Quotes by Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

About Elisabeth Schwarzkopf:

Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf was a German-born Austrian/British soprano opera singer and recitalist. She was among the most renowned classical singers of the 20th century, much admired for her performances of Mozart, Schubert, Strauss, and Wolf.
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There are names I do not want mentioned in my home.

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

Many composers today don't know what the human throat is.

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.

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

Author Bio

  • NameElisabeth Schwarzkopf
  • DescriptionGerman opera soprano
  • BornDecember 9, 1915
  • DiedAugust 3, 2006
  • CountryUnited Kingdom; Germany
  • ProfessionSinger; Opera Singer; Music Educator
  • AwardsOrder Of Merit For Arts And Science; Grand Merit Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany; Dame Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire