6 Gesänge für eine Frauenstimme und Klavier / von Karl Weigl. [1936]
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Anderson, Marian, 1897-1993
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Marian Anderson was born on February 27, 1897 (although throughout much of her life she gave her birth date as February 17, 1902) in south Philadelphia. Her father, John Berkley Anderson, sold ice and coal and her mother Annie Delilah Rucker Anderson was a former schoolmistress. She was the oldest of three sisters. She began singing when she was six, in the church choir, and by eight had become a regular substitute, filling in for absent sopranos, tenors and even bass. She was presented in one c...
Weigl, Karl 1881-1949
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Suggested by the Old Testament and the Book of Revelation. Composed 1942-45. First performance Carnegie Hall, New York, 27 October 1968, American Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski conductor. Inscribed: "In memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt" (work completed 16 April 1945, the day of Roosevelt's death). Dedicated to the people of the United Nations.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Apocalyptic symphony (fifth symphony) for full orchestra / Karl Weigl. [19--] (Fra...
