Project Gutenberg 2011-11-27 Public domain in the USA. 185 Wagnalls, Mabel 1871 1946 Stars of the Opera A Description of Operas & a Series of Personal Interviews with Marcela Sembrich, Emma Eames, Emma Calvé, Lillian Nordica, Lilli Lehmann, Geraldine Farrar & Nellie Melba An interview with Marcella Sembrich -- "Semiramide" -- A call on Emma Eames -- "Faust" -- "Werther" -- Calvé and "Carmen" -- "Carmen" -- "Hamlet" -- A talk with Lillian Nordica -- "Lohengrin" -- "Aida" -- "The Huguenots" -- An hour with Lilli Lehmann -- "The Flying Dutchman" -- Melba, the Australian Nightingale -- "Lakme" -- "I Pagliacci" -- "Orpheus and Eurydice" -- The genius of Geraldine Farrar -- "Madame Butterfly". Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Stars of the Opera" by Mabel Wagnalls is a collection of descriptive accounts and personal interviews written in the early 20th century. The book features operas as its main subject, providing readers with insights into the world of grand opera through discussions with notable singers like Marcella Sembrich and Emma Eames. The work highlights the artistry and challenges faced by these prominent figures in opera, inviting readers to appreciate the depth of their craft. The opening of "Stars of the Opera" introduces readers to the exhilarating atmosphere of a grand performance, specifically highlighting Marcella Sembrich’s celebrated portrayal in "Traviata." Wagnalls captures the excitement of the audience and the formidable talent of the performers, showcasing the hard work and dedication that goes into the art of opera. In a personal interview, Sembrich shares her early experiences with music, her rigorous training, and the emotional weight she feels as a performer. Through this intimate glimpse, readers can grasp the blend of artistry, discipline, and passion that defines the opera world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/38153/38153-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Operas -- Stories, plots, etc. Singers Farrar, Geraldine, 1882-1967 Sembrich, Marcella, 1858-1935 Eames, Emma, 1865-1952 Calvé, Emma, 1858-1942 Nordica, Lillian, 1857-1914 Lehmann, Lilli, 1848-1929 Melba, Nellie, Dame, 1861-1931 ML Text Category: Biographies Category: Music 397276 2025-08-15T12:09:57.634992 text/html 397202 2011-11-27T17:04:14 text/html 4206450 2025-08-15T12:10:04.624990 application/epub+zip 4202138 2025-08-15T12:09:59.006997 application/epub+zip 211615 2025-08-15T12:09:58.389010 application/epub+zip 4320404 2025-08-15T12:10:09.171971 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4278624 2025-08-15T12:10:03.556010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308189 2022-09-17T12:13:03.271843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359626 2025-08-15T12:09:56.959009 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 359330 2011-11-27T17:04:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 359371 2011-11-27T17:04:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22867 2025-08-15T12:10:09.331949 application/rdf+xml 28008 2025-08-15T12:09:58.470991 image/jpeg 4153 2025-08-15T12:09:58.431002 image/jpeg 140199 2011-11-27T17:04:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 4118135 2011-11-27T17:04:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 140102 2011-11-27T17:04:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 4173050 2025-08-15T12:09:57.791032 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia