Nicolai Gedda: My Life and Art (Amadeus")

Presents memoirs of a prominent tenor known for his versatility, his proficiency in a range of musical styles, and his command of nine languages. He tells of his early life, the consequences of the revelation by his mother that he was adopted, his marriages, and his musical studies. He describes his career in music, his many roles, and his work with famous co-stars, conductors, accompanists, and directors. Includes a complete discography and a list of his repertoire, plus b&w family and publicity photos. An earlier version was published in 1977 in Swedish by Albert Bonniers Fŗlag, Stockholm. Lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)