The Pursuit of Perfection: A Life of Maggie Teyte
Atheneum, 1979. First American edition. Hardcover. First American edition. Hardcover. 327 pp. with discography, index. Illustrated. Fine (small ownership initials and date top corner front free endpaper). Biography of one of the great singers of the early 20th century, English born Mary Teyte (born Tate in Wolverhampton). She reached her peak reputation in France, in French opera and song. In the first part of her career she concentrated on opera---Mozart, Puccini, Massenet, Gounod--- and appeared in the U.S. just befoer WWI in "Cedrillion" with Mary Garden. During WWII, she toured the States and afterwarsd appearde in light opera, musical comedy, and even music hall. Fine / very good. Item #E20292
ISBN: 9780689109645
Price: $12.00