This fascinating book provides an inside look at the world of opera in the early 20th century. Through personal interviews with some of the greatest singers of the day, including Marcella Sembrich and Emma Eames, the author explores both the technical and personal aspects of their craft. In addition, detailed descriptions of twelve operas bring the music and the drama to life. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of opera.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.