Object Details
Artist
Ruth Orkin, 3 Sep 1921 - Jan 1985
Sitter
Leonard Bernstein, 25 Aug 1918 - 14 Oct 1990
Marian Anderson, 27 Feb 1897 - 8 Apr 1993
Exhibition Label
In 1947, Marian Anderson and the conductor, composer, and pianist Leonard Bernstein (1918– 1990) performed for nearly 20,000 spectators at the City University of New York’s Lewisohn Stadium. The photographer Ruth Orkin, who had demonstrated an interest in capturing musicians at work, took multiple photographs of Anderson and Bernstein as they prepared for the concert. Bernstein had recently moved to New York City, where he had become a sensation after substituting for the ailing Bruno Walter as conductor of the New York Philharmonic. Critics celebrated Anderson’s performance, which included both arias and spirituals, and the audience clamored for five encores before she could leave the stage.
En 1947, Marian Anderson y el director de orquesta, compositor y pianista Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990) actuaron ante unos 20,000 espectadores en el Estadio Lewisohn de la Universidad de la Ciudad de Nueva York. La fotógrafa Ruth Orkin, quien se interesaba en captar a los músicos en acción, tomó varias fotografías de Anderson y Bernstein preparándose para el concierto. Bernstein acababa de mudarse a Nueva York, donde había causado sensación tras haber dirigido a la Filarmónica de Nueva York en sustitución de Bruno Walter, que estaba enfermo. Los críticos celebraron la actuación de Anderson, que incluyó tanto arias como espirituales, y el público no la dejó abandonar el escenario antes de cantar cinco encores.
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Date
1947
Object number
NPG.98.82
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© 1947 Ruth Orkin
Type
Photograph
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
Image/Sheet: 24.1 x 17.1 cm (9 1/2 x 6 3/4")
Mat: 55.9 x 40.6 cm (22 x 16")
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Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Topic
Music\Musical instrument\Piano
Exterior
Costume\Jewelry\Ring
Equipment\Sound Devices\Microphone
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Stool
Music\Sheet music
Marian Anderson: Female
Marian Anderson: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Music\Musician\Singer\Opera singer
Marian Anderson: Arts and Culture\Education and Scholarship\Educator\Teacher\Music
Marian Anderson: Civilian awards\Presidential Medal of Freedom
Marian Anderson: Civilian awards\Congressional Gold Medal
Leonard Bernstein: Male
Leonard Bernstein: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Music\Musician\Composer
Leonard Bernstein: Arts and Culture\Education and Scholarship\Educator\Professor
Leonard Bernstein: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Music\Musician\Songwriter
Leonard Bernstein: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Music\Musician\Pianist
Leonard Bernstein: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Music\Musician\Conductor
Portrait
Link to Original Record
Record ID
npg_NPG.98.82