Marchesi and Music: Passages from the Life of a Famous Singing-Teacher by Mathil

Description: Marchesi and Music: Passages from the Life of a Famous Singing-Teacher by Mathilde Marchesi, Jules Massenet Mathilde Marchesi (1821-1913), the German mezzo-soprano and celebrated teacher of singing, presents an illuminating account of her life in these illustrated memoirs, published in 1897. Recording her outstanding achievements and strong opinions, the work reveals the significant role she played in the vocal education of female opera singers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The German mezzo-soprano and celebrated singing teacher Mathilde Marchesi (1821-1913) presents an illuminating account of her life in these memoirs. First published in 1897, the book reflects the significant role that Marchesi played in vocal education during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Having begun her career as a performer, from 1854 she devoted herself to teaching at the Vienna Conservatory and also in Paris and Cologne. She instructed many of the pre-eminent female singers of the age, including Nellie Melba, Mary Garden and Emma Calve. Also renowned for bringing the Italian bel canto vocal technique into the twentieth century, Marchesi occupied a prominent position in musical history. Featuring musical excerpts and a number of other illustrations, these memoirs record her outstanding achievements and strong opinions. The work also includes a brief introduction by the French composer Jules Massenet. Table of Contents Preface; 1. Madame Marchsis youth and early studies; 2. Fraulein Graumann returns to her native town; 3. Our heroines arrival in Milan; 4. Beginning of her artistic career in London; 5. She goes to Weimar; 6. A third visit to London; 7. Debut at Berlin; 8. A souvenir of Rossini; 9. In the Austrian capital; 10. From the Blue Danube to the River Seine; 11. An artistic tour through Switzerland; 12. An indescribably dull city; 13. In Vienna for the third time; 14. Musical matinees in Vienna; 15. Absence of love of music in Vienna; 16. On the Lido and among lagoons; 17. From sunny Italy back to the Austrian capital; 18. Madame Marchesis silver wedding; 19. Once more in Austrias capital; 20. Ill-health of a favourite daughter; 21. A cosmopolitan and hospitable capital; 22. Praise of two American singers; 23. Verdis visit to Marchesis singing school; 24. Burning of the Opera comique at Paris; 25. Graceful praises of different pupils; 26. Opposition to Wagners music in Paris; 27. Presentation of Miss Sybil Sanderson. Promotional "Headline" Published in 1897, these are the illustrated memoirs of Mathilde Marchesi (1821-1913), the German mezzo-soprano and celebrated singing teacher. Description for Bookstore Mathilde Marchesi (1821-1913), the German mezzo-soprano and celebrated teacher of singing, presents an illuminating account of her life in these illustrated memoirs, published in 1897. Recording her outstanding achievements and strong opinions, the work reveals the significant role she played in the vocal education of female opera singers. Description for Library Mathilde Marchesi (1821-1913), the German mezzo-soprano and celebrated teacher of singing, presents an illuminating account of her life in these illustrated memoirs, published in 1897. Recording her outstanding achievements and strong opinions, the work reveals the significant role she played in the vocal education of female opera singers. Details ISBN1108063721 Author Jules Massenet Short Title MARCHESI & MUSIC Pages 340 Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge Library Collection - Music Language English ISBN-10 1108063721 ISBN-13 9781108063722 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Illustrations Yes Birth 1821 Death 1913 Year 2013 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Passages from the Life of a Famous Singing-Teacher Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2013-06-27 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2013-06-27 AU Release Date 2013-06-27 NZ Release Date 2013-06-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91395132;

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