Marian was denied attending the Philadelphia Music Academy because she was African American.
In 1925 Marian Anderson won first prize in a singing contest put on by the New York Philharmonic.
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She performed with the orchestra as a result.
Despite her talent racism was strong in the U.S. which made it difficult for her to perform in as many places as she should have.
Marian Anderson sang at Carnegie Hall for the first time in 1928.
Marian Anderson left the U.S. to pursue a singing career in Europe where she had a highly successful tour.
Marian Anderson appeared at Wigmore Hall in London, England in 1933. She was very well-received.
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Marian found her regular accompanist and vocal coach in Scandinavia. She also met a composer who created many songs for Marian to perform over the years.
In 1935 Marian Anderson returned to perform in New York at Town Hall due to her manager's persuasion.