• 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...
Hear Christine Steyer talk about Beaumont Glass, her coach, and his association with Lehmann. One of Lehmann’s major biographers, Beaumont Glass writes of his association with her. The 5 March 1989 edition of Deseret News includes a thorough review of his Lotte...
Schubert’s Gretchen am Spinnrade to the words, is such an amazing work for a 17 year old. Those who heard it knew they were in the presence of a genius. And he fulfilled their expectations with another 604 Lieder! Gretchen am Spinnrade Compilation Meine...
