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Amazingly natural...although almost supernatural

Jessye Norman has a superior stage presence, and really outshines Lotte in that aspect. Vocally, you're talking about superpowers, but I feel like Norman has more gusto/facial expression than Lehmann. She's absolutely amazing though.

Couldn't agree with you more. If you want to see a good example of bad set/costumes and sumptuous singing, watch Tucker-Stevens-Merrill-Peters Rigoletto Quartett - it is a treat and everyone seems to really enjoy themselves and each other.

Absolutely. That is the reason for the sumptuous sets, costumes, ludicrous stage direction, all, a subterfuge for the lack of great singing, the very essence of opera. At best, it is Musical Comedy.

Well said. The operatic stage of today is bereft of this kind of warmth and brilliance. Sad indeed, that most singers of today are only pale imitations of what was.

Suggest listening to GERMAINE LUBIN - Dramatic Soprano for edification. There is
NO comparison to ANY contemporary singer.

i would vote for Jessye Norman, check her out. She's even better than Leontyne Price in my opinion, although norman is a dramatic soprano.

There is NO ONE on the OPERATIC STAGE TODAY who can sing like this.Lehmann's voice is brilliant, warm and would carry through any orchestra WITHOUT forcing. Vocal Teachers, Sopranos and ALL singers today have NO CONCEPT of what great singing exemplifies.The operatic stage of today, is reminiscent of that phrase, LA COMEDIA E FINITA.

True! and Schwarzkopf did it so well that she soon became the best....

Born in 1888.

Wow, I haven't heard much of Lotte, but this is amazing singing. She is 60?!?

Even in the Master Classes in the 1960's there was no wobble despite the loss of the high notes.

She was 60 in this film.
No wobble. What a glorious sound.
No one today sings like her!

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A brilliant singer in the best tradition.There were few indeed any better than her on a given day.

Even Walter Legge ordered Schwarzkopf to listen and learn from Lehmann's records.

man, no one sings like that anymore! now i know why my teacher held her in such high regard.

Gosh i hate when she vocalizes like that...SHE MAKES IT LOOK SO EASY! I love this video thanks so much , One of the greatest operatic voices ever!

Yes, I have the the 2 VAI master class videos. They're awesome. But this little snipit is all we have of her during her singing career.

It's really a strange time to live. Had I been told that one day, I shall be watching this, I would not have believed it. You can buy the two VAI DVDs with her masterclasses.

I frwaking love this. this lady is sooo amazing. she rocks.

Just Amazing!!!

Wow an amazing clip. I never knew she had even made this film.

Lehmann is a suprisingly good actress besides of course a splendid singer.

another world. how beautiful and full of heart and trusting in the good of people.
what a great voice. the arts have no champions in these days. every life should know this type of music.

What a nice voice of Lotte in this lullaby and later in the songs. Quite good actress.
It was very interesting for me, thanks.