We’ll begin with two takes of a 1924 recording session that was prompted by the success Lehmann was having with Korngold’s Die tote Stadt in Vienna and Berlin. The recorded duet with Richard Tauber from that opera was such a triumph that it has never been out of...
Jeritza sings “Wie nahte mir…” from Weber’s Der Freischütz. Lehmann sings “Wie nahte mir…” from Weber’s Der Freischütz. Jeritza sings “Alles pflegt…” from Weber’s Der Freischütz. Lehmann sings...
My introduction commentary to this music Lehmann sings with my commentary on the monolog, words seen above. Lehmann sings “Kann mich auch…” without commentary. This is taken from the famous 1933 HMV recording of Der Rosenkavalier with Robert Heger...
Here is a recording of Lehmann’s interview with Studs Terkel in which they discuss her 1924 debut as the Marschallin. Lehmann/Terkel on her Marschallin She sang the role of Marschallin for a long time (1924–1945) and even recorded a selection in 1925 (acoustic) soon...
Schuschnigg’s memory Goddard Lieberson (1911-1977) was president of Columbia Records from 1956-1971 and again from 1973-1975. Lieberson on Lehmann Colleagues on Lehmann Melchior on Lehmann Alexander Kipnis on Lehmann Risë Stevens on Lehmann #1 Risë Stevens on...
Lotte Lehmann affected my life in two significant ways. The first was through her supreme artistry and communicative powers, as revealed through her recordings, teaching, and writings. The second was more personal: despite being revered in the world, she became a...
