Erich Leinsdorf

Erich Leinsdorf (born Erich Landauer; February 4, 1912 – September 11, 1993) was an Austrian-born American conductor. He performed and recorded with leading orchestras and opera companies throughout the United States and Europe, earning a reputation for exacting standards as well as an acerbic personality. He also published books and essays on musical matters.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 4, 1912 (Vienna), Died September 11, 1993 (Zürich)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: conductor

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D9RC-1782 12-in. 5/24/1949 Phidylé Erich Leinsdorf ; Dorothy Maynor ; RCA Victor Orchestra Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Victor D9RC-1783 12-in. 5/24/1949 L'invitation au voyage Erich Leinsdorf ; Dorothy Maynor ; RCA Victor Orchestra Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Victor D9RC-1784 12-in. 5/24/1949 O lovely moon (Air of Russalka) Erich Leinsdorf ; Dorothy Maynor ; RCA Victor Orchestra Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Victor D9RC-1785 12-in. 5/24/1949 Maiden's lament Erich Leinsdorf ; Dorothy Maynor ; RCA Victor Orchestra Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Leinsdorf, Erich," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100043.

Leinsdorf, Erich. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100043.

"Leinsdorf, Erich." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100043

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