Bücher von Charles Santley

Reminiscences Of My Life is an autobiographical book written by the renowned English baritone, Charles Santley. The book was first published in 1909 and provides a detailed account of the singer's life, from his childhood in Liverpool to his rise to fame as one of the most popular singers of his time. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of Santley's life. The first chapter, for instance, describes his childhood and early years, while subsequent chapters cover his musical education, his early career as a singer, and his experiences performing in various parts of the world. Throughout the book, Santley provides insights into the world of music and the challenges and rewards of a career as a professional singer. He also shares personal anecdotes and reminiscences about his encounters with other famous musicians and performers of his time, including Felix Mendelssohn, Richard Wagner, and Giuseppe Verdi. Overall, Reminiscences Of My Life is a fascinating and insightful account of the life and career of one of the most celebrated singers of the 19th century. It offers a unique perspective on the world of music and provides a valuable historical record of the era in which Santley lived and worked.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.

Sir Charles Santley (1834-1922), the English baritone whose career spanned more than fifty years, embracing both the operatic and concert stages, ranked among the foremost singers of his generation. After studying in Italy, he returned to England, where he was soon in great demand on the concert platform and in operatic roles, singing with the Pyne-Harrison, Mapleson and Carl Rosa opera companies, the Sacred Harmonic Society, the Philharmonic Society, and at the major English music festivals. His name is linked inseparably with the lavish Handel festivals at the Crystal Palace, and with the prophet in Mendelssohn's great oratorio Elijah. Santley's memoirs, first published in 1892 and reissued here in the third edition of that year, concentrate almost exclusively on his operatic career (a further volume on his concert experiences had been planned). His genial and informative anecdotes underpin the overriding message that hard work and perseverance win the day.