Salzburg Festival Program
12 August 1936
Mozarteum
Lotte Lehmann Soprano
Bruno Walter Piano
Johannes Brahms
An die Nachtigall, Op. 46 No. 4 – poem by Ludwig Hölty
Nicht mehr zu dir zu gehen, Op. 32 No. 2 – poem by Georg Friedrich Daumer
Lerchengesang, Op. 70 No. 2 – poem by Karl August Candidus
Mondenschein, Op. 85 No. 2 – poem by Heinrich Heine
Willst du, daß ich geh´, Op. 71 No. 4 – poem by Karl von Lemcke
Felix Mendelssohn
Der Mond, Op. 86 No. 5, MWV K 122 – poem by Emanuel Geibel
Venetianisches Gondellied, Op. 57 No. 5, MWV K 114 – poem by Ferdinand Freiligrath after Thomas Moore
Gruß, Op. 19a Nr. 5 MWV K 71 – poem by Heinrich Heine
Neue Liebe, Op. 19 No. 4, MWV K 70 – poem by Heinrich Heine
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, Op. 34 No. 2, MWV K 86 – poem by Heinrich Heine
Peter Cornelius
Komm, wir wandeln zusammen, Op. 4 No. 2 – poem by Peter Cornelius
Wiegenlied, Op. 1 No. 3 – poem by Peter Cornelius
Ein Ton, Op. 3 No. 3 – poem by Peter Cornelius
Robert Franz
Für Musik, Op. 10 No. 1 – poem by Emanuel Geibel
Im Herbst, Op. 17 No. 6 – poem by Wolfgang Müller von Königswinter
Hugo Wolf
Benedeit die sel’ge Mutter No. 35 from Italienisches Liederbuch
Anakreons Grab No. 29 from Goethe Lieder – poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Gesang Weyla´s (Du bist Orplid, mein Land!) No. 46 from Mörike Lieder – poem by Eduard Mörike
Du denkst mit einem Fädchen mich zu fangen No. 10 from Italienisches Liederbuch
Er ist´s No. 6 from Mörike-Lieder – poem by Eduard Mörike
Program with Toscanini
It’s always interesting to read a program in which Lehmann sang, especially when conducted by Toscanini.
Duo Recital with Piccaver
This is a recital that Lehmann and Piccaver performed in 1927. The two singers could be counted on to sell out any opera that they sang together in Vienna. Most often, they sang the leads in Massenet’s Manon. Notice the duets and solo songs that they chose in this 1933 recital.
Puccini’s Memorial Service
Lehmann didn’t sing the Mozart Requiem, but rather in Puccini’s opera Suor Angelica. Puccini had greatly appreciated Lehmann’s singing of this role when he visited Vienna.
Duo Recital
It’s sometimes amazing to read how often Lehmann sang at the Vienna Opera. A recital with Piccaver has been added to the Chronology found below.
26 Mar 1927: Concert: LL: Beethoven: Egmont: Die Trommel gerühret; Freudvoll und leidvoll; (Paul Hartmann, Speaker); Heger, cond., Wiener Sinfonie-Orchester
26 (sic) Mar 1927: Beethoven: Fidelio: LL, Leonore/Fidelio (LL’s first); Piccaver, Florestan, Jerger, Pizarro; Mayr, Rocco, Schumann, Marzelline; Schalk, cond., Vienna Opera
31 Mar; 2 Apr 1927: Fidelio; LL, Leonore/Fidelio; Piccaver, Florestan, Jerger, Pizarro; Mayr, Rocco, Schumann, Marzelline; Gallos, Jaquino; Schalk, cond., Vienna Opera
5 Apr 1927: Manon; LL, Manon; Piccaver, Des Grieux; Mayr, Count Des Grieux; Wiedemann, Lescaut; Reichenberger, cond., Vienna Opera
10, 13, Apr 1927: Fidelio; LL, Leonore/Fidelio; Piccaver, Florestan, Jerger, Pizarro; Mayr, Rocco, Schumann, Marzelline; Gallos, Jaquino; Schalk, cond., Vienna Opera; except on 13: Maikl, Jaquino
17 Apr 1927: Die Meistersinger; LL, Eva; Manowarda, Sachs, Mayr, Pogner; Wernik, Vogelsang; Ettl, Nachtigall; Wiedemann, Beckmesser; Madin, Kothner; Arnold, Zorn; Tomek, Moser; Muzzarelli, Ortel; Reich, Schwarz; Abel, Flotz; Kalenberg (guest), Walther; Gallos, David; Kittel, Magdalena; Felix Weingartner (guest), cond., Vienna Oper
Historic Recital Programs
Austrian Ebay offers three Lehmann/Bruno Walter recital programs from the Salzburg festivals.
Handbills
1936 Recital Program
This Lehmann recital program from March 3, 1936, is one of the recitals missing from the Chronology. Note that instead of Ernö Balogh, her regular pianist during this time, Richard Tetley-Kardoz, a name unknown to me, is listed as the accompanist..
1936 Recital Program
Here is the cover page of one of Lehmann’s 1936 recitals.
LAPhil Programs
These are programs for Lehmann’s appearances at the Hollywood Bowl. In addition, you’ll find Lehmann’s image as the cover photo for Musical America.
Vienna Recital 1929
This is a Vienna recital program that Lotte Lehmann shared with solo pianist Helene Bath. It is dated 14 February 1929. You can read her program of songs and notice at the bottom the name of Lehmann’s accompanist: Ferdinand Foll. Lehmann learned a lot about Lieder singing from this man and he has authority in his teaching: he had been a buddy of Hugo Wolf.
Recital Program Bucharest 1931
Lehmann in the Original Ariadne
This is the program for Lehmann’s short excursion out from the Hamburg Opera to make her Berlin Opera debut. Here are the details: 15 May 1913 Berlin debut: Ariadne auf Naxos (first version); LL: Echo/Erste Sängerin; Hafgren-Maag, Ariadne; Sommer, Baccus; Andrejewa Skilong, Zerbinetta; Mr. Geisendörfer, Komponist (at this point performed by a male voice, this being the first version of the opera: a play and an opera); Dr. Besl, cond., Berlin Staatsoper (Schauspielhaus).
Beethoven Centennial 1927 Egmont
Herr Peter Clausen of Vienna once again added to our knowledge of Lehmann’s Chronology. In the following announcement, it includes Lehmann, not in an opera or recital, but singing in a staged performance of Goethe’s Egmont with Beethoven’s music in celebration of the 100th year since the composer’s death. You’ll find her name at the bottom as performing “Klärchen-Lieder” with Felix Weingartner conducting.
Franz Schalk Memorial
Franz Schalk was one of the most important conductors in pre-World War II Vienna. From 1918 to 1929 he was director of the Vienna State Opera, a post he held jointly with Richard Strauss from 1919 to 1924. He was also involved in the establishment of the Salzburg Festival. During Lehmann’s most important years in Vienna Schalk was her mentor and almost a father figure. She was the chosen soloist in his Memorial Service. The rare program of this event was uncovered by Peter Clausen, who sent the original: this antique, important memorial.
Fidelio 1931
Many thanks to Peter Clausen in Vienna for the rare treasure of the opera announcements that include Lehmann.
Die Meistersinger 1921
Die Walküre 1921
Carnegie Hall with Bruno Walter 1933
Posters
Note the famous co-stars.
Queen’s Hall Recital 1930
Thanks to Michael Hardy we can view Lotte Lehmann’s recital program from her Queen’s Hall appearance of 25 February 1930.
Performance Posters
Poster announcements of opera and Lieder performances that included Lehmann:
With Horowitz
Lehmann shared the stage with many famous singers (Melchior, Slezak, Piccaver, etc.) and instrumentalists such as Heifetz, Arrau, Rubinstein, Szigeti etc., but until now, I hadn’t seen Horowitz listed in a joint recital. This “Aeolus” program of 12 May 1932 shows just such a prestigious house concert! Here’s the contents of the program: Lehmann began with Brahms: Von ewiger Liebe; An die Nachtigal; Sandmännchen; Botschaft; Vergebliches Ständchen; Schumann: Der Nussbaum; Alte Laute; Ich grolle nicht; Widmung. Usually she’d sing an encore or two as well. And after intermission Horowitz continued with 32 Variations, Beethoven; Adagio (from Toccata in C Major), Bach/Busoni; Rondo in Eb Major, Hummel; Capriccio in E Major, Scarlatti; Four Walzes Op. 39, Brahms; Two Mazurkas in C# minor, Chopin; Etude in F Major, Chopin; “Petrushka” Semain grasse, Dance Russe, Stravinsky. Not a shabby concert!
Oakland Recital 1936
On 24 November 1936, two days after one of the few performances of Die Walküre in which both Mmes. Lehmann and Flagstad sang, Lehmann gave a recital in the Oakland Auditorium Theatre.
Intermezzo 1931
A program from Lehmann’s appearance in Intermezzo by R. Strauss
Recital 1931
The Lotte Lehmann Chronology is constantly updated. This is a program for a 15 May 1931 joint recital that Lehmann and Elisabeth Schumann gave as part of the series given by Lady Cunard. These private concerts at 7 Grosvenor Square must have been well attended by London’s high society.
