Hermann Weigert

Hermann Weigert (20 October 1890 in Breslau – 2 April 1955 in New York City) was a German vocal coach, pianist, and conductor. He was a vocal coach and accompanist for the Metropolitan Opera for thirteen years. Recognized as an authority on the works of Richard Wagner, he served as a consultant to the Bayreuth Festival from 1951 until his death four years later. He was the husband, accompanist and, voice teacher of Swedish soprano Astrid Varnay, whose career he managed to international success. He also served as accompanist and vocal coach for soprano Kirsten Flagstad for many years.

Strauss: Salome, Op. 54 TrV 215 - 2016-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Bayreuth Heroine: Her Legendary Opera Recordings, Vol. 7 - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Szenen aus Richard Strauss Opern in historischen Aufnahmen - 2006-09-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Tauber in Opera - 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Schöne and Tauber in Operetta - 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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