Florence Foster Jenkins the inspiring true story of the world's worst singer
"People may say that I couldn't sing. But no one can say that I didn't sing." Despite lacking pitch, rhythm or tone, Florence Foster Jenkins became one of America's best-known sopranos, celebrated for her unique recordings and her sell-out concert at Carnegie Hall. Born in 1...
Main Authors: | Martin, Nicholas (Author), Rees, Jasper (Author) |
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Format: | Books Print Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
New York :
St. Martin's Griffin,
2016.
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Edition: | First U.S. edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Wilkes-Barre, Pa
- Mrs Dr Jenkins
- Philadelphian
- Chairman of music
- Mrs St Clair Bayfield
- Legatee
- Club woman
- The singing president
- Lady Florence
- queen of the night
- Prima donna of Carnegie Hall
- Like father, like daughter
- Epilogue.