The American opera singer: the lives and adventures of America's great singers in opera and concert, from 1825 to the present
Music, Music biography
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Chronicles the arrival of Italian opera in the United States and the efforts of American singers to transform a foreign art form into a part of the national culture. Traces the evolution of this musical style and its demands on the voice. Includes biographical sketches and anecdotes about leading singers
Title Details
Publisher
Doubleday
Copyright Date
1997
Book number
4889112
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Frank Coffee
Duration
27 hours 9 minutes 33 seconds
Audio producer
NLS