Remembering Marian Anderson

Faye Robinson

On the 100th anniversary of Marian Anderson's birth, world-famous classical soprano Faye Robinson moves into another vocal arena in her newest release, "Remembering Marion Anderson", a recording of traditional spirituals and contemporary gospels. Renowned as both an operatic star and a concert artist, Miss Robinson has sung with virtually every major opera company and symphony orchestra throughout the world. In commemorating Marian Anderson, who never forgot her roots in spirituals, the classically-trained Robinson now turns back to Anderson's inspiration.

Also featured are the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra of Columbus, Ohio, conducted by Music Director, Timothy Russell, and the Milton Ruffin Gospel Chorale. The disc mixes traditional styles of spirituals like This 'Lil Light of Mine and He's Got the Whole World in His Hands with contemporary gospel, and adds four original tunes by Milton Ruffin. The orchestra, which serves as the bridge between soprano and gospel choir, adds a new dimension to old favorites, thanks to orchestrations by Kim Scharnberg, well-known film and theatre arranger. Much of the music on this CD was performed by Faye Robinson with Seiji Ozawa and the Boston Symphony.

"Her Voice remains fresh and vibrant, her art immediate and intense...Robinson always could out-sing some of her more famous sisters in song, and she still can."
-Boston Globe

"Robinson...absolutely stunning magnificent vocal command...commanding emotional presence. The chorale, a crackerjack group...exemplary."
-Columbus Dispatch