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Discover the enchanting world of Florence Foster Jenkins with this unabridged audio book on MP3. Shipping is FREE, and your order will be dispatched from our Auckland warehouse within 15 days, ensuring no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. This BRAND NEW audio book, with ISBN 9781509847129, captures the extraordinary life of Florence, a woman who despite lacking pitch, rhythm, and tone, became famous for her unique approach to music. Born to affluent parents in 1868, her passion for singing led her to conquer the stage at Carnegie Hall, celebrated for her memorable performances. This audio book details her tumultuous journey from a talented pianist to the musical icon she became, supported by her common-law husband St. Clair Bayfield. Jasper Rees narrates her compelling story, one that inspired the critically acclaimed film featuring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant. Florence’s legacy is a testament to resilience and passion, making this audio book a must-have for fans of music history and biography. Perfect for those who appreciate inspiring stories about perseverance in pursuit of one’s dreams. Immerse yourself in her life’s work through this inspiring audio book, a delightful addition to your collection. Experience the laughter, talent, and heartwarming moments of a woman who dared to sing, and let Florence Foster Jenkins’ remarkable tale inspire you today.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509847129
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2016
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
'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 1868 to wealthy Pennsylvanian parents, Florence was a talented young pianist but her life was thrown into turmoil when she eloped with Frank Jenkins, a man twice her age. The marriage proved a disaster and, in order to survive, Florence was forced to abandon her dreams of a musical career and teach the piano. Then her father died in 1909 and, newly installed in New York, she used a considerable inheritance to fund her passion. She set up a prestigious amateur music club and began staging operas. Aided by her English common-law husband, St Clair Bayfield, she worked tirelessly to support the city's musical life. Many young singers owed their start to Florence, but she too yearned to perform and began giving regular recitals that quickly attracted a cult following. And yet nothing could prepare the world for the astonishing climax of her career when, at the age of seventy-six, she performed at the most hallowed concert hall in America.
In Florence Foster Jenkins, Jasper Rees tells her extraordinary story, which inspired the film starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, and directed by Stephen Frears. This remarkable book also includes Nicholas Martin's funny, moving and inspirational screenplay.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509847129
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2016
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
'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 1868 to wealthy Pennsylvanian parents, Florence was a talented young pianist but her life was thrown into turmoil when she eloped with Frank Jenkins, a man twice her age. The marriage proved a disaster and, in order to survive, Florence was forced to abandon her dreams of a musical career and teach the piano. Then her father died in 1909 and, newly installed in New York, she used a considerable inheritance to fund her passion. She set up a prestigious amateur music club and began staging operas. Aided by her English common-law husband, St Clair Bayfield, she worked tirelessly to support the city's musical life. Many young singers owed their start to Florence, but she too yearned to perform and began giving regular recitals that quickly attracted a cult following. And yet nothing could prepare the world for the astonishing climax of her career when, at the age of seventy-six, she performed at the most hallowed concert hall in America.
In Florence Foster Jenkins, Jasper Rees tells her extraordinary story, which inspired the film starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, and directed by Stephen Frears. This remarkable book also includes Nicholas Martin's funny, moving and inspirational screenplay.