Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

Musician

1915-12-09 – 2006-08-03

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf was a German soprano celebrated for opera and lieder performances in the mid-20th century. She was especially noted for Mozart, Strauss, and German art song interpretations.

Quotes by Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

At Bloomington, Indiana, I was invited to listen to music written in quarter tones for four harps and voices. I had to go out to be sick.
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