Marian Anderson: Connecticut's Voice of Freedom

                                                 The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation and the

                                            Danbury Museum & Historical Society are proud to present

                                            Marian Anderson

                              Connecticut's Voice of Freedom

                                       A gala celebration of the restoration of the

                     Marian Anderson Studio in historic downtown Danbury, Connecticut

      Honorary Chairman: Charles Frosch, Union Savings Bank                   

Sunday, June 13, 2004

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

~Studio Open at the Danbury Museum and book signing by Marian Anderson biographer Allan Keiler, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

~Rare Films of Marian Anderson's Life and Career at Parish Hall, St. Peter Church, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

~Concert of Operatic Arias, Songs & Spirituals at St. Peter Church, at 3:00 pm. Performers include Fred Redd, baritone; Marilyn Moore Brown, soprano; Cheryl Hill, soprano; Wendy Gerbier, mezzo-soprano; Barron Coleman, tenor.  The accompanist is Steven Crawford, a member of the conducting staff at the Metropolitan Opera.  

For further information on the event's performers click here: Marian Anderson Event Performers

~Gala Reception at the newly restored Union Savings Bank at 4:00 pm.  Attendees will receive signed copies of Marian Anderson: A Singer's Journey by Allan Keiler.

Proceeds from the event will benefit ongoing preservation and education programs of both the Danbury Museum & Historical Society (www.danburyhistorical.org) and the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation(www.cttrust.org).

TICKETS / ORDERING INFORMATION

Studio Tour & Concert $50

Full Event Ticket: Tour, Concert & Reception $150

includes signed copy of Marian Anderson: A Singer's Journey by Alan Keiler

Patron Ticket $250

includes full event plus listing in the official program book

Tickets may be purchased online:

Or by calling The Connecticut Trust at 203-562-6312

To learn more about Marian Anderson and the studio restoration click here: Connecticut's Voice of Freedom

Marian Anderson Event, June 13, 2004 - Flyer highlighting gala celebration in honor of the restoration of Marian Anderson's restored studio.

Danbury Museum & Historical Society -Home of the Marian Anderson Studio.