02220cam a22003133u 4500 32835 UtSlPG 20260610133741.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 ML Farrar, Geraldine, 1882-1967 Geraldine Farrar: The Story of an American Singer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-06-16 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Geraldine Farrar: The Story of an American Singer" by Geraldine Farrar is an autobiographical account detailing the life and career of the renowned American soprano, written in the early 20th century. The narrative not only shares Farrar's journey in the world of opera but also emphasizes the influence of her family, particularly her mother's support, in shaping her artistic aspirations. The book encompasses her humble beginnings in Melrose, Massachusetts, and her rise to prominence on the grand opera stages of Europe. At the start of the memoir, Farrar reflects on her childhood in Melrose, where her early musical talents were nurtured by her family. She recalls her early singing experiences, the development of her ambitious dreams, and her determination to pursue a career in music despite the insecurities of her gift. The opening chapters highlight her burgeoning passion for opera, the encouragement from her parents, and pivotal moments such as her first public performances and singing lessons, setting the stage for her eventual success in the competitive world of opera. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Farrar, Geraldine, 1882-1967 Singers -- United States -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32835 73681 73681