Verrett Shirley (63 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. An inspiring self-portrait of a world-renowned African American vocal artistThis is a fascinating account of a gifted woman's coming of age and rise to success at a time when black classical musicians faced barriers at every turn. Shirley Verrett possessed a talent and ambition so dazzling she could not be denied?and she became one of the most celebrated artists of her time. I Never Walked Alone draws the reader into the world of this graceful, fiery artist, dramatically telling the story of her childhood and her brilliant international career. The book is filled with behind-the-scenes tales of this diva's great performances, roles, and collaborations, offering insight into her stormy personal relationships as well as her private struggles and critical decisions. Featuring forewords and afterwords by such figures as Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Zubhin Mehta, and Claudio Abbado, this richly detailed book paints a vivid picture of a magnificent survivor and an indelible artist known around the world as the black Maria Callas.Shirley Verrett (Ann Arbor, MI, and New York, NY) is currently Professor of Voice at the University of Michigan School of Music.Christopher Brooks is a biographer and award-winning musicologist.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. An inspiring self-portrait of a world-renowned African American vocal artistThis is a fascinating account of a gifted woman's coming of age and rise to success at a time when black classical musicians faced barriers at every turn. Shirley Verrett possessed a talent and ambition so dazzling she could not be denied?and she became one of the most celebrated artists of her time. I Never Walked Alone draws the reader into the world of this graceful, fiery artist, dramatically telling the story of her childhood and her brilliant international career. The book is filled with behind-the-scenes tales of this diva's great performances, roles, and collaborations, offering insight into her stormy personal relationships as well as her private struggles and critical decisions. Featuring forewords and afterwords by such figures as Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Zubhin Mehta, and Claudio Abbado, this richly detailed book paints a vivid picture of a magnificent survivor and an indelible artist known around the world as the black Maria Callas.Shirley Verrett (Ann Arbor, MI, and New York, NY) is currently Professor of Voice at the University of Michigan School of Music.Christopher Brooks is a biographer and award-winning musicologist.…

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardback. Condition: Good. An inspiring self-portrait of a world-renowned African American vocal artistThis is a fascinating account of a gifted woman's coming of age and rise to success at a time when black classical musicians faced barriers at every turn. Shirley Verrett possessed a talent and ambition so dazzling she could not be denied?and she became one of the most celebrated artists of her time. I Never Walked Alone draws the reader into the world of this graceful, fiery artist, dramatically telling the story of her childhood and her brilliant international career. The book is filled with behind-the-scenes tales of this diva's great performances, roles, and collaborations, offering insight into her stormy personal relationships as well as her private struggles and critical decisions. Featuring forewords and afterwords by such figures as Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Zubhin Mehta, and Claudio Abbado, this richly detailed book paints a vivid picture of a magnificent survivor and an indelible artist known around the world as the black Maria Callas.Shirley Verrett (Ann Arbor, MI, and New York, NY) is currently Professor of Voice at the University of Michigan School of Music.Christopher Brooks is a biographer and award-winning musicologist.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. An inspiring self-portrait of a world-renowned African American vocal artistThis is a fascinating account of a gifted woman's coming of age and rise to success at a time when black classical musicians faced barriers at every turn. Shirley Verrett possessed a talent and ambition so dazzling she could not be denied?and she became one of the most celebrated artists of her time. I Never Walked Alone draws the reader into the world of this graceful, fiery artist, dramatically telling the story of her childhood and her brilliant international career. The book is filled with behind-the-scenes tales of this diva's great performances, roles, and collaborations, offering insight into her stormy personal relationships as well as her private struggles and critical decisions. Featuring forewords and afterwords by such figures as Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Zubhin Mehta, and Claudio Abbado, this richly detailed book paints a vivid picture of a magnificent survivor and an indelible artist known around the world as the black Maria Callas.Shirley Verrett (Ann Arbor, MI, and New York, NY) is currently Professor of Voice at the University of Michigan School of Music.Christopher Brooks is a biographer and award-winning musicologist.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. 1st. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

hardcover. Condition: VERY GOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: VERY GOOD. Inscribed to Audrey by both authors; 336 clean, unmarked, tight pages; 2 tiny spots on fore-edge of textblock; cover is clean and sturdy; very light shelf and corner wear on dust jacket.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2003; burgundy paper covered boards with gold titles; glossy illustrated paper jacket encased in Brodart like jacket; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; inscribed to previous owner and signed by author on half title page; interior is clean and unmarked; 336 pages. Signed by Author.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hoboken, 2003; flat signed on title page by author with inscription and signature on free front end paper; 1st edition; purple paper covered boards; mild spine edge wear; illustrated jacket with mild corner wear; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; Interior is clean and unmarked; 336 pages. Signed by Author. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover in dust jacket, minor wear, previous owner bookplate inside front cover, binding tight and pages bright, a very nice copy.

Condition: New.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. I Never Walked Alone: The Autobiography of an American Singer. Book.

Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: Wiley Pub Date: 4/30/2003 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 336 first edition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Edition Unstated. Some shelf and corner wear. Small tear in the front of the dust jacket. Text appears clean. Binding is tight and solid in very good condition. Looks Nice. Size: 25 cm. 336 pp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Verrett, Shirley; ISBN: 0471209910. ISBN/EAN: 9780471209911. Dewey Code: 782.1/092 B 21. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561006830.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st. 58 pages; items by/about: Opera; Tosca -Weekly Broadcasts (Stories, Photos, Cast: John Cheek, Fernando Corena, Italo Tajo, Luciano Pavarotti, Shirley Verrett, Cornell MacNeil, Andrea Velis, Russell Christopher, Robert Sapolsky, Philip Booth, Etc), Barrymore Laurence Scherer (Did Sardou Steal from Maurice Barrymore?), Deborah Seabury (The Singer's World: Voice Teachers II), William Ashbrook (Deeper meaning in Tosca), Lanfranco Rasponi (sara Scuderi interview), Record Reviews, Etc. B/W Illus; Shirley Verrett on Cover (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st. 54 clean, unmarked pages; stapled wraps; includes items by/about: Opera;Samson et Dalila & Rigoletto at the Met (Photos, Stories, Casts: (Placido Domingo, Michael Devlin, Alain Fondary, Mark W. Baker, Philip Cokorinos, Charles Anthony, John MacUrdy, Shirley Verrett & Luciano Pavarotti, Michael Forest, Joyce Guyer, Leo Nucci, Brigitta Svenden, Paul De Paola, Maria Donaldi, June Anderson, Sondra Kelly), Operawatch (Peter Kvorsky, Santa Fe Opera, Jose Van Dam, Nelio Santi, Dennis Russell Davies, Johanna Meier, Ghena Dimitrovia, J. Patrick Raftery, Lauritz Melchior), Richard Dyer (Shirley Verrett), Tim Smith (Sarasota Opera), Joseph Kestner (La Maledizione, Rigoletto), William Weaver (Verdi & Humor), Book & Recording Reviews, Etc. B/W Illus; Shirley Verrett on Cover (illustrator).…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. This book is like new; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some shelfwear. Inside pages are clean. ; 1 x 9.3 x 6.1 Inches; 336 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. U.S.A.: John Wiley & Sons, 2003. First edition, first printing. Maroon hardcover with dustjacket. Looks and feels new and unread, tight binding, no names or other markings, dustjacket in mylar protector. Very tiny smudge on lower part of front cover beneath the dustjacket. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…