Mattia Battistini king of baritones and baritone of kings /

• Main Author: Chuilon, Jacques.
• Other Authors: Glasow, E. Thomas.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English; Italian
• Published: Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2009.
• Subjects: Battistini, Mattia, > 1856-1928.; Baritones (Singers) > Biography. > Italy; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Composers & Musicians.; MUSIC > Opera. > Genres & Styles; Electronic books.
• Online Access: ebrary; View fulltext via EzAccess; MyiLibrary
• Item Description: "A translation of the French work Battistini, le dernier divo, published in 1996"--T.p. verso.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxv, 405 p., [24] p. of plates) : ill.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Includes discography: p. 387-[399].
• ISBN: 9780810867277 (electronic bk.); 0810867273 (electronic bk.)

Mattia Battistini (1856-1928) is considered by many to be among the finest examples of the bel canto singing style. His unique vocal abilities and strong stage personality made him the most famous singer of his time, with a career spanning nearly 50 yearsin the most revered opera venues in Europe. Mattia Battistini: King of Baritones and Baritone of Kings covers the singer's entire career, from his first performance in Rome in 1878 to his final concert 50 years later. Jacques Chuilon analyzes Battistini's principle roles, recordings, and vocal technique, accessing a rich collection of reviews.