Interpreters by Carl Van Vechten
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"Interpreters" by Carl Van Vechten is a collection of biographical essays about notable opera singers and their artistry, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and careers of various interpreters in the lyric arts, focusing notably on Olive Fremstad, Geraldine Farrar, and Mary Garden. It provides insight into their struggles, personalities, and the nuances of their performances, offering a glimpse into the world of opera during this transformative
period. The opening of the work centers around Olive Fremstad, detailing her tumultuous journey as a singer, her challenges with voice and performance, and the vigorous effort she invests in her characterizations. It describes how, despite her talent and intensity, she faces criticism and struggle with certain roles that her immense talent nonetheless shines through. This introductory section sets the tone for the book, which is marked by a deep appreciation for the art of performance and the complexities faced by those who interpret it, highlighting both personal struggles and artistic triumphs within the grand tapestry of opera. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964 |
|---|---|
| Title | Interpreters |
| Contents | Olive Fremstad -- Geraldine Farrar -- Mary Garden -- Feodor Chaliapine -- Mariette Mazarin -- Yvette Guilbert -- Waslav Nijinsky -- Epilogue. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images at The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Opera |
| Subject | Singers -- Biography |
| Subject | Nijinsky, Vaslaw, 1890-1950 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32979 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32979-6 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 582 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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