The Swedish Nightingale: A Biography Of Jenny Lind

By Helen Headland

Book Overview

""The Swedish Nightingale: A Biography Of Jenny Lind"" by Helen Headland is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Jenny Lind, one of the most celebrated opera singers of the 19th century. Born in Sweden in 1820, Lind showed an early talent for singing and was trained by some of the best vocal coaches of her time. She quickly rose to fame in Europe and later in the United States, where her performances were met with great acclaim.The book explores Lind's personal life, including her relationships with various suitors and her marriage to Otto Goldschmidt, a German composer and conductor. It also delves into Lind's philanthropic work, which included fundraising for various charities and causes.Throughout the book, Headland provides a detailed analysis of Lind's performances and the impact she had on the world of opera. She also examines the cultural and historical context of Lind's career, shedding light on the social and political issues of the time.Overall, ""The Swedish Nightingale: A Biography Of Jenny Lind"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on the world of music and beyond.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: 1162798297
• ISBN13: 9781162798295
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"