25th Anniversary Part Two List

1. Rorem’s Early in the Morning: Jordan Shanahan/Beebe Freitas; private recording 2. Strauss’ Breit über mein Haupt: Beverly Sills/London Philharmonic, Aldo Ceccato, cond.; EMI Classics: CDM 0777 7 64425 2 5 3. Chabrier’s L’ile heureuse: Pierre Bernac/Francis Poulenc;...

Awards

WOS  2003 Ned Rorem WOS 2004 Graham Johnson WOS 2005 Dominick Argento WOS 2006 John Wustman WOS 2007 Janet Baker WOS 2013 Christa Ludwig WOS 2014 Richard Hundley

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...