Famed for her "golden voice" and her highly emotional performances in tragic and melodramatic roles, French actress Sarah Bernheardt (1845-1923) was the foremost leading lady of her age. Legendary for her unconventionality and her extremes of passion, she counted among her triumphant performances as Corlia in "King Lear", the Queen in "Ruy Blas", Phedra, Marguerite Gautier, Tosca and Fedora. She also enjoyed great success in "Hamlet" - not as Ophelia, but as the Prince - and as Pellead, her love of challenge led her to take on the most demanding of roles regardless of disparities of age or even gender. In "Memoir", John Murrell choreographs a memory dance for Bernhardt as she recalls the forces and personalities that have shaped her life. Facing an overwhelming need to preserve her experiences, she begins to dictate her memoirs to her faithful secretary, George Pitou. As she and George begin to recreate the personalities and events of long ago, past and present merge into one gloriously poignant moment and the Mediterranean background fades into the recollected landscape of a life fully and exuberantly lived. Produced at the state of the art recording studios of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation with sound effects and music. Performed by Douglas Chamberlain and Pat Galloway Music Composed by Laura Burton Approximate Duration 1 Hour
ASIN: 038038521X
VSKU: LFV.038038521X.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:John Murrell
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book is in very good condition. Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.