Product Description
We are very pleased to announce that our Board Chair Tonia Evans-Cianciulli has co-authored a book with her grandfather Calvin D. Evans. The book is called The Heart’s Obsession – An Intimate Biography of Newfoundland Songstress Georgina Stirling by Flanker Press Ltd, and foreword poignantly penned by Maestro Kerry Stratton. The Heart’s Obsession has received early praise from Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea, International Newfoundland tenor, David Pomeroy, and Opera Canada Magazine. The release of her book is in tandem with a double record release with Newfoundland’s Citadel House label. Praised by CBC for shining a spotlight on two of the province’s most renowned musicians, Georgina Stirling and the late folk hero, Ron Hynes, Tonia brings new appreciation and life to their distinct songbooks.
The Heart’s Obsession celebrates the historical ripple effect of one woman’s voice—Georgina Ann Stirling—and brings her astounding legacy into the twenty-first century. Forging a musical journey from across the surging sea of Twillingate, this heroine conquered the hearts of audiences throughout Europe, the United States, and beyond. This is the definitive biography of Georgina Stirling.
The story of Georgina Stirling, who was also known as “Marie Toulinguet” and “The Nightingale of the North,” is one of proud heritage and love of family, as well as adventure and tragedy. The authors take us on a thrilling journey to experience the love and loss that “Georgie” must have felt during the years of her meteoric rise to fame. Calvin D. Evans separates fact from fiction as he examines the trail of documents and artifacts left behind that tell the story of Georgina’s life, while Newfoundland-born soprano Tonia Evans Cianciulli offers unique insight into the challenges faced by professional opera singers, both today and back in Georgina’s time.
Born in Newfoundland, Tonia embarked on a journey to celebrate her rich cultural roots by reviving the life and legacy of Newfoundland’s first international opera singer, Georgina Stirling (1867-1935). Her concert program, Nightingale Sings, has been toured extensively across the province of Newfoundland, in Toronto, Ottawa, Miami and beyond. In 2018 she was awarded a Canada Council for the Arts grant for this noteworthy and historical work.
We are delighted to be able to offer this book and CD recording, either together or separately, a portion of which will be in support of SOLO!
As a package Book & CD:
Book for $22 + 5% GST ($1.10) = $23.10
CD for $9 + 13% HST (1.17) = $10.17
TOTAL COST $33.27
If ordered separately:
Book for $24 + 5% GST ($1.20) = $25.20
CD for $9 + 13% HST (1.17) = $10.17
The Heart’s Obsession Official Video for SOLO
Featuring readings from the book and vocal performances by Tonia accompanied by Sabatino
The Burlington Public Library will feature the video and book as part of their Literary offerings in November.
Specifications
- Weight: 0.5 kg
