My Path Through Life (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lilli Lehmann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026534686X ISBN 13: 9780265346860

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

My Path Through Life is Lilli Lehmann’s intimate memoir, tracing a remarkable journey from a storied family past to a life on the world’s stages.

It blends personal history with the art and politics of opera, revealing the woman behind the famous voice.

This edition gathers Lehmann’s memories of early training, pivotal performances, and the people who shaped her career. From family stories told by her mother to encounters with conductors, composers, and peers, the book offers a vivid portrait of a life spent in music, travel, and learning.

• Anecdotes about iconic moments on stage and behind the scenes.
• Characters she met, from Verdi to Brahms, and the lessons she drew from them.
• Reflections on faith, style, and the craft of singing across different countries.
• Family history and the ties that fed her artistic growth.

Ideal for readers of music history, performance memoirs, and fans of a legendary soprano who shaped an era of opera.

About this title

Language Notes

Text: English, German (translation)

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026534686X
• ISBN 13: 9780265346860
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 630