Marian Anderson

Standing at the podium of Union Baptist Church , at 19th & Fitzwater streets - just yards from the house in which legendary songstress Marian Anderson lived and died , Quincy Jones shared a reflection : I've received a lot of awards in my life , but I've never felt so attached with sprit and feelings and knowledge as I've felt in this room today..
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Anderson went on to become one of the world's most celebrated contraltos , paving the way for young artists like Jones.
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From that point on , Anderson refused to sing at any place that was segregated.

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Anderson was a pioneer in every sense of the word , and I am humbled to receive an award that bears her name..

The Marian Anderson Award includes a $100 , 000 honorarium underwritten this year by First Union.

Mayor John F. Street , who presented the award , said earlier , Mr.
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Maestro James DePriest , a nephew of Anderson , was guest conductor of the orchestra featuring internationally acclaimed opera star Grace Bumbry and jazz virtuoso Jon Faddis.

Conductor & Muisic Director of the Oregon Symphony -- nephew of Marian Anderson
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Marian Anderson Photo Album

DePreist, a nephew of the great contralto Marian Anderson, is music director of the Oregon Symphony and is busy as a guest conductor of such orchestras as the Chicago Symphony and the New York Philharmonic.