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Ferris, George T. (George Titus)
1840
Ferris, George Titus
Great Singers, Second Series
Malibran To Titiens
Maria Felicia Malibran -- Wilhelmina Schröder-Dervient -- Giulia Grisi -- Pauline Viardot -- Fanny Persiani -- Marietta Alboni -- Jenny Lind -- Sophie Cruvelli -- Theresa Titiens.
Produced by David Widger
"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.)
Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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