One tends to forget that Lehmann sang and taught in many places. Obituaries are written in these cities, and although in the following one they call her Lottie, it’s otherwise accurate.
Over the a two and a half year period I worked with the late Fred Maroth, the man who founded the Music and Arts label. This California non-profit produces recordings from the past. Since I wanted to see some rare Lehmann (often “live”) recordings in...
• Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, baritone, born 28 May 1925; died 18 May 2012 With the passing of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, we note with sadness the end of an era of excellent art song performance. You can sample some of DFD’s fine contemporaries on another page, but...
This is a list of the famous conductors under whom Lotte Lehmann sang. The word “famous” is relative. In their time, and sometimes their city, they were famous. As time moves on, their fame diminishes. So I’ll try to write a mini-bio on the...
This is a memorial and/or tribute page to my high school orchestra and band conductor. My time at Glendale High School was especially important to me for the musical experiences that Mr. Balzer provided. I have begun a page of photos. Please send in what you have!...
1. Sang world premier as the Composer in Ariadne auf Naxos by Strauss (1916). 2. Sang world premier as the Dyer’s Wife in Die Frau ohne Schatten by Strauss (1919). 3. Sang Vienna premier, as Silla, in Pfitzner’s Palestrina (1919). 4. Sang the Vienna premier of...
