Stars of the Opera by Mabel Wagnalls
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"Stars of the Opera" by Mabel Wagnalls is a collection of descriptive accounts and personal interviews written in the early 20th century. The book features operas as its main subject, providing readers with insights into the world of grand opera through discussions with notable singers like Marcella Sembrich and Emma Eames. The work highlights the artistry and challenges faced by these prominent figures in opera, inviting readers to appreciate the depth of
their craft. The opening of "Stars of the Opera" introduces readers to the exhilarating atmosphere of a grand performance, specifically highlighting Marcella Sembrich’s celebrated portrayal in "Traviata." Wagnalls captures the excitement of the audience and the formidable talent of the performers, showcasing the hard work and dedication that goes into the art of opera. In a personal interview, Sembrich shares her early experiences with music, her rigorous training, and the emotional weight she feels as a performer. Through this intimate glimpse, readers can grasp the blend of artistry, discipline, and passion that defines the opera world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wagnalls, Mabel, 1871-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Stars of the Opera A Description of Operas & a Series of Personal Interviews with Marcela Sembrich, Emma Eames, Emma Calvé, Lillian Nordica, Lilli Lehmann, Geraldine Farrar & Nellie Melba |
| Contents | An interview with Marcella Sembrich -- "Semiramide" -- A call on Emma Eames -- "Faust" -- "Werther" -- Calvé and "Carmen" -- "Carmen" -- "Hamlet" -- A talk with Lillian Nordica -- "Lohengrin" -- "Aida" -- "The Huguenots" -- An hour with Lilli Lehmann -- "The Flying Dutchman" -- Melba, the Australian Nightingale -- "Lakme" -- "I Pagliacci" -- "Orpheus and Eurydice" -- The genius of Geraldine Farrar -- "Madame Butterfly". |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Operas -- Stories, plots, etc. |
| Subject | Singers |
| Subject | Farrar, Geraldine, 1882-1967 |
| Subject | Sembrich, Marcella, 1858-1935 |
| Subject | Eames, Emma, 1865-1952 |
| Subject | Calvé, Emma, 1858-1942 |
| Subject | Nordica, Lillian, 1857-1914 |
| Subject | Lehmann, Lilli, 1848-1929 |
| Subject | Melba, Nellie, Dame, 1861-1931 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38153 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38153-4 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 387 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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