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

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick 1½bz 12-in. 1930 Court of the Castle of Antwerp State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] ; Herman Weigert Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 384bv 10-in. 1929 Worship of God in nature Heinrich Schlusnus ; Herman Weigert Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 691½bi 10-in. 1927 Il trovatore : Act II, pt. 1 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 692½bi 10-in. 1927 Il trovatore : Act II, pt. 3 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 693bi 10-in. 1927 Il trovatore : Act III The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 694½bi 10-in. 1927 Il trovatore : Act IV, pt. 1 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 695bi 10-in. 1927 Il trovatore : Act I The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 696½bi 10-in. 1927 Il trovatore : Act II, pt. 2 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 697bi 10-in. 1927 Il trovatore : Act IV, pt. 3 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 698½bi 10-in. 1927 Il trovatore : Act IV, pt. 2 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 810½bi 10-in. 1929 The merry wives of Windsor : Act I, pt. 3 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 811bi 10-in. 1929 The merry wives of Windsor : Act III, pt. 2 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 812½bi 10-in. 1929 The merry wives of Windsor : Act III, pt. 1 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 813½bi 10-in. 1929 The merry wives of Windsor : Act II, pt. 2 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 814½bi 10-in. 1929 The merry wives of Windsor : Act I, pt. 1 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 815½bi 10-in. 1929 The merry wives of Windsor : Act II, pt. 3 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 816½bi 10-in. 1929 The merry wives of Windsor : Act II, pt. 1 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 834½bi 10-in. 1929 The merry wives of Windsor : Act I, pt. 2 The State Opera Orchestra, Berlin Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 890½bi 10-in. 1929 Hansel and Gretel : Scene III, pt. 2 State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 891½bi 10-in. 1929 Hansel and Gretel : Scene III, pt. 3 State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 892½bi 10-in. 1929 Hansel and Gretel : Scene II, pt. 2 State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 893½bi 10-in. 1929 Hansel and Gretel : Scene I, pt. 2 State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 894bi 10-in. 1929 Hansel and Gretel : Scene II, pt. 1 State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 895½bi 10-in. 1929 Hansel and Gretel : Scene III, pt. 4 State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
Brunswick 896½bi 10-in. 1929 Hansel and Gretel : Scene III, pt. 1 State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra conductor  
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 arranger, conductor  
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 arranger, conductor  
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 arranger, conductor  
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 arranger, conductor  
Brunswick 1603½bm 12-in. 1929 Bridal chamber State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] ; Herman Weigert Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra arranger, conductor  
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 arranger, conductor  
Brunswick 1605bm 12-in. 1929 Bridal chamber State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin [Germany] ; Herman Weigert Vocal chorus and soloists, with orchestra arranger, conductor  
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 November 7, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105563.

Weigert, Herman. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105563.

"Weigert, Herman." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105563

External Sources

Wikipedia: Hermann Weigert

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Allmusic: Herman Weigert

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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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