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'''Fritz Lehmann''' (17 May 1904{{ndash}}30 March 1956) was a noted German conductor, whose career was cut short by his early death at the age of 51. His repertoire ranged from the Baroque through to contemporary works, in both the concert hall and the opera house.<ref name=bach>[http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Lehmann-Fritz.htm Fritz Lehmann (Conductor)] bach-cantatas.com</ref> He was an early advocate of period performance practice.<ref name=naxos/> He is best known now through a number of recordings he left. |
'''Fritz Lehmann''' (17 May 1904 {{ndash}} 30 March 1956) was a noted German conductor, whose career was cut short by his early death at the age of 51. His repertoire ranged from the Baroque through to contemporary works, in both the concert hall and the opera house.<ref name=bach>[http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Lehmann-Fritz.htm Fritz Lehmann (Conductor)] bach-cantatas.com</ref> He was an early advocate of period performance practice.<ref name=naxos/> He is best known now through a number of recordings he left. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Fritz Ludwig Lehmann was born in [[Mannheim]], the son of an organist and choirmaster.<ref name=naxos/> He studied at the Hochschule für Musik there 1918 |
Fritz Ludwig Lehmann was born in [[Mannheim]], the son of an organist and choirmaster.<ref name=naxos/> He studied at the [[Hochschule für Musik]] there from 1918 to 1921, and at the Universities of [[University of Heidelberg|Heidelberg]] and [[University of Göttingen|Göttingen]].<ref name=bach/> He made his professional debut as a pianist in 1918.<ref name=naxos>[http://www.naxos.com/person/Fritz_Lehmann_31963/31963.htm Fritz Lehmann] [[Naxos Records|Naxos]]</ref> |
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He conducted at Göttingen (1923-1927), firstly as choirmaster and later as conductor of the Municipal Theatre. In [[Essen]] he was head of the classes for opera and orchestra at the [[Folkwang University of the Arts|Folkwangschule]]. He also conducted in [[Hildesheim]] and [[Hanover]] until 1938. In 1934 he became conductor of the [[Göttingen International Handel Festival]]. He conducted the first modern production of [[George Frideric Handel|Handel]]'s ''[[Tolomeo]]'', on 19 June 1938. He resigned after conflict with the Nazi authorities in 1944. |
He conducted at Göttingen (1923-1927), firstly as choirmaster and later as conductor of the Municipal Theatre. In [[Essen]] he was head of the classes for opera and orchestra at the [[Folkwang University of the Arts|Folkwangschule]]. He also conducted in [[Hildesheim]] and [[Hanover]] until 1938. In 1934 he became conductor of the [[Göttingen International Handel Festival]]. He conducted the first modern production of [[George Frideric Handel|Handel]]'s ''[[Tolomeo]]'', on 19 June 1938. He resigned after conflict with the [[Nazi]] authorities in 1944. |
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Lehmann was Generalmusikdirektor in [[Bad Pyrmont]] (1934-1938), and [[Wuppertal]] (1938-1947). He returned to the Göttingen International Handel Festival in 1946, remaining there until 1953.<ref name=bach/> On 29 June 1947 he led the first modern production of Handel's ''[[Teseo]]''. |
Lehmann was Generalmusikdirektor in [[Bad Pyrmont]] (1934-1938), and [[Wuppertal]] (1938-1947). He returned to the Göttingen International Handel Festival in 1946, remaining there until 1953.<ref name=bach/> On 29 June 1947 he led the first modern production of Handel's ''[[Teseo]]''. |
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From 1953 he taught at the [[Hochschule für Musik und Theater München|Munich Hochschule für Musik und Theater]].<ref name=bach/> He simultaneously had an active career as a guest conductor in various European countries and Argentina, and led the [[Bamberg Symphony]] on a tour of Spain.<ref name=naxos/> |
From 1953 he taught at the [[Hochschule für Musik und Theater München|Munich Hochschule für Musik und Theater]].<ref name=bach/> He simultaneously had an active career as a guest conductor in various European countries and Argentina, and led the [[Bamberg Symphony]] on a tour of Spain.<ref name=naxos/> |
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During the interval while conducting the ''St Matthew Passion'' in Munich, on Good Friday, 30 March 1956, |
During the interval while conducting the ''St Matthew Passion'' in Munich, on [[Good Friday]], 30 March 1956, Lehmann collapsed and died of a heart attack, aged only 51.<ref name=naxos/> Another conductor took over for the second half, the audience not being informed of Lehmann's death until the end of the performance. Lehmann had begun to record Bach's ''[[Christmas Oratorio]]'' with the Berliner Motettenchor and the [[RIAS Kammerchor]], the Berlin Philharmonic and soloists [[Gunthild Weber]], [[Sieglinde Wagner]], Helmut Krebs and [[Heinz Rehfuss]] in 1955. It was unfinished when he died; [[Günther Arndt]] conducted parts 5 and 6 in 1956.<ref name="Bach rec" /> |
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==Recordings== |
==Recordings== |
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Fritz Lehmann's recordings include: |
Fritz Lehmann's recordings include: |
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*[[Johann Sebastian Bach|J.S. Bach]]: |
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**[[Bach cantata|Cantata]]s [[BWV 1]], [[BWV 4|4]], [[BWV 19|19]], [[BWV 21|21]], [[BWV 39|39]], [[BWV 56|56]], [[BWV 79|79]], [[BWV 82|82]], [[BWV 105|105]], [[BWV 170|170]], [[BWV 189|189]] |
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**[[Mass in B minor]] |
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**''[[St Matthew Passion]]'' |
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**''[[St John Passion]]'' |
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**''[[Christmas Oratorio]]''<ref name="Bach rec" /> |
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*[[Johannes Brahms|Brahms]]: ''[[A German Requiem (Brahms)|A German Requiem]]'' |
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*[[Arcangelo Corelli|Corelli]]: Concerto Grosso No. 1 |
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*[[Engelbert Humperdinck|Humperdinck]]: ''[[Hänsel und Gretel (opera)|Hänsel und Gretel]]'', with [[Rita Streich]], [[Munich Philharmonic] |
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*[[Erich Wolfgang Korngold|Korngold]]: ''[[Die tote Stadt]]'' (recorded September 1952) |
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*[[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart|Mozart]]: |
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**[[Piano Concerto No. 26 (Mozart)|Piano Concerto in D major, K. 537 "Coronation"]] ([[Berlin Philharmonic]]; [[Carl Seemann]], piano) |
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**[[Rondo for Piano and Orchestra in D major (Mozart)|Concert Rondo in D major]], K. 382 ([[Bamberg Symphony]], Carl Seemann) |
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*[[Franz Schubert|Schubert]]: Music for ''[[Rosamunde]]'' and ''The Magic Harp'' |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 11:35, 19 February 2011
Fritz Lehmann (17 May 1904 – 30 March 1956) was a noted German conductor, whose career was cut short by his early death at the age of 51. His repertoire ranged from the Baroque through to contemporary works, in both the concert hall and the opera house.[1] He was an early advocate of period performance practice.[2] He is best known now through a number of recordings he left.
Biography
Fritz Ludwig Lehmann was born in Mannheim, the son of an organist and choirmaster.[2] He studied at the Hochschule für Musik there from 1918 to 1921, and at the Universities of Heidelberg and Göttingen.[1] He made his professional debut as a pianist in 1918.[2]
He conducted at Göttingen (1923-1927), firstly as choirmaster and later as conductor of the Municipal Theatre. In Essen he was head of the classes for opera and orchestra at the Folkwangschule. He also conducted in Hildesheim and Hanover until 1938. In 1934 he became conductor of the Göttingen International Handel Festival. He conducted the first modern production of Handel's Tolomeo, on 19 June 1938. He resigned after conflict with the Nazi authorities in 1944.
Lehmann was Generalmusikdirektor in Bad Pyrmont (1934-1938), and Wuppertal (1938-1947). He returned to the Göttingen International Handel Festival in 1946, remaining there until 1953.[1] On 29 June 1947 he led the first modern production of Handel's Teseo.
He founded the Berliner Motettenchor (Berlin Motet Choir) to perform mainly works of Johann Sebastian Bach. He recorded several Bach cantatas with the Berlin Philharmonic and soloists including Helmut Krebs and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, who also appeared in his 1949 recording of the St Matthew Passion as the Evangelist and Vox Christi (voice of Christ).[3]
From 1953 he taught at the Munich Hochschule für Musik und Theater.[1] He simultaneously had an active career as a guest conductor in various European countries and Argentina, and led the Bamberg Symphony on a tour of Spain.[2]
During the interval while conducting the St Matthew Passion in Munich, on Good Friday, 30 March 1956, Lehmann collapsed and died of a heart attack, aged only 51.[2] Another conductor took over for the second half, the audience not being informed of Lehmann's death until the end of the performance. Lehmann had begun to record Bach's Christmas Oratorio with the Berliner Motettenchor and the RIAS Kammerchor, the Berlin Philharmonic and soloists Gunthild Weber, Sieglinde Wagner, Helmut Krebs and Heinz Rehfuss in 1955. It was unfinished when he died; Günther Arndt conducted parts 5 and 6 in 1956.[3]
Recordings
Fritz Lehmann's recordings include:
- J.S. Bach:
- Brahms: A German Requiem
- Corelli: Concerto Grosso No. 1
- Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel, with Rita Streich, [[Munich Philharmonic]
- Korngold: Die tote Stadt (recorded September 1952)
- Mozart:
- Piano Concerto in D major, K. 537 "Coronation" (Berlin Philharmonic; Carl Seemann, piano)
- Concert Rondo in D major, K. 382 (Bamberg Symphony, Carl Seemann)
- Schubert: Music for Rosamunde and The Magic Harp