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This biography of Ernestine Schumann-Heink, one of the most celebrated contraltos of her time, explores her life and career on stage and off. Born in Germany in 1861, Schumann-Heink emigrated to the United States in 1883 and soon became a sensation in the world of opera. Her... Read Full Overview

This biography of Ernestine Schumann-Heink, one of the most celebrated contraltos of her time, explores her life and career on stage and off. Born in Germany in 1861, Schumann-Heink emigrated to the United States in 1883 and soon became a sensation in the world of opera. Her... Read Full Overview

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""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,... Read Full Overview

""Schumann Heink: The Last of the Titans"" is a biographical book written by Mary Lawton. It tells the story of Ernestine Schumann Heink, a German-born American contralto singer who was widely regarded as one of the greatest singers of her time. The book traces her life from... Read Full Overview