As the first Black woman to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1955, groundbreaking contralto Marian Anderson became an iconic figure in the struggle for civil rights. Documenting her 70-year courtship with her husband, noted African-American architect Orpheus “King” Fisher, The Letters is a dramatic reading of their enchanting love letters. The National Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society co-hosts this performance telling one of the great romantic stories of all time.
The Letters features award-winning stage and screen actor Brian Anthony Wilson reading as Orpheus “King” Fisher and soprano Jillian Patricia Pirtle reading as Marian Anderson. Classical love arias (solo vocal performances) will accompany this reading experience. Attendees will also be treated to music from the Marian Anderson Scholar Artist Program.
For more information and tickets, go here: https://www.penn.museum/calendar/1074/the-letters
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