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This is a rare look at the forces that shape the life of a great singer, Maureen Forrester. Her childhood insecurity leads her to make many strategic errors to try to gain a secure place in society. However, she died in poverty, after a spectacular vocal career. A tragic ending for a truly great woman and artist. There are numerous photos throughout the book. Contents: *Prologue *The entertainer *The price of being English *Prima Donna *The sounds of music *One hundred men & a girl *A woman of independent means *A lower key *Opportunity knocks - in vain *Solo flight *Angels *They're playing our song *Beyond La Belle province *Continental rhythms *Ich Bin Ein Berliner *Mr. Mahler *Hasty exits *Ja, ja, mein kind *A strong complex emotion *Under the baton *On the road *Master class *Touring company *Never the bride *Singing diplomacy *No diva *Bewitched, bothered & airborne *Learning the blues *Madame Chairman *Joy deeper still
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- PublisherMcClelland & Stewart
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 0771032277
- ISBN 13 9780771032271
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages326
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Maureen Forrester : out of character : a memoir
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McClelland & Stewart, Toronto, 1986
ISBN 10: 0771032277
ISBN 13: 9780771032271
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