Singing from the soul : an autobiography / José Carreras.

Author/creator Carreras, José
Format Book
Publication InfoSeattle : Y.C.P. Publications, ©1991.
Description280 pages, 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Subjects

Uniform titleSingen mit der Seele. English
SeriesLibrary of courage ; 1
Library of courage ; 1. ^A312825
Contents My wish comes true -- "I'm sorry, you have leukemia" -- The path of thorns begins -- Preparing for Seattle -- The bone marrow transplant -- Death and life -- Homecoming: Barcelona -- My second debut -- Childhood and opera -- My mother -- Juan Ruax, teacher and friend -- First successes in Spain and Italy -- New York, Vienna, Milan -- Working with Herbert von Karajan -- Singing from the soul -- The winning hand: programs and conductors -- The play's the thing -- Fame -- New productions, audience behaviour -- The critics -- The crisis in opera -- Between performances -- The acoustical wars -- Artist versus man -- What price a singer? -- Favourite operas -- 1988: Back in my world -- Reflections and conclusions -- Appendix A. First performances of Jose Carreras in his roles ; Appendix B. Discography ; Appendix C. Videography.
Abstract The famed Spanish tenor relates his battle against acute leukemia and his subsequent comeback, and recalls his youth and his operatic career. Tremendous worldwide interest followed the announcement of his sudden, life-threatening bout with leukemia in 1987 that forced him to withdraw from singing for a year. Carreras's account of this and subsequent events, from a successful bone marrow transplant in Seattle to triumphant post-recovery recitals in Barcelona and Vienna, is compelling. The elements of great talent, fame, tragedy, and miraculous recovery, combined with the author's zest for life, should earn Carreras the author a new audience, while renewing interest in his many fine recordings.
Local noteLittle-275836
General noteTranslation of: Singen mit der Seele.
General noteRunning title: José Carreras.
General noteIncludes index.
Bibliography noteDiscography: pages 241-262.
Bibliography noteVideography: pages 265-270.
Other titleJosé Carreras.
LCCN 90071130
ISBN1878756893 :