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Marian Anderson made history in 1955 as the first Black singer to have a lead role at the Metropolitan Opera. It was a monumental moment for her career, but her life's work had already effected change far wider than the Metropolitan Opera’s massive stage. Today, Grammy Award-winning Mezzo Soprano J'Nai Bridges performs where Anderson broke barriers and honors the woman who helped make her dreams come true. http://specne.ws/jmbK66 | Spectrum News NY1
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Marian Anderson made history in 1955 as the first Black singer to have a lead role at the Metropolitan Opera. It was a monumental moment for her career, but her life's work had already effected change far wider than the Metropolitan Opera’s massive stage. Today, Grammy Award-winning Mezzo Soprano J'Nai Bridges performs where Anderson broke barriers and honors the woman who helped make her dreams come true. http://specne.ws/jmbK66 | Spectrum News NY1
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Initiated as an Honorary Member in 1965, Bumbry made her acclaimed debut with the Paris Opera five years before. In 1961, she became the first African-American opera singer at the Bayreuth Festival honoring Richard Wagner, chosen by his grandson Wieland to perform as Venus in ‘Tannhauser.’ Traditionalists objected. Wieland said Richard himself would have cast her. That one performance ended with 42 curtain calls and a half-hour of applause. A star was born, and she performed the world over for a
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@equitysings Three legendary Black opera singers who changed the course of music history. Leontyne Price – The first African American soprano to achieve international stardom, known for her breathtaking Verdi performances. Jessye Norman – A powerhouse with a voice that commanded the world’s greatest opera stages, blending strength and elegance. Marian Anderson – A trailblazer who broke racial barriers, becoming the first Black singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera. Listen to three voices t
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