makes her movie debut in Tyler Perry Studios and Lionsgate’s “For Colored Girls.” Released November 5, 2010, Karen appears as the leading soprano in the opera scene and the soundtrack featuring her gorgeous vocal performance. Karen Slack is also a protege of the Marian Anderson Historical Society says Founder/President, Blanche Burton Lyles. "We are so proud of her accomplishments. She really worked hard and deserves all her Blessings. Karen was one of our first scholar/artists." She also won 2nd place in the Marian Anderson Historical Society Competition Concert. Future and recent engagements include the role of CILLA in the American opera "Margaret Garner"for Michigan Opera Theatre; SERENA in Porgy and Bess for San Francisco Opera and Washington National Opera; and soprano soloist for Verdi Requiem with Madison Symphony Orchestra. |
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Marian Anderson Historical Society presents DEAR MRS. KENNEDY
The Marian Anderson Historical Society
and the
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
invite you to join us to introduce the Philadelphia release of
DEAR MRS. KENNEDY
by JAY MULVANEY and PAUL De ANGELIS
(featured on "The VIEW" October 12)
and to meet
PAUL De ANGELIS
Reception and Book signing
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Place: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
President Kennedy speaks to Marian Anderson and Franz Rupp in the Oval Office, 22 March 1962. Credit: Abbie Rowe/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Boston
DETAILS: MAHS is proud to be highlighted and included in
DEAR MRS. KENNEDY
A powerful and moving collection of condolence letters received by Jacqueline Kennedy after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Jacqueline Kennedy received over one million letters; two hundred were published by St. Martin's Press In Dear Mrs. Kennedy, including the telegram from Philadelphia's treasure, Marian Anderson.
PAUL DE ANGELIS has been an editor, editorial director, and editor-in-chief for world-wide publishing companies such as St. Martin's Press, E.P. Dutton, and Kodansha America. “Dear Mrs. Kennedy” coupled with the music from MA scholars and exhibits from our collection promises to be an exciting evening.
RSVP: Blanche Burton Lyles, 215.732.9505 or Phyllis@MarianAnderson.org
71st Anniversary of Marian Anderson's historic performance at the Lincoln Memorial Easter Sunday 1939
Marian Anderson Historical Society presents The Lincoln Memorial Concert Revisited
featuring the:
MARIAN ANDERSON
Scholar Artists
Easter Sunday, April 4th, 2010 at 3 PM
MARIAN ANDERSON HERITAGE VILLAGE
Tindley Temple United Methodist Church
Rev. Elaine Ayers, Sr. Pastor
762 South Broad Street (Broad & Fitzwater)
Philadelphia PA 19146
For more information, contact:
MARIAN ANDERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
Marian Anderson Residence/Museum
762 Marian Anderson Way (South Martin St)
Philadelphia PA 19146-1822
215.732.9505
Blanche Burton-Lyles
Founder/President
Phyllis Sims
Curator, Director/Marketing
www.MarianAnderson.org
email: Phyllis@MarianAnderson.org
"Charting the Course of Education Through Music"
CO-SPONSORS (to date) Rep. Kenyatta Johnson; The Soups On!; TGI; Mary Kay
The Marian Anderson Historical Society will be featured at Millersville University Monday, February 21, 2010 at 4:30 P.M.
WHO: Commission on Cultural Diversity, NAACP, Black Student Union, the Office of the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Honors College. Frederick Douglass Black Culture Celebration
Presents A TRIBUTE TO MARIAN ANDERSON
WHAT: A presentation from the life of Pennsylvania's treasure, the late, great, Marian Anderson, Contralto. A CONCERT of selections from Marian Anderson's repertoire and other outstanding composers featuring Blanche Burton Lyles, concert pianist; and Lori Brown Mirabal, mezzo soprano/MA Scholar/artist
An exhibit from the private collection of the Marian Anderson Residence/Museum.
WHEN: MONDAY, February 22, 2010 (4:30 P.M.)
WHERE: MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY, FORD Atrium, McComsey Hall, Millersville, PA. (FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
10th Annual Open House
MARIAN ANDERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY invites you to their 10th Annual Open House celebrating the 113th Birthday of MARIAN ANDERSON!
When: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Where: The Marian Anderson
Residence/Museum
Details: The Marian Anderson residence museum will be open to the community from 1-5 pm celebrating the late great contralto's 113th birthday. The house will be full of excitement including performances from our scholars. Live entertainment. The day will be broadcast "live" from the museum. Sumptuous cuisine and libations will complete a electrifying afternoon.
762 S. Marian Anderson Way (Martin Street)
Philadelphia 19146-1822
Blanche Burton Lyles Founder/President
Orchestra 2001 20th Anniversary Season Celebration
Blanche Burton Lyles, Marian Anderson Historical Society Founder/President was a guest of Ronald Vigue, Executive Director of the Orchestra 2001 concert to celebrate their 20th Anniversary Season. Highlights of concert was Curtis Institute of Music alumnae Marcantonio Barone, pianist and head of the piano department and assistant director of the Bryn Mawr Conservatory of Music as well as teaching piano, keyboard harmony, and chamber music at Swarthmore College; and Elizabeth Pitcairn, famed violin virtuoso and haled as America's most beloved and unique soloists. She is also the owner of the Red Violin, which inspired the Academy Award-winning film, "The Red Violin." which featured actor Samuel L. Jackson.
Conducted by Maestro James Freeman, recipient of the Philadelphia Music Foundation's first award for Achievement in Classical Music. Maestro Freeman was recognized last year by Mayor Nutter's office for his contribution to the cultural life of Philadelphia. For more information and extended story, contact PAsims@aol.com
Photo 1 - Elizabeth and Ron
Photo 2 - Blanche and Marcantonio
Photo 3 - Blanche and Elizabeth
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See our Marian Anderson Scholar Lis Stevens as winner of a vocal competition in Italy
70th anniversary of Marian Anderson's historicperformance at the Lincoln Memorial Easter Sunday, 1939
Marian Anderson Historical Society invites you to join them to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Marian Anderson's historic performance at the Lincoln Memorial Easter Sunday, 1939.
WHEN: Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2009 at 4PM
WHERE: Tindley Temple UME Church
Rev. Elaine Ayers, Pastor
762 South Broad Street (Broad & Fitzwater)
Featuring the Marian Anderson Scholar/Artists:
Jason Coffey, baritone
Paula Newberry, soprano
Karen Slack, soprano
Elisabeth Stevens, soprano
Joshua Stewart, tenor
Kristin Young, soprano
MARIAN ANDERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
Marian Anderson Residence/Museum
762 Marian Anderson Way (South Martin St)
Philadelphia PA 19146-1822
215.732.9505
Blanche Burton-Lyles
Founder/President
Phyllis Sims
Curator,Director/Marketing
www.MarianAnderson.org
email: phyllis@MarianAnderson.org
"Charting the Course of Education Through Music"
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THE MARIAN ANDERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS THE FIRST ANNUAL CLASSICAL ICON VOCAL COMPETITION, DINNER AND BALL AT THE RENOWNED FRANKLIN INSTITUTE Click here for program booklet WHAT: The "Classical Icon Vocal Competition, Dinner and Celebrity Ball" will be held in Memory of the late African American Philadelphia native opera singer, Marian Anderson. Hosted by Marian Anderson Historical Society, the evening will help raise financial resources to advance aspiring young opera singers and other vocal artists of great promise. In attendance will be the Honorable Mayor and Mrs. Michael Nutter along with arts patrons and socialites. WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2009, 6:00pm - 10:00pm WHERE: Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA |
Blanche Burton Lyles, Marian Anderson protege, classical pianist and founder of the MA Classical Icon Vocal Competition poses with Karen Slack, soprano and Issachah Savage, tenor, competition 2nd and 3rd prize winners. Event was held at the Franklin Institute and sponsored by PRWT and WURD. |
WHO: The seven finalist performing will be judged by a panel of classical artist professionals including Dr. Susan Lyle, Associate Professor of Voice for the Petrie School of Music; Dr. Lloyd Mallory, Conductor; David Perry, Musician/Classical Guitarist; Dr. Christine Anderson, Chair, Voice and Opera Department of Temple University; and Maurizio Barbacini, Principal Conductor Emeritus of the Opera Company Of Philadelphia and Conductor of TURANDOT.
The grand prize Winner will receive $10,000; second prize, $5,000 and third prize $2500.
SPONSORS: Prestigious Cunningham Piano Company donated the finest Bosendorfer concert Grand piano for the evening. Other sponsors include the Governors Advisory Commission on African Affairs; WURD-AM Lomax Companies; PRWT Companies, Willie Johnson, President-CEO; and The Prime Rib.
Proceeds to benefit the programs of the Marian Anderson Historical Society, Inc.
Founder
Blanche Burton-Lyles
Honorary Chair
The Honorable Michael A. Nutter
Mayor, City of Philadelphia
Co-Chairs
Willie Johnson ● Peter Nero ● Dr. Constance Clayton ● Honorable Augusta Clark, Esq.
Gala Host Committee
Honorable Lynne Abraham ● Enid H. Adler, Esq. ● Patricia Allen ● Dr. Bernard Anderson
Marcia Sheppherd- Baker ● Honorable Teta Banks ● Honorable Ethel S. Barnett ● Sula Baye, Esq.
Angela Bowie ● Maurice Bray ● Jonathan Bridges ● Honorable Shirley Dennis ● Joanne DiSanto
Honorable Cynthia Williams Fordham ● Dr. Mahlene Duckett-Lee ● Susan Gould
Deborah Hampton ● Barbara Johnson ● Jose Melendez
Honorable Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky ● Jay Meyers, Esq. ● Dr. Sadie L. Mitchell
Dr. Patrick and Evelyn Sample Oates ● Phyllis Sims ● Tamarra Sims
Naomi Satchell Strange ● Stanley Straughter ● Phil Sumpter ● Audrey Johnson Thornton
Sonya Toler ● Honorable Thomasine Tynes ● Honorable Anna C. Verna ● Dr. Bernard C. Watson
Garth Weldon ● Dr. Victoria Yancey ● Karen T. Young
“Charting the course of education through music”
To view the FINALISTS for the Marian Anderson Classical Icon Vocal Competition, click here.
MAHS is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and continuing the legacy of the famed contralto and Philadelphia native, Marian Anderson. By operating both the Marian Anderson Residence Museum and Birthplace, our goal is to continue mentoring and providing financial resources to young vocal artists.
Marian Anderson's 112th Birthday
Wednesday, February 27, 2009 , 1:00PM -5:00PM, MAHS will host an open house at the Marian Anderson Residence Museum to celebrate the date, followed by MARIAN ANDERSON CELEBRATION CONCERT at 6:ooPM...
MAHS Scholars, Stevens and DeBose
MA Scholar Elisabeth Stevens will be performing at the Italian Embassy in Washington, D. C. Wednesday, February 13th @ 7pm.
MA Scholar Sequina DeBose will be graduating from the Mahattan School of Music and her graduation recital is February 23rd in NYC.
About The Marian Anderson Historical Society Our desire to preserve an enchanted legacy continues...
The Marian Anderson Historical Society, Inc. (MAHS , MA or the Society) is dedicated to preserving and continuing the legacy of the lady from Philadelphia, Contralto Marian Anderson. The MAHS operates the Marian Anderson Residence Museum where diverse programs introduce Marian Anderson's contributions in the classical and opera arenas to multi-cultural audiences of all ages, with special emphasis on youth.
Read more here...
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MAHS welcomes you to visit the Marian Anderson Museum The home of the legacy.
Nestled on a beautiful and quaint block in the South Philadelphia section of the city, the historical home of The Marian Anderson Historical Society, a registered "historic site" (Philadelphia Historical Commission, April 8, 2004) is home to Marian Anderson's memorabilia, books, rare photos and films of the late contralto's life and career.
For more information, museum hours and tour information, click here.
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