American Aria: From Farm Boy to Opera Star

by Sherrill Milnes, Maria Zouves (Foreword), Dennis McGovern (Contributor)

Milnes, Sherrill, American From Farm Boy To Opera Star

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Stephanie Pieck · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the greatest operatic baritones of the twentieth century chronicles his life and career in an honest, heartfelt book that will delight singers and general readers alike. The book also includes a chronology of key performances and debuts as well as a discography. This last is a remarkable resource that could serve well as a general introduction to opera for listeners new to the form. Singers will undoubtedly pick up invaluable kernels of wisdom that will help them in their own art.