His fame as Porgy helped him get the part in "Pagliacci" with the New York City Opera Company.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

He had just become the first African American man to sing with this important American opera company.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

It was the first time a black singer performed regularly with an American opera group.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

In 1955, Marian Anderson was asked to sing with the New York Metropolitan Opera company.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

He felt perfectly at ease. He had only to look at his tuxedo to know he belonged with all the other beautiful people in the opera house.

VOA: special.2009.04.11

I'm very proud of him, and the Opera house is very pleased with this exhibition."

VOA: standard.2010.07.30