Jenny Lind: A Record and Analysis of the Method of the Late Madame Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt (1894)

Jenny Lind: A Record And Analysis Of The Method Of The Late Madame Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt is a book written by William Smyth Rockstro in 1894. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the singing method used by the famous Swedish opera singer, Jenny Lind. Rockstro, a renowned musicologist and flutist, had the opportunity to study under Lind and was able to observe her vocal techniques firsthand. In the book, Rockstro provides a detailed account of Lind's life and career, including her early training in Sweden and her rise to fame in Europe and America. He then goes on to analyze her vocal method, providing a thorough examination of her breathing, tone production, and phrasing. He also includes a number of exercises and vocalises that Lind used in her own practice, as well as examples of her performances.The book is an important resource for singers and musicians interested in the history of vocal technique and the development of opera singing in the 19th century. It provides a rare glimpse into the training and methods of one of the most celebrated singers of the era, and is a valuable addition to any music library.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.