Florence Foster Jenkins
Opera singer (1868 – 1944) United States
From a very young age, Jenkins showed her love for music and from that moment on, nothing and no one could dissuade her from fulfilling her dream. Florence was barely able to hold a note. Based on her recordings, it is clear that she had very little sense of hearing, but despite her lack of ability, she was firmly convinced of her greatness. Both her husband and her parents tried to dissuade her, but thanks to an inheritance, Florence was able to begin her dream musical career. In her recitals, time variations, lack of rhythm and discordant outbursts were common, but she compared herself to renowned sopranos and excused the laughter of the audience, considering them rivals consumed by "professional envy." The criticism was so fierce that it immediately caught the attention of the public and Florence became tremendously famous. Some say that Florence's 32-year musical career was an elaborate life joke. But everything seems to indicate that the great opera singer died at the age of 76 with the same firm conviction and feeling of fulfillment that characterized her throughout her life.
Remember: Sizes may vary by 1 to 2 centimeters.
