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Elisabeth Schwarzkopf: A Self-Portrait

In this captivating film by Gerald Caillat, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, at the age of 80, looks back on her musical life and tells the story of her glittering career. The documentary contains accompanying archival footage as she narrates her life story, in English, through the various roles and performances that have shaped the life of one of the greatest of all singers. Schwarzkopf was one of the finest sopranos of her time. She was an outstanding performer both on the concert platform and in the opera house, where she memorably characterized such roles as Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni), the Marschallin (Der Rosenkavalier) and the Countess (Le nozze di Figaro).

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In this captivating film by Gerald Caillat, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, at the age of 80, looks back on her musical life and tells the story of her glittering career. The documentary contains accompanying archival footage as she narrates her life story, in English, through the various roles and performances that have shaped the life of one of the greatest of all singers. Schwarzkopf was one of the finest sopranos of her time. She was an outstanding performer both on the concert platform and in the opera house, where she memorably characterized such roles as Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni), the Marschallin (Der Rosenkavalier) and the Countess (Le nozze di Figaro).

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