Marian Anderson Death
Marian passed away on April 8, 1993 at the age of 96.
When did Marian Anderson die?
April 8, 1993How old was Marian Anderson when died?
96
Marian Anderson Birthday and Date of Death
Marian Anderson was born on February 27, 1897 and died on April 8, 1993. Marian was 96 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 27, 1897
Date of Death: April 8, 1993
Age at Death: 96
Marian Anderson - Biography
Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century. Music critic Alan Blyth said: "Her voice was a rich, vibrant contralto of intrinsic beauty." Most of her singing career was spent performing in concert and recital in major music venues and with famous orchestras throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965. Although offered roles with many important European opera companies, Anderson declined, as she had no training in acting. She preferred to perform in concert and recital only. She did, however, perform opera arias within her concerts and recitals. She made many recordings that reflected her broad performance repertoire of everything from concert literature to lieder to opera to traditional American songs and spirituals. Between 1940 and 1965 the German-American pianist Franz Rupp was her permanent accompanist.
