History of Vocal Art in Quotes part 5 German School Lilli Lehmann-Importance of personal Sensations

History of Vocal Art in quotes by Franco Tenelli Lilli Lehmann, born Elisabeth Maria Lehmann, later Elisabeth Maria Lehmann-Kalisch (November 24, 1848 Würzburg - May 17, 1929 Berlin) was a German operatic soprano of phenomenal versatility. She was also a voice teacher. The future opera star’s father, Karl-August Lehmann, was a singer (Heldentenor) while her mother, Maria Theresia Löw (1809 - 1885), was a soprano of Jewish origin. Her first lessons were from her mother, who had been a prima donna under