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Fifty-five Years in Five Acts : My Life in Opera by Astrid Varnay with Donald Arthur is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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In This Memoir, Varnay Reflects On Her Remarkable Life In Opera, Discussing Her Signature Roles And Performances, Vocal Preparation And Technique, Interpretive Acting Style, And Her Seamless Transition From Leading Soprano To Character Roles, Including Her Switch From Elektra To Klytämnestra In Strauss's Elektra. Her Fascinating Account Is Filled With Frank, Often Critical Observations About Many Of The Most Significant Vocal Artists, Conductors, And Directors Of The Twentieth Century. She Describes Her Lifelong Friendship With Her Operatic Idol, Kirsten Flagstad, The Years At The Met And Conflicts With Rudolf Bing, Her Appearances At The Bayreuth And Salzburg Festivals, And Her Artistic Rift With Herbert Von Karajan.--book Jacket. Prelude: From The Subway To The Stage ; Act 1: The Family Business. A Gleam In His Eye ; A Crib Full Of Violets ; A Nation Reborn ; From Strength To Strength ; New Worlds To Conquer ; Amonasro's Arrogance ; The Basics ; A Meaningful Encounter ; The Story Behind The Story ; Good For A Laugh -- Act 2: The Early Career. Walhalla On The Hudson ; Alliances ; Dependent And Independent Women ; The Father Of Twentieth-century Opera ; Perils And Problems ; Should

Author

Astrid Varnay with Donald Arthur

Publisher

Boston: Northeastern University Press

Published

2000

Language

EN

ISBN

9781555534554

Subjects

Music, Biography, Memoir