Lotte Lehmann Quotes


You have always given me more than I gave to you. You were the wings on which I soared.


Citations

Lehmann, Lotte. Farewell Recital Speech. 16 Feb. 1951, The Town Hall, New York.

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Lotte Lehmann
Lotte Lehmann
  • Born: February 27, 1888
  • Died: August 26, 1976
  • Nationality: German
  • Profession: Musician

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.