Lotte Lehmann quotes

The music is the shining path over which the poet travels to bring his song to the world. (Lotte Lehmann)
I had hoped you would protest, but please don't argue. View quote
Lotte Lehmann
But to me the actual sound of the words is all important; I feel always that the words complete the music and must never be swallowed up in it. View quote
Lotte Lehmann