Confessions Of An Opera Singer

Author : Kathleen Howard
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066222307

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Confessions of an Opera Singer by Kathleen Howard Pdf

Confessions of an Opera Singer by Kathleen Howard is about the musings and dreams of an upper-class girl who was brought up with an early love of opera. Excerpt: "I WAS very young and I was engaged to be married. We had just lost our money in a rather dramatic fashion, and we were all doing what we could to supply the sudden deficit. My sister began to prepare herself to be a teacher, my brother left his boarding school and came home to go into a friend's office, and I—well, I accepted the hand and heart of the young man in our set with whom I had had most pleasure in dancing in winter and sailing in summer."

Author : Howard Kathleen
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1318940656

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Confessions of an Opera Singer by Howard Kathleen Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Kathleen 1884-1956 Howard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1361218134

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CONFESSIONS OF AN OPERA SINGER by Kathleen 1884-1956 Howard Pdf

Author : Kathleen Howard
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1296279200

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Confessions of an Opera Singer - Scholar's Choice Edition by Kathleen Howard Pdf

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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 : Kathleen Howard
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1453667571

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Confessions of a Metropolitan Opera Singer by Kathleen Howard Pdf

"Confessions of a Metropolitan Opera Singer" is the autobiography of Kathleen Howard, a Metropolitan Opera star from 1916 through 1928. Turning to film acting after her voice broke, Kathleen Howard was also an accomplished writer who served on the staff of Harper's Bazaar. She made her first movie appearance, appropriately cast as an Italian grande dame, in Death Takes a Holiday. Generations of W.C. Fields fans have doted upon Howard's full-blooded portrayals of Fields' virago wife in It's a Gift and The Man on the Flying Trapeze. Toning down her screen mannerisms a bit, Kathleen Howard spent her last decade in films in such supporting roles. "Confessions of a Metropolitan Opera Singer" provides a great overview of what life was like for a Metropolitan Opera star in the early 1900's, and remains a fascinating read.

Author : Deborah Voigt
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780062118295

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Call Me Debbie by Deborah Voigt Pdf

“A startlingly frank look at the life of one of our generation’s most prominent operatic stars.”—Associated Press In Call Me Debbie, internationally renowned opera singer Deborah Voigt describes her journey to become one of the world’s most celebrated artists and also discusses her private battles with addictions to food and alcohol, and a myriad of other self-destructive tendencies that nearly destroyed her. Voigt reveals here the troubling sequence of addictive behavior that led to her being fired from a London opera production for being too large to fit into the “little black dress” demanded by the role, and her subsequent gastric bypass surgery and its dramatic aftermath. She speaks openly of the “cross-addiction” that led to severe alcoholism, frightening all-night blackouts, and suicide attempts. Here, too, is the story of how she achieved complete sobriety, thanks to a twelve-step program and a recommitment to her Christian faith. Highlighting hilarious anecdotes and juicy gossip about what really goes on backstage, Voigt talks candidly about the impresarios, singers, and conductors with whom she’s worked and offers fascinating insight into the roles she has played and the characters she loves. Complete with eight pages of color photographs, Call Me Debbie is an inspirational story that offers a unique look into the life of an incredible artist.

Author : Ruth A. Solie
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780520916500

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Musicology and Difference by Ruth A. Solie Pdf

Addressing Western and non-Western music, composers from Francesca Caccini to Charles Ives, and musical communities from twelfth-century monks to contemporary opera queens, these essays explore questions of gender and sexuality. Musicology and Difference brings together some of the freshest and most challenging voices in musicology today on a question of importance to all the humanistic disciplines.

Author : Stanley R. McDaniel
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 837 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781666755930

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Servanthood of Song by Stanley R. McDaniel Pdf

Servanthood of Song is a history of American church music from the colonial era to the present. Its focus is on the institutional and societal pressures that have shaped church song and have led us directly to where we are today. The gulf which separates advocates of traditional and contemporary worship—Black and White, Protestant and Catholic—is not new. History repeatedly shows us that ministry, to be effective, must meet the needs of the entire worshiping community, not just one segment, age group, or class. Servanthood of Song provides a historical context for trends in contemporary worship in the United States and suggests that the current polemical divisions between advocates of contemporary and traditional, classically oriented church music are both unnecessary and counterproductive. It also draws from history to show that, to be the powerful component of worship it can be, music—whatever the genre—must be viewed as a ministry with training appropriate to that. Servanthood of Song provides a critical resource for anyone considering a career in either musical or pastoral ministries in the American church as well as all who care passionately about vital and authentic worship for the church of today.

Author : Daniela Bloem-Hubatka
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780786488957

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The Old Italian School of Singing by Daniela Bloem-Hubatka Pdf

This work describes in accessible language the technical foundations of the Old Italian School of Singing. It enables the reader to grasp the teachings of the old masters theoretically and practically. The research for this book used not only the old treatises from the 1700's onwards but also firsthand testimonies, biographies and recordings from historical singers. The author systematically takes us through the basic elements of historical singing with practical hints and exercises tested by extensive teaching experience.

Author : Franklin Mesa
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781476605371

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Opera by Franklin Mesa Pdf

This encyclopedia includes entries for 1,153 world premiere (and other significant) performances of operas in Europe, the United States, Latin America and Russia. Entries offer details about key persons, arias, interesting facts, and date and location of each premiere. There is a biographical dictionary with 1,288 entries on historical and modern operatic singers, composers, librettists, and conductors. Fully indexed and with a bibliography.

Author : Yardley, Elizabeth
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781447328049

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Social Media Homicide Confessions by Yardley, Elizabeth Pdf

The relationship between crime and social media has become an increasingly important topic in a networked world. However, the use of social media in relation to violent crime is little understood. This unique book, by an expert in the field, addresses this gap by analysing what those involved in homicide do with social media. Using three international cases in which perpetrators confessed to homicide on social media, it investigates the practices of those involved, providing a groundbreaking conceptual framework of use to criminologists. It argues that such confessions convey important insights not only into the individual offender but also the social and cultural context of contemporary homicide.

Author : Victoria Etnier Villamil
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781476629247

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"O ma Carmen" by Victoria Etnier Villamil Pdf

"Qu'est-ce que c'est?" (What is it?) mezzo-soprano Celestine Galli-Marie asked when offered the title role in the 1875 premier of Bizet's new opera, Carmen. She was only the first in a long line of performers to ask. In the 140+ years since, each singer has crafted her own portrayal of the inscrutable Gypsy. The famous soprano Geraldine Farrar wrote: "Each one of us probably sees something that the others have not seen--or thinks she does--and that 'something' is her individual Carmen." This book explores the history of operatic portrayals of Bizet's elusive enchantress, tracing the development of vocal and dramatic interpretations from generation to generation around the globe.

Author : Jane Cooper
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781525517426

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The Canadian Nightingale by Jane Cooper Pdf

April 4, 1915, Bertha Crawford bowed to tumultuous applause before a glittering audience at the Tsar’s Imperial Mariinsky Theatre. How had a young soprano from Ontario become a darling of the Russian capital eight months into the First World War? The Canadian Nightingale vividly resurrects the forgotten life of Bertha Crawford, a determined Canadian singer who chased the celebrity dream of her time to find unprecedented success on the opera stages of Russia and Poland. Meticulous historical research and compelling dramatic vignettes restore Crawford and her era to life. After a rollercoaster ride to fame that was ultimately derailed by broken trust, one big question remains: how was a Canadian story this fascinating left untold for more than eighty years.

Author : Davinia Caddy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781107014404

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The Ballets Russes and Beyond by Davinia Caddy Pdf

A fresh perspective on the Ballets Russes, focusing on relations between music, dance and the cultural politics of belle-époque Paris.

Author : Allison Shapira
Publisher : AMACOM
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814439364

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Speak with Impact by Allison Shapira Pdf

When you know what to say and how to say it, people listen. Find your powerful voice, and step into leadership. Speak with impact. Every day, you have an opportunity to use your voice to have a positive impact -- at work or in your community. You can inspire and persuade your audience -- or you can distract and put them to sleep. Presentation styles where leaders are nervous, ramble, and robotic can ruin a talk on even the most critical topics. As your performances become weak, your career prosects start to dim. To get ahead and make an impact, you need to deliver well-crafted messages with confidence and authenticity. You must?sound?as capable as you are. Public speaking is a skill, not a talent. With the right guidance, anyone can be a powerful speaker. Written by former opera singer turned CEO and TEDx speaker Allison Shapira, Speak with Impact unravels the mysteries of commanding attention in any setting, professional or personal. Whether it’s speaking up at a meeting, presenting to clients, or talking to large groups, this book’s easy-to-use frameworks, examples and exercises will help you: Engage your audience through storytelling and humor Use breathing techniques to overcome stage fright Strengthen and project your voice by banishing filler words/uptalk Use effective body language and build your executive presence Compose a clear message and deliver confident, authentic presentations Learn to conquer fear, capture attention, motivate action, and take charge of your career with?Speak with Impact.