Great Singers, Second Series : Malibran To Titiens

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ferris, George T. (George Titus), 1840-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Great Singers, Second Series" by George T. Ferris is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a companion piece that explores the lives and artistic careers of some of the most celebrated opera singers of the time, from Maria Felicia Malibran to Theresa Titiens. The focus is on the exceptional talent and unique stories of these artists, showcasing their contributions to the operatic stage. The opening of the book introduces Maria Felicia Malibran, detailing her tumultuous early life under the stern guidance of her father, Manuel Vicente Garcia. It describes her struggles to improve her voice despite initial setbacks and her eventual resounding success on the operatic stage. The text emphasizes her extraordinary talent, daring performance style, and the personal dramas that surrounded her life, including tumultuous relationships and her tragic early death. The following sections promise to unveil similar intriguing tales about other renowned singers, establishing a rich tapestry of the operatic world throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Maria Felicia Malibran

Wilhelmina Schröder-Dervient

Giulia Grisi

Pauline Viardot

Fanny Persiani

Marietta Alboni

Jenny Lind

Sophie Cruvelli

Theresa Titiens.

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-01-04