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Born in Los Angeles in 1932, Henry Lewis would break racial barriers to become one of the most lauded conductors of his time. He was the first African American to lead a major American orchestra, and was invited to guest conduct the symphonies of nearly every great city around the globe. 

This online presentation accompanies the permanent exhibition on view at the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center. Read more by simply clicking the links below.

Born to be a Musician


A Cultural Ambassador


The Seventh Army


Photo Gallery

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Head shot of Henry Lewis with double bass, ca. 1951. Courtesy of Angela Lewis Houle
Henry Lewis with baton, ca. 1960. Music Center Archive/Otto Rothschild Collection
Henry Lewis meets members of the audience after a concert in Kaiserslautern, Germany, April 8, 1956. Official U.S. Army Photograph, Courtesy of Angela Lewis Houle
Henry Lewis conducting the Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra at the newly opened Liederhalle, Stuttgart, Germany, ca. 1956. Courtesy of Angela Lewis Houle
Newlyweds Henry Lewis and Marilyn Horne Henry Lewis, ca. 1960. Music Center Archive/Otto Rothschild Collection
. From left to right: Angela Lewis, Marilyn Horne, Henry Lewis, Christmas 1970. Courtesy of Angela Lewis Houle
From left to right: Rock Hudson, Henry Lewis, Jim Nabors, and Marilyn Horne back stage at the San Francisco opera, 1966. San Francisco Opera Archives. Collection of Marilyn Horne.
Portrait of Henry Lewis by James Benfield, date unknown. Inscription: “To my mother with all my love, Henry.” Courtesy of Angela Lewis Houle

Educators are welcome to share this online exhibit in their classrooms. Please do not reproduce otherwise without permission from the museum.

Title photo credits: 
Henry Lewis conducting, ca. 1960. Music Center Archive/Otto Rothschild Collection
Head shot of Henry Lewis, ca. 1960. Los Angeles Philharmonic Archives


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  • PLAN YOUR VISIT
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    • Candlelight Concert Series
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  • Exhibits
    • African American Voices
    • Henry Lewis: American Maestro
    • Beyond Beethoven
    • The Music of Christmas
  • Group Tours
    • Group Tours
    • Conferences & Events
    • Private Dining
    • Conferences & Events
    • Group Experiences
    • High Tea at Horne Hall
  • ABOUT THE MUSEUM
    • About the Museum
    • About Marilyn Horne
    • Education Resources
    • Student Employment
    • Media Inquiries
    • Ambassador Login
  • Donate
    • Impact
    • Donate Today!
    • Opera Guild
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