Notes of a Singer. Memoirs of the Celebrated Tenor, Artist of the Mariinsky Theatre, Participant of the Russian Seasons of Sergey Diaghilev in Paris and London

Notes of a Singer. Memoirs of the Celebrated Tenor, Artist of the Mariinsky Theatre, Participant of the "Russian Seasons" of Sergey Diaghilev in Paris and London
Aleksandr Dmitrievich Aleksandrovich (Pokrovski) - a renowned opera singer, lyrical tenor - describes his life and creative path against the backdrop of global events occurring in the world and in Russia. Without exaggeration and excessive pathos, Aleksandrovich tells how difficult it was during this time to preserve Russian cultural heritage, what obstacles were overcome, and what hardships were endured by devotedly musical, educated, truly creative people. He recounts his teachers, performances on world stages, interesting opera productions, concerts, paying special attention to Russian music, and remarkable performers. The author devotes separate chapters to the great figures of art S.P. Diaghilev and F.I. Shalyapin.