Schumann-Heink The Last Of The Titans - 9781022235380

This biography of Ernestine Schumann-Heink, one of the most celebrated contraltos of her time, explores her life and career on stage and off. Born in Germany in 1861, Schumann-Heink emigrated to the United States in 1883 and soon became a sensation in the world of opera. Her powerful voice and charismatic personality made her a beloved figure among audiences around the world. Drawing on extensive archival research and interviews with those who knew her, this book sheds light on the life of a remarkable artist and woman. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: Mary Lawton
• | Publisher: Legare Street Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 412 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1022235389
• | ISBN-13: 9781022235380