Memoir of Bethany Beardslee, the iconic American soprano known as the composer's singer.

(Amadeus). This is the first collection of writings that deal with the life and career of the great American baritone, Lawrence Tibbett. In the articles and interviews selected for inclusion in this volume Tibbett writes about his artistic concerns: voice production, singing and acting on stage and in film, operatic teamwork, opera and the movies, modern music, and a variety of related topics.

This book explores the fascinating musical and dramatic elements within Fidelio, Beethoven's only complete opera.