"When Patti Sang."

This vividly detailed memoir provides a fascinating account of the author's experiences as a young man attending performances by the legendary opera singer Adelina Patti. Drawing on his personal diary entries, as well as his extensive knowledge of music and performance, Hills paints a rich portrait of a bygone era and a great artist.

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