{"product_id":"the-american-opera-singer-the-lives-adventures-of-americas-great-singers-in-opera-concert-from-1825to-the-present-paperback","title":"The American Opera Singer: The Lives \u0026 Adventures of America's Great Singers in Opera \u0026 Concert from 1825to the Present - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter G. Davis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn America today, opera has never been more popular, and one reason for this is, no doubt, that American opera singers are fixtures on every leading opera stage throughout the world. In this lively and engrossing account, Peter G. Davis, music critic for New York magazine and a leading opera authority, tells the story of how these plucky, resilient and supremely talented American singers have transformed this venerable European-born art form and made it their own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStarting with opera's arrival in America in the early nineteenth century, Davis shows how American singers grew in sophistication and stature along with the country. From the nineteenth-century pioneers who crashed the gates of Europe's elite opera circles, to the glamorous singers of the early twentieth century who were also Hollywood stars and publicity magnets, to the highly professional singers since World War II who not only have gained European acceptance but now dominate the industry, this lively and highly readable account chronicles the extraordinary lives and adventures of these larger-than-life personalities. Included are Maria Callas, Beverly Sills, Richard Tucker, Leontyne Price, Marilyn Horne, Lawrence Tibbett, and a galaxy of others whose stories are as dramatic and compelling as the roles they sang on stage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFull of prima-donna antics, hilarious backstage anecdotes, and performance lore, \u003ci\u003eThe American Opera Singer\u003c\/i\u003e will delight anyone who has felt the magic of opera, and will provide a new canon of American singing sure to provoke spirited debate among aficionados. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTrained as a musician and composer, Peter G. Davis has been writing about music for over thirty years in such publications as the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, The Times of London, High Fidelity, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOpera News.\u003c\/i\u003e He is currently music critic for \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and lives in New York City. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExperience the artistry of America's supremely talented singers on RCA Victor Red Seal's \u003ci\u003eThe American Opera Singer, \u003c\/i\u003e a companion 2-CD set to this book, now available in record stores.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn America today, opera has never been more popular, and one reason for this is, no doubt, that American opera singers are fixtures on every leading opera stage throughout the world. In this lively and engrossing account, Peter G. Davis, music critic for New York magazine and a leading opera authority, tells the story of how these plucky, resilient and supremely talented American singers have transformed this venerable European-born art form and made it their own. \u003cbr\u003eStarting with opera's arrival in America in the early nineteenth century, Davis shows how American singers grew in sophistication and stature along with the country. From the nineteenth-century pioneers who crashed the gates of Europe's elite opera circles, to the glamorous singers of the early twentieth century who were also Hollywood stars and publicity magnets, to the highly professional singers since World War II who not only have gained European acceptance but now dominate the industry, this lively and highly readable account chronicles the extraordinary lives and adventures of these larger-than-life personalities. Included are Maria Callas, Beverly Sills, Richard Tucker, Leontyne Price, Marilyn Horne, Lawrence Tibbett, and a galaxy of others whose stories are as dramatic and compelling as the roles they sang on stage. \u003cbr\u003eFull of prima-donna antics, hilarious backstage anecdotes, and performance lore, \"The American Opera Singer will delight anyone who has felt the magic of opera, and will provide a new canon of American singing sure to provoke spirited debate among aficionados. \u003cbr\u003eTrained as a musician and composer, Peter G. Davis has been writing about music for over thirty years in such publications as the \"NewYork Times, The Times of London, High Fidelity, and \"Opera News. He is currently music critic for \"New York magazine and lives in New York City. \u003cbr\u003eExperience the artistry of America's supremely talented singers on RCA Victor Red Seal's \"The American Opera Singer, a companion 2-CD set to this book, now available in record stores. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From the Hardcover edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn America today, opera has never been more popular, and one reason for this is, no doubt, that American opera singers are fixtures on every leading opera stage throughout the world. In this lively and engrossing account, Peter G. Davis, music critic for New York magazine and a leading opera authority, tells the story of how these plucky, resilient and supremely talented American singers have transformed this venerable European-born art form and made it their own. Included are Maria Callas, Beverly Sills, Richard Tucker, Leontyne Price, Marilyn Horne, Lawrence Tibbett, and a galaxy of others whose stories are as dramatic and compelling as the roles they sang on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrained as a musician and composer, \u003cb\u003ePeter G. Davis\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing about music for over 30 years in such publications as the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, \u003c\/i\u003ethe\u003ci\u003e Times\u003c\/i\u003e of London, \u003ci\u003e High Fidelity\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOpera News.\u003c\/i\u003e He is currently music critic for \u003ci\u003eNew York \u003c\/i\u003emagazine and lives in New York City. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe American Opera Singer.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 640\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.57 x 8.5 x 5.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 16, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42687045075007,"sku":"9780385421744","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b2e3cdba5c75fe34c82bf73985d3e9e6.webp?v=1764977268","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-american-opera-singer-the-lives-adventures-of-americas-great-singers-in-opera-concert-from-1825to-the-present-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}