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100 1 _aFarrar, Geraldine,
_d1882-1967
245 1 0 _aGeraldine Farrar: The Story of an American Singer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-16
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFarrar, Geraldine, 1882-1967
653 _aSingers -- United States -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32835
999 _c73681
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