@librarybob1958 I found this on the New York public library page:The correspondence, photographs, clippings, music, and various papers gathered here represent the activities of Hulda Lashanska from 1908 to 1971. The bulk of the collection falls between 1920 and 1930, and as a whole thecollection primarily covers
@librarybob1958 Lashanka's middle career years. Correspondence consists almost entirely of letters to Hulda Lashanska from a variety of musical figures such as Geraldine Farrar, Josef Hofmann, Jascha Heifetz, and Ossip Gabrilowitsch. Most photographs and musical scores are inscribed by the subject or composer.
Biographical/Historical Note
Hulda Lashanska was an American soprano on the concert stage chiefly in New York City. In her early days she was a student of Marcella Sembrich.
You've done it again, Bob -- another evergreen, and beautifully done. Now find me my remembered vocal of McDowell's "To a Wild Rose". Yes, I remember the lyrics, but not who sang them. If anyone can find them, you can!
I' very glad to hear it, because I have lost the MacDonald recording (deleted from YT). One of best classics songs ever (in competition with Mozart, Schubert...). Thank you very much - Elzbieta
A beautiful song, performed with care and love. Taken at a slower than usual tempo, Lashanska maintains a good legato, sings the scales accurately, and puts feeling into the words and music. My favorite recordings of the song used to be the two by Melba, but after hearing Lashanska's singing, I'm not so sure. Other great ones include those of Jeanette MacDonald, Joan Sutherland, and Paul Robeson. Thanks, Bob!
Any biographical info on Ms. Lashanska?
librarybob1958 8 months ago
@librarybob1958 I found this on the New York public library page:The correspondence, photographs, clippings, music, and various papers gathered here represent the activities of Hulda Lashanska from 1908 to 1971. The bulk of the collection falls between 1920 and 1930, and as a whole thecollection primarily covers
pax41 8 months ago
@librarybob1958 Lashanka's middle career years. Correspondence consists almost entirely of letters to Hulda Lashanska from a variety of musical figures such as Geraldine Farrar, Josef Hofmann, Jascha Heifetz, and Ossip Gabrilowitsch. Most photographs and musical scores are inscribed by the subject or composer.
Biographical/Historical Note
Hulda Lashanska was an American soprano on the concert stage chiefly in New York City. In her early days she was a student of Marcella Sembrich.
pax41 8 months ago
You've done it again, Bob -- another evergreen, and beautifully done. Now find me my remembered vocal of McDowell's "To a Wild Rose". Yes, I remember the lyrics, but not who sang them. If anyone can find them, you can!
olderngod 1 year ago
ouch...scary photo, wearing almost a witch's hat...
VTMCompany 1 year ago
What a lovely voice! Till now I have only heard instrumental versions this piece (Itzhak Perlman, etc.) Nice to hear the words for the song.
bsgs98 1 year ago
@bsgs98 Glad to share her with you Bill.
pax41 1 year ago
Lovely!
1920sbuff 1 year ago
@1920sbuff I appreciate all your time in posting comments Patrick.
pax41 1 year ago
That was quite beautiful!
mradaChris 1 year ago
I' very glad to hear it, because I have lost the MacDonald recording (deleted from YT). One of best classics songs ever (in competition with Mozart, Schubert...). Thank you very much - Elzbieta
Gadomska 1 year ago
@Gadomska Glad I could add this back to your lists Elzbieta.
pax41 1 year ago
lovely expressive voice, and lovely expressive eyes. Thank you for the introduction, as I never heard her before.
clevblue 1 year ago
@clevblue I have a lot of discs by her. I also have two others already posted on my channel. I think you will like them.
pax41 1 year ago
One of my very favorite Dvorak pieces!
This version is exceptionally beautiful!
abendstunde49 1 year ago
@abendstunde49 Dvorak was a great composer. I really like those Czech composers.
pax41 1 year ago
A beautiful song, performed with care and love. Taken at a slower than usual tempo, Lashanska maintains a good legato, sings the scales accurately, and puts feeling into the words and music. My favorite recordings of the song used to be the two by Melba, but after hearing Lashanska's singing, I'm not so sure. Other great ones include those of Jeanette MacDonald, Joan Sutherland, and Paul Robeson. Thanks, Bob!
meltzerboy 1 year ago