Lotte Lehmann Quotes

Lotte Lehmann — German Musician born on February 27, 1888, died on August 26, 1976

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. Her performances in the world of Lieder are considered among the best ever recorded... (wikipedia)

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

The music is the shining path over which the poet travels to bring his song to the world.

I had hoped you would protest, but please don't argue.

But to me the actual sound of the words is all important; I feel always that the words complete the music and must never be swallowed up in it.