Book of the Hanging Gardens

Words by Stefan George (1868-1933) 1. Unterm schutz von dichten blättergründen, Wo von sternen feine flocken schneien, Sachte stimmen ihre leiden künden, Fabeltiere aus den braunen schlünden Strahlen in die marmorbecken speien, Draus die kleinen bäche klagend eilen:...

Versa in Prosa

Here are some of the poems from Lehmann’s first book of poetry, announced in this Vienna newspaper publication of 26 May 1923: Lehmann dedicates the book to her beloved parents: MEINEN GELIEBTEN ELTERN Aus Windesatmen Wiesenduft, aus Sonnerstille und aus...

World of Song Award

The award alternates among art song composers, singers, and collaborative pianists. It serves to raise public consciousness of art song and to honor those who have devoted their creative lives to this enriching form of music. The Lotte Lehmann Foundation presented the...

Dvorak Biblical Songs

Antonin Dvorak: Biblical Songs 1. Oblak a mrákota jest v?kol N?ho: Clouds and Darkness (Psalm 97:2-6)? Clouds and darkness are round about Him; ?righteousness and judgment, these are His habitation.? From His presence goeth fire and consumeth ?all His enemies. ?For...

Blok Translations

1. Pesnja Ofelii Razluchajas’ s devoj miloj, drug, Ty kljalsja mne ljubit’!… Ujezzhaja v kraj postylyj, Kljatvu dannuju khranit’!… Tam, za Danijej schastlivoj, Berega tvoji vo mgle… Val serdityj, govorlivyj Mojet sljozy na...

25th Anniversary Part One List

1. Schubert’s An die Musik: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau/Gerald Moore; DGG 437 225-2 2. Dowland’s Come Again! Sweet love doth now invite: Kathleen Battle/Christopher Parkening (guitar); EMI (Angel) CDC-7 471962 3. Duparc’s Phydilé: Gérard Souzay/Dalton...