Risë Stevens
Subtitle: a life in music
By: by John Pennino.
Series: Great voices ;; 10
Publisher: Baskerville Publishers
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Fort Worth, Tex
Language: eng
Subjects: Stevens, Risë, 1913-; Mezzo sopranos -- United States -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Notes: Includes discography (p.   ) and bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Early years 1913-1938. The girl that was ; Schoen-René points the way ; In training ; A career launched ; Farewell to Prague; title: 1938-1963. The Met ; Marriage  ; Youngstown, Ohio ; Hollywood beckons ; The chocolate soldier ; Wartime activities ; Going my way ; On the air ; Carmen reenters ; The family hour ; Carmen center stage ; Television ; Changes ; The Fledermaus affair ; Carmen triumphant ; From Smith to Shomate ; Herodiade abroad Orfeo at home ; Another opening ; Closure; title: 1963-2005. The National Company ; Mannes College of Music ; A Metropolitan Opera encore.