My Path Through Life (1914)

My Path Through Life is a memoir written by Lilli Lehmann, a renowned German opera singer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book, originally published in 1914, recounts Lehmann's personal and professional experiences, from her childhood in Germany to her rise to fame as a soprano singer. Throughout the book, Lehmann describes her early years as the daughter of a musician and her early training in music and singing. She details her struggles to establish herself as a professional singer, including her early setbacks and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Lehmann also provides insights into the world of opera and the various roles she played throughout her career, including her performances in Wagnerian operas and her collaborations with other famous singers and conductors. In addition to her musical career, Lehmann discusses her personal life, including her marriages and her relationships with her children. She also reflects on her spiritual beliefs and her views on the role of art in society. Overall, My Path Through Life offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most celebrated opera singers of her time and provides valuable insights into the world of music and performance.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.