Author Description

This is a rare look at the forces that shape the life of a great singer, Maureen Forrester. Her childhood insecurity leads her to make many strategic errors to try to gain a secure place in society. However, she died in poverty, after a spectacular vocal career. A tragic ending for a truly great woman and artist. There are numerous photos throughout the book. Contents: *Prologue *The entertainer *The price of being English *Prima Donna *The sounds of music *One hundred men & a girl *A woman of independent means *A lower key *Opportunity knocks – in vain *Solo flight *Angels *They’re playing our song *Beyond La Belle province *Continental rhythms *Ich Bin Ein Berliner *Mr. Mahler *Hasty exits *Ja, ja, mein kind *A strong complex emotion *Under the baton *On the road *Master class *Touring company *Never the bride *Singing diplomacy *No diva *Bewitched, bothered & airborne *Learning the blues *Madame Chairman *Joy deeper still