Florence Foster Jenkins (1868-1944) From her recordings it is apparent that Jenkins had little sense of pitch and rhythm, and was barely capable of sustaining a note. Her accompanist can be heard making adjustments to compensate for her tempo variations and rhythmic mistakes. Her dubious diction, especially in foreign language songs, is also noteworthy. Nonetheless, she became popular for the amusement she provided. Critics sometimes described her performances, mostly at small salons or recital halls, in an intentionally ambiguous way that may have served to pique public curiosity, e.g., Her singing at its finest suggests the untrammeled swoop of some great bird.[4] Despite her patent lack of ability, Jenkins apparently was firmly convinced of her greatness. She compared herself favorably to the renowned sopranos Frieda Hempel and Luisa Tetrazzini, and dismissed the abundant audience laughter during her performances as professional jealousy. She was aware of her critics, but never let them stand in her way: People may say I cant sing, she said, but no one can ever say I didnt sing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ive always admired this ladys fortitude to just get out there &, as they say: follow her bliss youtu.be/6h4f77T-LoM
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