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.

She gave memorable performances in the operas of Richard Strauss Richard Wagner Ludwig van Beethoven Puccini Mozart and Massenet. Charlotte "Lotte" Lehmann (February 27 1888 – August 26 1976) was a German soprano who was especially associated with German repertory.