Robert Leonhardt

Robert Leonhardt (December 27, 1872 – February 2, 1923) was an Austrian operatic baritone who sang several notable roles with the New York Metropolitan Opera between 1913 and 1922. He made numerous recordings for major record labels, both in Europe and in the United States.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1877 (Linz), Died February 2, 1923 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1903 - 1922

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor C-25924 12-in. 12/27/1921 Es hat nicht sollen sein Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor C-25925 12-in. 12/27/1921 Erlkönig Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-26208 10-in. 2/21/1922 Im Prater blüh'n wieder die Bäume Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with vocal duet, strings, and zither vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor B-26209 10-in. 2/21/1922 Weisst du, Muatterl, was i träumt hab'? Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 46163 10-in. 10/29/1915 Die Musik kommt Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 46164 10-in. 10/29/1915 Prinz Eugen, der elde Ritter Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 46165 10-in. 10/29/1915 Lied des Bombardon Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 46166 10-in. 10/29/1915 Bonn (Wen nur der Rhein nicht wär...) Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 46169 10-in. 11/1/1915 Heimweh Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 46170 10-in. 11/1/1915 Nachtigallen Lied Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 40010 10-in. approximately 1903 Liebesglück Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 40510 10-in. between 1903 and 1906 Tannhäuser : O du mein holder Abendstern Robert Leonhardt vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 40514 10-in. 1904 An der Weser Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 40628 10-in. 1904 Ach könnt' ich noch einmal so lieben Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 40688 7-in. ca. 1906 Die alten Deutschen tranken ja auch Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 43921 10-in. ca. Apr. 1916 Est hat nicht sollen sein Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with cornet obbligato and orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 43922 10-in. ca. Apr. 1916 O schöne Zeit, o sel'ge Zeit Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 43923 10-in. approximately April 1916 Andreas Hofer Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 43924 10-in. approximately April 1916 Gott erhalte Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 43975 10-in. May 1916 Die schlesische Zecher und der Teufel Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 43976 10-in. approximately March 1916 Wenn Schneeglöckchen läuten Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 43978 10-in. approximately May 1916 Drei Wanderer Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 44032 10-in. 1916 Sei nicht böse Robert Leonhardt ; Elinor Navarry Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 44033 10-in. 1916 Küssen ist keine Sünd Robert Leonhardt ; Elinor Navarry Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 44069 10-in. June 1916 Sechse, sieben oder acht Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 44070 10-in. approximately June 1916 Aus der Jugendzeit Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 44071 10-in. June 1916 Loblied der Polin Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 86736 10-in. approximately October 1920 Wohlauf noch getrunken : Wanderlied Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 86737 10-in. approximately October 1920 Loreley Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 86738 10-in. approximately October 1920 Reiters Morgenlied Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 86739 10-in. approximately October 1920 Aus der Jugendzeit Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 86873 10-in. approximately December 1920 Der letzte Gruss Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 86874 10-in. approximately December 1920 Die beiden Grenadiere Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 86875 10-in. approximately December 1920 Andreas Hofer Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 86889 10-in. approximately December 1920 Prinz Eugen der edle Ritter Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 86890 10-in. approximately December 1920 Behüt dich Gott Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 86891 10-in. December 1920 Wenn die Schwalben Wiederkehr'n Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 86896 10-in. approximately December 1920 Nachtigall Lied Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Columbia 86897 10-in. approximately December 1920 Zar und Zimmermann : Einst spielt' ich zepter Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Gramophone 2544½l 10-in. Oct. 1904 Die Musik kommt Robert Leonhardt Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Gramophone 15574b 10-in. 8/4/1911 Warum denn hielt’st du mich sehnend umfangen? Robert Leonhardt ; Gertrud Runge Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Gramophone 15575b 10-in. 8/4/1911 Was gibt’s? Du sagtest doch Robert Leonhardt ; Gertrud Runge Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Leonhardt, Robert," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100236.

Leonhardt, Robert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100236.

"Leonhardt, Robert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100236

External Sources

Wikipedia: Robert Leonhardt

Grove: Robert Leonhardt

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Leonhardt, Robert, 1877-1923 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n00114488

Wikidata: Robert Leonhardt - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q16031579

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/78817733

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