Opera Memphis Presents "When Marian Sang"

Schedule

Sat Feb 07 2026 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC-06:00

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Memphis Public Libraries - Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (Benjamin L. Hooks Central) | Memphis, TN

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Please join us for a special performance by Opera Memphis! Experience the children's book When Marian Sang brought to life as an opera. This inspiring story celebrates the life of legendary African American opera singer Marian Anderson, renowned for her extraordinary three-octave vocal range and her historic 1939 performance at the Lincoln Memorial.
Come discover Marian Anderson’s remarkable achievements and enjoy an exciting introduction to the world of opera.
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Memphis Public Libraries - Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (Benjamin L. Hooks Central), 3030 Poplar Avenue,Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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