Black Past
Black Past: Marsalis, Wynton
This concise encyclopedia article tells about Wynton Marsalis as both a classical and jazz musician. There is a link to his own website.
Black Past
Black Past: Watts, Andre
This encyclopedia article gives a brief biography of Andre Watts, the first internationally known black classical pianist.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Marian Anderson
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2005 to commemorate classical singer Marian Anderson. With a short passage on her awards and international singing career.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Isaac Stern
A virtuoso on the violin, Isaac Stern is celebrated in this brief biography by PBS. Read about the highlights of his life and music.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Arthur Rubinstein
PBS profiles the life and work of the pianist Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982).
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Marion Anderson Classical Musician
[Free Registration/Login Required] Reading Comprehension flipchart lesson can be used as a whole group or center activity. The reading selection gives readers an overview of Marian Anderson's life and career as a musician. Assessment...