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...
• Lehmann was not Jewish; she left Austria in 1937 (before the Anschluss) because she’d already had trouble with Goering and knew what was coming. Also, her step-children were threatened, as they were considered Jewish in the eyes of the Nazis because of their Jewish...
Look at the smile on Mme Lehmann’s face as she demonstrates some aspect of Lieder or opera in a master class. I believe that she would have been more than satisfied to have enjoyed the one career of teaching. Further, look at the joy on Paul Ulanowsky’s face. Though...