Kampen, Claire Van

Farinelli and the King

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ISBN 13:
9781786822949
author:
Kampen, Claire Van
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Oberon Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
21 x 13 centimetres (0.11 kg)
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Drama, General
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£14.73

Description

The Royal Spanish court in the 18th century was a place of great beauty and melancholy. King Philippe V lay awake in his chamber, plagued by depression and insomnia. Desperate for a cure, he heard of Farinelli - a castrato with a voice so divine it had the power to captivate all who heard it. Farinelli's extraordinary talent was both a blessing and a curse. The king was capricious and difficult to please, but even he was astonished when Farinelli sang. Philippe begged him to stay, but would Farinelli choose a life of solitude over fame and fortune in the opera houses of Europe? This enchanting tale explores the complexities of talent, isolation, and the human need for connection.

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