Publisher's Synopsis
Florence Simms: A Biography is a book written by Richard Roberts that delves into the life and career of Florence Simms, a prominent American opera singer of the early 20th century. The book explores Simms' upbringing, her early musical education and training, and her rise to fame as a soprano singer on the international stage. Roberts provides a detailed account of Simms' performances and collaborations with other famous musicians of her time, including Enrico Caruso and Arturo Toscanini. He also delves into her personal life, including her marriage to fellow opera singer Pasquale Amato and her struggles with health issues later in life.The book offers insights into the challenges faced by women in the music industry during Simms' era, as well as the cultural and social climate of the early 20th century. Roberts draws on extensive research and interviews with Simms' colleagues and contemporaries to create a comprehensive and engaging biography of this remarkable artist. Overall, Florence Simms: A Biography is a fascinating account of one of the most talented and influential opera singers of her time and provides a unique perspective on the world of classical music in the early 20th century.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.
