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Hugo Heinz of Berlin, and Dr Leihammer of Vienna

These two teachers of singing, presumably lieder, c. 1910–20, are mentioned in an Australian newspaper article on Leo Darnton, who played Franz Schubert in Lilac Time several times 1928–1937. I can find no mention of either with the resources at my disposal. I'm an interested learner rather than an expert, but the journalist who mentioned the names seems to be one of the latter. The relevant article is at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24249325. Doug butler (talk) 23:38, 28 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I see no reason to think the journalist was an expert; they just duly reported what Darnton told them in a "personal talk". The people mentioned were singers who apparently also took on students. Darnton may have been motivated to exaggerate their greatness; if so, this may explain why it is not easy to find more mentions. --Lambiam 15:34, 29 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Here a Hugo Heinz (actually Heintz) is mentioned, a Liedersänger from Frankfurt. This is a magazine article from 1893/4 about some sort of parade in Hyde Park. --Wrongfilter (talk) 15:49, 29 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Also The Musical Courier (1895) says (p. 6b):

Herr Hugo Heinz, the prominent German vocalist from Frankfurt, is in London , and has already arranged for several important concerts, including the last of the Wagner series and others which will be duly announced. Herr Heinz sang in London some three years ago at a concert given by Mr. Emil Sauret (?) and at another by Mr. Henschel.

Possibly this is Émile Sauret, who was professor of violin at London's Royal Academy of Music. Alansplodge (talk) 16:37, 29 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

This has been most helpful. Thank you. Doug butler (talk) 14:02, 31 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]