The life of Camilla Williams : African American classical singer and opera diva / Camilla Williams and Stephanie Shonekan.
| Author/creator | Williams, Camilla |
| Other author | Shonekan, Stephanie. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lewiston : The Edwin Mellen Press, ©2011. |
| Description | iii, 274 pages, 13 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword / by Elizabeth Nash -- Introduction / by Stephanie Shonekan -- Prologue / by Camilla Williams -- Back to the beginning -- Season of preparation -- A butterfly's metamorphosis -- An uncomfortable cocoon -- A butterfly emerges -- Spreading my wings -- A workin' travelin' girl -- My life's love -- The European stage -- Traversing the motherland -- Contributing to the cause -- The world at my feet -- Path to teaching -- From east coast to mid-west -- Coaching voices, molding minds -- Spotlight in my twilight -- Lessons of a lifetime -- Addendum: Boris' story. |
| Abstract | This book is the memoir of an African-American operatic soprano. It is co-written by a Nigerian ethnomusicologist, and relates Williams' early life, education and subsequent career as an artist and educator. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011002594 |
| ISBN | 9780773414839 |
| ISBN | 0773414835 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML420.W5426 A3 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |