In My Own Voice: Memoirs

by Christa Ludwig

Overview

(Limelight). One of the greatest mezzo-sopranos of postwar opera, Christa Ludwig recalls her long and lustrous career singing for two generations of adoring audiences, under the batons of such conductors as Klemperer, Karajan, Solti, and Bernstein, in the great opera houses of the world. Her memoirs make clear why Bernstein said of her, "She is simply the best, and the best of all possible human beings."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780879102814
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	08/01/2004
Series:	Limelight
Edition description:	1ST LIMELI
Pages:	322
Sales rank:	506,837
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

Editorial Reviews

Ludwig, an opera singer, tells of her early years growing up surrounded by opera, the difficult years in Germany under the Third Reich, her professional debut at age 18, and her 50-year career. She describes her work with opera icons and professionals behind the scenes, and discusses her personal triumphs and tragedies. Includes b&w stage photos and photos from personal collections. Originally published in German, 1994, Herschel Verlag, Berlin. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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