Montserrat Caballe: Casta Diva
by Robert Pullen, Stephen Taylor
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Author: Robert Pullen, Stephen TaylorEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1995-01-25
ISBN: 1555532284
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: Northeastern
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Book Review: ASK AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
The above summarises what can be achieved with this volume. A tribute and paean to one of the(or perhaps, THE) greatest sopranos not only of this century but in all history, this is indeed long overdue but once read, is worth every single second of the wait. Chronicling her life story from her childhood in war-torn Spain to her formative years in Basel and Bremen, to the final day when she burst into the international spotlight and thereafter, this book more than serves as a bible for the Caballe fan. Thorough and all-encompassing in its scope, it provides more than just a cursory glance into Caballe's life. However, its ambitious scale does not in any way diminish the value of its "lesser" contents - the intimate moments that are revealed and shared with the readers. This compendium takes on even more weight and profundity especially when Caballe herself read through the entire draft and personally signed every page as authorisation. Filled to the ends and brimming over with more information than one could ever need, this books also scores with its subtle humour laced throughout the book. Discover how true Caballe's sense of humour is with many examples. Appended at the end with a critical biography, in which Caballe had no hand in, the authors air their views and opinions of the recordings made by Caballe, and if I may say so, they are spot on. Why not read this book if you love classical music. Get this book if you love opera. If you love Caballe, then beg, borrow or steal one if you must, by hook or by crook. It will be the only investment that has definite paybacks. A perfect tribute to La Superba, Montserrat Caballe, Prima Donna Assoluta.
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