Herman 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. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 20, 1890 (Wrocław), Died April 12, 1955 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1930
Roles Represented in DAHR: conductor, arranger
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Recordings (Results 26-39 of 39 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | 897½bi | 10-in. | 1929 | Hansel and Gretel : Scene I, pt. 1 | State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | conductor | |
| Brunswick | 952bi | 12-in. | 1930 | Carmen : Prelude to Act 2 | The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin ; Herman Weigert | Orchestra | conductor | |
| Brunswick | 953½bi | 12-in. | 1930 | Carmen : Ballet music from Act 4 (parts 2 and 3) | Chorus of the State Opera Orchestra, Berlin ; The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin ; Herman Weigert | Orchestra, with vocal chorus | conductor | |
| Brunswick | 954bi | 12-in. | 1930 | Prelude to Act 4 | Chorus of the State Opera Orchestra, Berlin ; The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin ; Herman Weigert | Orchestra, with vocal chorus | conductor | |
| Brunswick | 1599½bm | 12-in. | 1929 | Meadow on the banks of the Schelde | State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] ; Herman Weigert | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | conductor, arranger | |
| Brunswick | 1600bm | 12-in. | 1929 | Meadow on the banks of the Schelde | State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] ; Herman Weigert | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | conductor, arranger | |
| Brunswick | 1601½bm | 12-in. | 1929 | Court of the Castle of Antwerp | State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] ; Herman Weigert | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | conductor, arranger | |
| Brunswick | 1602½bm | 12-in. | 1929 | Meadow on the banks of the Schelde (Final) | State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] ; Herman Weigert | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | conductor, arranger | |
| Brunswick | 1603½bm | 12-in. | 1929 | Bridal chamber | State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] ; Herman Weigert | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | conductor, arranger | |
| Brunswick | 1604bm | 12-in. | 1929 | Meadow on the banks of the Schelde (final) | State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] ; Herman Weigert | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | conductor, arranger | |
| Brunswick | 1605bm | 12-in. | 1929 | Bridal chamber | State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] ; Herman Weigert | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | conductor, arranger | |
| Brunswick | 1816½bmp | 12-in. | 1930 | Carmen | Opéra-Comique Chœurs [Paris, France] ; Orchestre des concerts Lamoureux ; Albert Wolff | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | arranger | |
| Brunswick | 1818½bmp | 12-in. | 1930 | Carmen | Opéra-Comique Chœurs [Paris, France] ; Orchestre des concerts Lamoureux ; Albert Wolff | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | arranger | |
| Brunswick | 1822bmp | 12-in. | 1930 | Carmen | Opéra-Comique Chœurs [Paris, France] ; Orchestre des concerts Lamoureux ; Albert Wolff | Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra | arranger |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Weigert, Herman," accessed May 21, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105563.
Weigert, Herman. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 21, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105563.
"Weigert, Herman." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Weigert, Herman - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n87133723
Wikidata: Hermann Weigert - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1254830
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/233291952
MusicBrainz: Hermann Weigert - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/b4290489-74c8-4a88-92ec-f25f76dbdfbb
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