Schumann Heink: The Last of the Titans (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258912277)

""Schumann Heink: The Last of the Titans"" is a biography written by Mary Lawton. The book tells the story of Ernestine Schumann Heink, a German-American contralto singer who was one of the most famous and beloved performers of her time. Born in 1861, Schumann Heink began her career in Germany and quickly rose to fame for her powerful voice and emotional performances. She later moved to the United States and became a naturalized citizen in 1905. Throughout her career, Schumann Heink performed in opera houses and concert halls all over the world, and was particularly renowned for her interpretations of Wagner's music. She also made numerous recordings and was one of the first classical singers to embrace the new medium of radio. The book explores Schumann Heink's personal life as well as her professional accomplishments. Lawton delves into her relationships with her husband and children, as well as her friendships with other musicians and artists of the time. The book also examines the challenges Schumann Heink faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and how she overcame them to become one of the greatest singers of her generation. ""Schumann Heink: The Last of the Titans"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that gives readers a glimpse into the life of one of the most influential singers of the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classical music, opera, or the history of women in the arts.This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mary Lawton
ISBN-10: 1258912279
ISBN-13: 9781258912277
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2013
Pages: 398
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d