Lotte Lehmann Quotes
I had hoped you would protest, but please don't argue.
Lehmann, Lotte. Farewell Recital Speech. 16 Feb. 1951, The Town Hall, New York.
After returning from church one Sunday, Coolidge’s wife asked him what the sermon was about and in his usual taciturn manner, he replied, “Sin.” His wife asked for details about what the preacher specifically said and this was his answer.
Charlotte "Lotte" Lehmann was a German soprano who was especially associated with German repertory. She gave memorable performances in the operas of Richard Strauss, Richard Wagner, Ludwig van Beethoven, Puccini, Mozart, and Massenet. The Marschallin in Der Rosenkavalier, Sieglinde in Die Walküre and the title-role in Fidelio are considered her greatest roles. During her long career, Lehmann also made more than five hundred recordings.