Author Description

A Quaker Singer's Recollections is a memoir written by David Scull Bispham, an American operatic baritone and Quaker. Published in 1920, the book chronicles Bispham's life and career as a singer, from his early days studying music in Philadelphia to his international success on the operatic stage. Along the way, he shares anecdotes about his experiences working with famous composers and performers, including Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi. Bispham also reflects on his Quaker faith and how it influenced his approach to music and performance. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of opera in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as the life of a prominent Quaker musician.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.