Fifty-five years in five acts
Astrid Varnay
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Fifty-five years in five acts
by Astrid Varnay, Donald Arthur
Published
October 26, 2000
Publisher
Northeastern University Press
Pages
392
ISBN-13
9781555534554
ISBN-10
1555534554
Description
"In this memoir, Varnay reflects on her remarkable life in opera, discussing her signature roles and performances, vocal preparation and technique, interpretive acting style, and her seamless transition from leading soprano to character roles, including her switch from Elektra to Klytamnestra in Strauss's Elektra. Her fascinating account is filled with frank, often critical observations about many of the most significant vocal artists, conductors, and directors of the twentieth century. She describes her lifelong friendship with her operatic idol, Kirsten Flagstad, the years at the Met and conflicts with Rudolf Bing, her appearances at the Bayreuth and Salzburg Festivals, and her artistic rift with Herbert von Karajan."--BOOK JACKET.
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This edition of Fifty-five years in five acts has approximately 392 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Fifty-five years in five acts typically takes between 8h 10m and 5h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 98,000 words and common reading speeds.
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Fifty-five years in five acts was written by Astrid Varnay, Donald Arthur.
When was Fifty-five years in five acts published?
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