Synopsis
Behind the velvet curtain of a world famous opera career, this memoir reveals artistry, risk, and resilience. A living portrait of a remarkable singer, it blends performance memory with insights into the art, the era, and the people who shaped it. The book invites readers to step into rehearsal rooms, backstage rooms, and the moments that shaped a lifelong vocation.
Framed by episodes from the Met and European stages, the narrative covers demanding roles, dramatic performances, and the choices that defined a retirement at the height of success. It also offers vivid glimpses of costume design, make-up, and the care taken to transform a voice and stage presence into authentic character.
- Learn how performance, makeup, and costume choices helped shape a Japanese-tinged stage presence and a lasting artistic identity.
- See the balance between strong technique and expressive acting that defined many of the author’s key roles.
- Discover the human side of fame, from the joys of singing to the pains of injuries and the pressures of critics.
- Read reflections on artistic traditions across French, Italian, and German schools and how they influenced stage choices.
Ideal for readers of operatic history and performer memoirs who want an intimate look at a life in the spotlight.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the life and career of a celebrated opera singer. The author recounts her early childhood spent in Shanghai, China, before her family was forced to relocate to the United States. This book provides a fascinating look at the cultural and social differences between China and America at the end of the 19th century, a period of tremendous social and political change. The author describes her childhood in stark detail, providing intimate accounts of her upbringing and her journey to becoming a performer, her early musical training and her eventual move to Paris to further her studies. The book delves into the authorââ â¢s deep-seated passion for music and her struggles to navigate the demanding world of opera during a time when the role of women in society was still rapidly evolving. It also offers a revealing commentary on the social expectations and restrictions placed on women during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The authorââ â¢s memoir provides a unique and poignant perspective on the artistic and personal journey of a remarkable woman whose life was intertwined with the world of classical music. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780259476177_0
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