Such Sweet Compulsion is an autobiography written by the famous American opera singer, Geraldine Farrar. In this book, Farrar recounts her life story, from her early days in Massachusetts to her rise to fame as one of the most celebrated sopranos of her time. She shares her experiences performing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, as well as her travels around the world to perform in other major opera houses. Farrar also delves into her personal life, including her marriage to the Italian conductor, Arturo Toscanini, ...
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Such Sweet Compulsion is an autobiography written by the famous American opera singer, Geraldine Farrar. In this book, Farrar recounts her life story, from her early days in Massachusetts to her rise to fame as one of the most celebrated sopranos of her time. She shares her experiences performing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, as well as her travels around the world to perform in other major opera houses. Farrar also delves into her personal life, including her marriage to the Italian conductor, Arturo Toscanini, and her relationships with other famous musicians and artists of the era. Throughout the book, Farrar provides insights into the world of opera and the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career in this demanding field. Such Sweet Compulsion offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most talented and influential singers of the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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