Vesselina Kasarova is one of the most important and versatile singers of our time. She owes her international career not only to her "voice of the century" but also to her charismatic personality. Although spoiled by success, the mezzo-soprano has always reflected critically on the singing profession. She is an artist who not only has something to tell, but something to say. Numerous highly acclaimed interviews and television portraits bear witness to this. This richly illustrated book contains the sum of her experiences: In ten chapters, Vesselina Kasarova illuminates the most diverse aspects of the singing profession, such as training, vocal subject, physical and mental demands, dealing with colleagues, conductors, life in the public eye, crises and artistic fulfilment. A detailed biography, written by Marianne Zelger-Vogt, traces Vesselina Kasarova's career with its most important stages. Bulgarian-born Vesselina Kasarova came to the Zurich Opera House in 1989. After two years at the Vienna State Opera, she began her international touring career in 1993. Her extensive repertoire ranges from Baroque to Mozart and the bel canto composers to Verdi and Wagner and can be heard in numerous recordings. Marianne Zelger-Vogt is a feature editor and opera reviewer for the Neue Zürcher Zeitung.