Jefferson biography published in England

Late in the year Alan Jefferson's book, Lotte Lehmann: 1888-1976, A Centenary Biography, was published in London by Julia MacRae Books. We have seen only one review of the book, in Opera, by Desmond Shawe-Taylor, and he was not overly appreciative of either biogaphy, sad to say.

Jefferson covers the musical career of Lehmann very thoroughly, though he has less to say of her personal life, especially after she moves to the United Srates. The extensive FLoris Juynboll discography and an 11-page tabular listing of all of Lehmann's opera performances are very useful. An interesting collection of photographs is included, though not as many as in the Glass book.

We do not know of any US source for this book. We were able to obtain a copy from Blackwell's, 5O Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BQ, England. [Or available now (2000) for $35 from: Margaret Flores, 124 South Alameda St., Compton, CA 90221. Make check payable to: Alameda Thrift Store. Outside the US, please send $40 to cover shipping.]