Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Author:Alan Jefferson Internationally recognized as the finest Mozart and Strauss soprano since World War II, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf was a highly acclaimed performer in both opera and lieder for nearly three decades. In this unauthorized biography of the remarkable diva, Alan Jefferson discusses her unique vocal and interpretive gifts and sheds new light on h... more »er life, including her opportunistic membership in the Nazi Party, her personal and professional partnership with maverick impresario Walter Legge, and her working relationships with Europe's leading conductors.« less