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- catalog abstract "Lawrence Tibbett is considered one of the world's greatest operatic baritones. Born in Bakersfield, California, in 1896, he made his Metropolitan Opera debut as a total unknown in 1923. He quickly rose to unprecedented success in opera, film, and radio, becoming a household name. His fame, along with his pioneering work for American opera and music in general, accorded him a prominent place in the pantheon of American artists. Published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tibbett's birth, this first biography of the legendary opera star traces his life from the obscure poverty of his youth in the American Wild West to his years of wealth and fame in New York and Hollywood; sex scandals, drug overdoses, stabbings, and shootings were all part of his world. Tibbett's success as well as his tragic vocal decline and painful descent into alcoholism are recounted here. The book includes short critical analyses of existing Tibbett recordings, the commercial releases and privately recorded operas, and his films. A discography and numerous previously unpublished photographs are also included. Incorporating exclusive interviews with family members, friends, and colleagues, the book recreates the life of a prominent American personality, set against the backdrop of an important period in American musical history.".
- catalog contributor b8895028.
- catalog contributor b8895029.
- catalog created "c1996.".
- catalog date "1996".
- catalog date "c1996.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1996.".
- catalog description "Discography: p. 275-276.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-273) and index.".
- catalog description "Lawrence Tibbett is considered one of the world's greatest operatic baritones. Born in Bakersfield, California, in 1896, he made his Metropolitan Opera debut as a total unknown in 1923. He quickly rose to unprecedented success in opera, film, and radio, becoming a household name. His fame, along with his pioneering work for American opera and music in general, accorded him a prominent place in the pantheon of American artists. Published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tibbett's birth, this first biography of the legendary opera star traces his life from the obscure poverty of his youth in the American Wild West to his years of wealth and fame in New York and Hollywood; sex scandals, drug overdoses, stabbings, and shootings were all part of his world. Tibbett's success as well as his tragic vocal decline and painful descent into alcoholism are recounted here.".
- catalog description "The book includes short critical analyses of existing Tibbett recordings, the commercial releases and privately recorded operas, and his films. A discography and numerous previously unpublished photographs are also included. Incorporating exclusive interviews with family members, friends, and colleagues, the book recreates the life of a prominent American personality, set against the backdrop of an important period in American musical history.".
- catalog extent "283 p., [40] p. of plates :".
- catalog hasFormat "Dear rogue.".
- catalog identifier "1574670085".
- catalog isFormatOf "Dear rogue.".
- catalog issued "1996".
- catalog issued "c1996.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Portland, Or. : Amadeus Press,".
- catalog relation "Dear rogue.".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog subject "782.1/092 B 20".
- catalog subject "Baritones (Singers) United States Biography.".
- catalog subject "ML420.T52 W45 1996".
- catalog subject "Tibbett, Lawrence, 1896-1960.".
- catalog title "Dear rogue : a biography of the American baritone Lawrence Tibbett / by Hertzel Weinstat and Bert Wechsler.".
- catalog type "Biography. fast".
- catalog type "text".