Charlotte “Lotte” Lehmann was one of the great interpreters of the German repertory. Born on February 27, 1888 in Perleberg, she was encouraged by her father to take up a more “practical” career, but she was determined to study singing. After some troubling experiences finding a suitable instructor, she finally found Mathilde Mallinger to teach her. After less than a {…}
Johannes Martin Kränzle is slowly becoming a recognized artist in the world of opera. After studying violin and composition for years, the baritone turned to opera and has not looked back ever since. Even after a setback from Bone Marrow Disease, Kränzle’s return to the stage has had critics raving. This week, with many artists taking a break, Kränzle will {…}
Jonas Kaufmann has announced, via his official website, that he will not be singing at the annual Nobel Prize ceremony scheduled for Dec. 8, 2017. The cancellation is the latest in a series from the German tenor who announced two months ago that he had to go into vocal rest due to a haematoma caused by medication. “Dear Friends, I’m so sorry {…}
