Marian Anderson
Author | : Allan Keiler |
Publisher | : University of Illinois Press |
Total Pages | : 468 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 0252070674 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780252070679 |
Rating | : 4/5 (679 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Marian Anderson by : Allan Keiler
Download or read book Marian Anderson written by Allan Keiler and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marian Anderson was a woman with two disparate voices. The first - a powerful, majestic contralto spanning four octaves - catapulted her from Philadelphia poverty to international fame. A second, softer voice emanated from her mere presence. This study of Anderson's life features separate appendices for Anderson's repertory and discography.