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The long awaited autobiography of ' La Stupenda ' the worlds most celebrated living soprano. From not particularly spectatcular musical beginnings, Joan Sutherland has built a world-conquering singing career. Born in] Australia between the wars, she came to prominence after winning a place at the Convent Garden opera School in her 20's. Roles in ' La Travista ', ' Lucia di Lammermoor ' and ' Alcina' bought tremendous reviews and headline attention. A woman of incredible musical talent, she matured to achieve legendary status in operatic circles, retaining a delightful personality and winning many friends over a 5 year career. Recalling her many encounters with the stars of our time she takes the reader behind the scenes and brings the world of Grand opera to life.
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A Prima Donna's Progress, Joan Sutherland
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- A Prima Donna's Progress
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joan Sutherland
- Publisher
- Orion
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 560
- ISBN10
- 0752816756
- ISBN13
- 9780752816753
- Series
- Tags
- True Stories, Biographies
- Description
- The long awaited autobiography of ' La Stupenda ' the worlds most celebrated living soprano. From not particularly spectatcular musical beginnings, Joan Sutherland has built a world-conquering singing career. Born in] Australia between the wars, she came to prominence after winning a place at the Convent Garden opera School in her 20's. Roles in ' La Travista ', ' Lucia di Lammermoor ' and ' Alcina' bought tremendous reviews and headline attention. A woman of incredible musical talent, she matured to achieve legendary status in operatic circles, retaining a delightful personality and winning many friends over a 5 year career. Recalling her many encounters with the stars of our time she takes the reader behind the scenes and brings the world of Grand opera to life.