Schumann Heink The Last of the Titans

By Mary Lawton

Book Overview

""Schumann Heink: The Last of the Titans"" is a biography written by Mary Lawton that chronicles the life of the famous opera singer, Ernestine Schumann Heink. The book explores her early years in Germany, her rise to fame as one of the most celebrated contraltos of her time, and her personal life, including her marriages and relationships with her children. Lawton delves into the challenges Schumann Heink faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, as well as the impact of World War I on her career. The book also includes anecdotes and insights from those who knew Schumann Heink personally, providing a well-rounded portrait of this legendary performer. Overall, ""Schumann Heink: The Last of the Titans"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and career of one of the greatest singers of the early 20th century.1928. The book begins: I am a soldier�������s daughter. I was born, you know, the child of an Austrian army officer. My father was a lieutenant at that time. My mother was raised (and I, too, as is usual in the family of Austrian officers) in an Italian convent. She was most highly educated, my mother, and the education she then had no longer exists. Why, she spoke beautifully Italian, French, German, Dutch and even Latin-and had the most wonderful contralto voice you can imagine.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162777168
• ISBN13: 9781162777160
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"