Marian Anderson Award
Marian Anderson Award
Monday November 17, 2008
8:30  PM
Verizon Hall

The Philadelphia Orchestra

Thomas Wilkins - Conductor

Nicole Cabell - Soprano

Kirk Franklin - Gospel artist

Ben Vereen - Vocalists

CCH Pounder - Host

Steve Connell - Def poetry artist

Sekou (Tha Misfit) - Def poetry artist

Description:

This dazzling multimedia tribute honors Maya Angelou and Norman Lear as the recipients of the 2008 Marian Anderson Award for outstanding artist humanitarians. The Gala performance showcases leading artists from the worlds of classical music, jazz, and theater.