This page provides an introduction to the various eras of 20th Century sound recordings. You’ll find information on: Early Recording Methods, Acoustic Recording, Electric Recording, RCA Victor in 1947 & 1949, Long Playing Recordings, New life for old...
PreyNuT Es bellen die Hunde, es rascheln die Ketten; Es schalfen die Menscen in ihren Betten, Träumen sich manches, was sie nicht haben, Tun sich im Guten und Argen erlaben; Und morgen früh ist alles zerflossen. Je nun, sie haben ihr Teil genossen Und hoffen, was sie...
Paul Ulanowsky was Lehmann’s principal accompanist from 1938 until 1951, performing with her over 50 times in New York alone. She called him “the ideal accompanist for me. We understood each other musically in perfect time.” He had the ability to...
Arturo Toscanini was an important person in Lehmann’s life both as a conductor and as a lover [see below]. Lotte Lehmann & Eleanor Steber discuss Toscanini Here is what Beaumont Glass wrote of Lehmann’s first appearance with Toscanini: “February...
Many people who worked with and knew Lehmann were glad to provide their memories and these were often heard on the radio for occasions such as Lotte Lehmann’s birthday etc. This page will provide you with access to the wide variety of such programs. You may read...
Kurt Ollmann, baritone, has a broad-ranging career and is heard regularly with opera companies, orchestras, chamber music groups and on many recordings, but he has always been especially devoted to the song repertoire. Ollmann has sung recitals in all the major New...
