What's it like to grow up on a small farm in Illinois only to find yourself, some twenty years later, performing on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera? And then to travel the world, singing in historic theaters from La Scala in Milan to Vienna, Paris, London, and beyond? what does it take to be hailed as one of the great operatic baritones of all time? Former Metropolitan Opera star Sherrill Milnes tells all, revealing his artistic and personal life with great candor and considerable heart, in this completely updated, first-time-in-paperback edition of his very successful biography.
In this revised and updated paperback edition, operatic baritone Milne provides his autobiography, which details his life and career from his roots growing up on a farm in Illinois to his current life as a teacher at Northwestern University, conductor, competition judge, and co-founder of the non-profit organization VOICExperience. He describes performing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chorus, specific opera performances with regional companies and the Metropolitan Opera, friendships, and his vocal cord injuries. A chronology of his performances and list of Metropolitan Opera Company performances concludes the book. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
What's it like to grow up on a small farm in Illinois only to find yourself, some 20 years later, performing on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House? And then to travel the world, singing in historic theaters from La Scala in Milan to Vienna, Paris, London, and beyond? Former Met star Sherrill Milnes tells all in this completely updated, first-time-in-paperback edition of his very successful biography.
SHERRILL MILNES - AMERICAN ARIA: ENCORE
