Bøger af Lotte Lehmann

Midway In My Song: The Autobiography Lotte Lehmann is a memoir written by the renowned opera singer Lotte Lehmann. In this book, Lehmann shares her life story, from her childhood in Germany to her rise to fame as one of the most celebrated sopranos of the 20th century.Lehmann's autobiography is a candid and insightful look at the world of opera and the challenges faced by women in the industry. She describes her early struggles to establish herself as a singer, her experiences performing in some of the world's most prestigious opera houses, and her relationships with other musicians and artists.Throughout the book, Lehmann reflects on the transformative power of music and the role it played in her life. She also discusses her personal life, including her marriage and family, and the impact of World War II on her career and personal life.Midway In My Song is a fascinating and inspiring account of a remarkable life, written by one of the most beloved and influential singers of her time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of opera and the lives of women in the arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

As the title suggests, More Than Singing concerns not only music and proper vocal techniques but also life and the transcendent power of art. Lotte Lehmann was among the most eminent lyric-dramatic sopranos of the early twentieth century, especially noted for her passionate and sensitive renderings of lieder. In this guide she distills a lifetime of work, research, and experience into concise, revealing lessons in the interpretation of songs by Schubert, Brahms, Schumann, Haydn, Beethoven, Strauss, Mahler, Debussy, and other masters.Only that is convincing which is truly felt, declares the author, and her insightful and inspiring manual illuminates the subtleties of tempo, phrasing, enunciation--even the proper pose, facial expressions, and gestures--that enable singers to plumb the true depths of a song and convey its deepest meanings. Lovers of lieder will particularly appreciate her inspired interpretations of complete song cycles, including Schubert's Die Winterreise and Schumann's Dichterlieber.

My Many Lives is an autobiography written by Lotte Lehmann, a renowned opera singer. The book chronicles her incredible life journey, from her early days in Germany to her rise to fame as one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century. Lehmann shares intimate details about her personal life, including her marriages and relationships, as well as her professional career, including her performances at the Metropolitan Opera and her work as a vocal coach. Throughout the book, Lehmann reflects on the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and how she overcame them to achieve success. My Many Lives gives readers a glimpse into the fascinating life of one of the most celebrated voices in opera history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.