Elisabeth Schumann
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Elisabeth Schumann (born Merseburg, 13 June 1888 - died New York, 23 April 1952) was a celebrated German soprano who sang in opera, operetta, oratorio and lieder and left a rich legacy of recordings. She was a much loved artist, admired for her vivacity, elegance and beauty. She was closely connected with Richard Strauss, Otto Klemperer, Lotte Lehmann, Bruno Walter, Wilhelm Furtwängler and other leading musicians of the first half of the 20th century.
[edit] Biography
Elisabeth Schumann by (her son) Gerd Puritz (edited and translated by (her granddaughter) Joy Puritz), published by Grant and Cutlet Ltd., London ISBN 0-7293-0394-2
[edit] Website
The Elisabeth Schumann Website http://www.elisabethschumann.org
This website has extensive materials about the life and times of the great German soprano, including a discography, an online exhibition of photographs etc.
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