Geraldine Farrar: The Story of an American Singer - Tapa blanda

The intimate and inspiring life-story of an American girl whose magic art and fascinating personality have made her the idol of two continents. How she reached her present eminence, what famous men and women have crossed her path, what romances, adventures and splendid triumphs have been hers, she herself tells frankly and fully. Every one who has ever heard Miss Farrar sing or seen her act should own this absorbing book.

“Miss Farrar’s book is easily the most entertaining chronicle of reminiscences brought out this year, and its appeal is undoubtedly wider than that of any other biographical publication issued in a long time.” -Philadelphia Press

“These chapters from Geraldine Farrar’s life were written for the Ladies’ Home Journal. They begin with reminiscences of her childhood in Melrose, Massachusetts, and are continued down to her most recent experiences with the ‘movies’ in California. Of unusual interest.” -Book Review Digest, Volume 12, February, 1917

“Frank and sprightly.” -The New International Year Book, 1917

"Farrar was not only an international opera star, she made more than 200 recordings and appeared in 14 silent films. The first media diva claimed headlines in newspapers, graced countless covers of magazines, and shared her life story in two autobiographies. During her 16-season reign at the Metropolitan Opera, Farrar commanded higher fees and appeared in more new productions than any other leading soprano. She sang 671 performances of 34 rôles in 29 operas. Before arriving at the Met on the opening night of the 1906 season, Farrar made headlines in Berlin, Monte Carlo, Munich, Stockholm, Salzburg, Paris, and Warsaw. Physical glamour, vocal appeal, and star temperament guaranteed Farrar acclaim few prima donnas have enjoyed." -Robert Baxter, Program Notes to Marston's Farrar

CONTENTS

I. MY LIFE AS A CHILD II. THE DRAMATIC IMPULSE III. I RESOLVE TO SING "CARMEN" IV. MY FIRST DAYS IN MY DREAM WORLD V. I REFUSE TO SING AT THE METROPOLITAN VI. PARIS VII. GERMANY: THE TURNING-POINT VIII. IMPERIAL ENCOURAGEMENT IX. ON TOUR; MONTE CARLO AND STOCKHOLM X. MY FOURTH SEASON XI. LEAVING BERLIN XII. MY FIRST APPEARANCE IN NEW YORK XIII. MISUNDERSTANDINGS XIV. THE DAYS I NOW ENJOY

The intimate and inspiring life-story of an American girl whose magic art and fascinating personality have made her the idol of two continents. Every one who has ever heard Miss Farrar sing or seen her act should own this absorbing book. “Farrar was not only an international opera star, she made more than 200 recordings and appeared in 14 silent films. The first media diva claimed headlines in newspapers, graced countless covers of magazines, and shared her life story in two autobiographies. During her 16-season reign at the Metropolitan Opera, Farrar commanded higher fees and appeared in more new productions than any other leading soprano. She sang 671 performances of 34 rôles in 29 operas. Before arriving at the Met on the opening night of the 1906 season, Farrar made headlines in Berlin, Monte Carlo, Munich, Stockholm, Salzburg, Paris, and Warsaw. Physical glamour, vocal appeal, and star temperament guaranteed Farrar acclaim few prima donnas have enjoyed.” -Robert Baxter, Program Notes to Marston’s Farrar (cover photograph courtesy of Klaus Sandrini)