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March 7, 1954
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Acclaimed soprano Mattiwilda Dobbs, known for her 'celestial purity' voice, performs in Atlanta at Wheat Street Baptist Church on March 11 to support the church's building fund. Highlights of her career include Spelman studies, scholarships, and La Scala debut.
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Miss Dobbs To Display Voice Of 'Celestial Purity' In Concert
A voice of "celestial purity" will come home to Atlanta Thursday, March 11 when Miss Mattiwilda Dobbs, sensational coloratura soprano, appears in concert at the Wheat Street Baptist Church.
The description of her voice as one of "celestial purity" was made by the music critic of the famed London News Chronicle. Critics from Italy to Norway have expressed similar admiration. For example, France's Suzanne Demarquez said in the Musical Courier, "A Revelation! A voice of Immaculate Purity! Vocal virtuosity that makes light of great difficulties!"
Miss Dobbs, the daughter of John Wesley Dobbs (Grand Master of the Georgia Masons), began her vocal study under Naomi Maise and Wills James at Spelman College. She holds a master of arts degree in Spanish and, at present, sings in four languages other than English.
Following a stint as soloist with the University of Mexico's annual festival of music and drama, she was awarded a Marian Anderson Scholarship in 1947. Winning prize after prize and scholarship after scholarship, she went to Europe for study and, in addition to many other concerts, took first prize in an International singing competition.
One of the highest points of her career was her debut as "Elvira" in Rossini's "L'Italiana in Algeri," at La Scala, cradle of the opera.
Miss Dobbs' appearance here, which is guaranteed, incidentally, by her American booking agent, Sol Hurok, will be in the interests of the Wheat Street Church Building Fund. According to Dr. William Holmes Borders, pastor of Wheat Street, preparations are completely in order for her performance.
Tickets for the event are on sale at the following locations: The Cable Piano Company; the Yates and Milton drug stores; The Wheat Street Church Office; Morehouse College, Prof. G. L. Chandler; Clark College, Mrs. C. A. Chandler; Spelman College, Office of the Dean; Morris Brown College, Prof. G. J. Hubert; Howard High School, Miss Vagelle Goss; Davis St. School, Miss Evelyn Willis; Washington High School, Mrs. A. B. Hatcher; and Slater Elementary School, Miss Helen Lawrence.
Dr. Borders stated that he is expecting a capacity crowd to proffer Miss Dobbs a warm homecoming.
A voice of "celestial purity" will come home to Atlanta Thursday, March 11 when Miss Mattiwilda Dobbs, sensational coloratura soprano, appears in concert at the Wheat Street Baptist Church.
The description of her voice as one of "celestial purity" was made by the music critic of the famed London News Chronicle. Critics from Italy to Norway have expressed similar admiration. For example, France's Suzanne Demarquez said in the Musical Courier, "A Revelation! A voice of Immaculate Purity! Vocal virtuosity that makes light of great difficulties!"
Miss Dobbs, the daughter of John Wesley Dobbs (Grand Master of the Georgia Masons), began her vocal study under Naomi Maise and Wills James at Spelman College. She holds a master of arts degree in Spanish and, at present, sings in four languages other than English.
Following a stint as soloist with the University of Mexico's annual festival of music and drama, she was awarded a Marian Anderson Scholarship in 1947. Winning prize after prize and scholarship after scholarship, she went to Europe for study and, in addition to many other concerts, took first prize in an International singing competition.
One of the highest points of her career was her debut as "Elvira" in Rossini's "L'Italiana in Algeri," at La Scala, cradle of the opera.
Miss Dobbs' appearance here, which is guaranteed, incidentally, by her American booking agent, Sol Hurok, will be in the interests of the Wheat Street Church Building Fund. According to Dr. William Holmes Borders, pastor of Wheat Street, preparations are completely in order for her performance.
Tickets for the event are on sale at the following locations: The Cable Piano Company; the Yates and Milton drug stores; The Wheat Street Church Office; Morehouse College, Prof. G. L. Chandler; Clark College, Mrs. C. A. Chandler; Spelman College, Office of the Dean; Morris Brown College, Prof. G. J. Hubert; Howard High School, Miss Vagelle Goss; Davis St. School, Miss Evelyn Willis; Washington High School, Mrs. A. B. Hatcher; and Slater Elementary School, Miss Helen Lawrence.
Dr. Borders stated that he is expecting a capacity crowd to proffer Miss Dobbs a warm homecoming.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Coloratura Soprano
Mattiwilda Dobbs
Atlanta Concert
Wheat Street Baptist Church
Vocal Performance
Scholarship Winner
La Scala Debut
What entities or persons were involved?
Mattiwilda Dobbs
John Wesley Dobbs
Naomi Maise
Wills James
Suzanne Demarquez
Marian Anderson
Sol Hurok
William Holmes Borders
Where did it happen?
Atlanta, Wheat Street Baptist Church
Story Details
Key Persons
Mattiwilda Dobbs
John Wesley Dobbs
Naomi Maise
Wills James
Suzanne Demarquez
Marian Anderson
Sol Hurok
William Holmes Borders
Location
Atlanta, Wheat Street Baptist Church
Event Date
Thursday, March 11
Story Details
Mattiwilda Dobbs, acclaimed coloratura soprano and daughter of John Wesley Dobbs, returns to Atlanta for a concert benefiting the Wheat Street Church Building Fund. Her career highlights include studies at Spelman College, Marian Anderson Scholarship, European prizes, and debut at La Scala.