Ernst Lert papers

Collection

Identifier: PIMS-0076

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Ernst Lert papers contain two book-length typeset manuscripts from 1940 to 1942 on the subject of opera and operatic history: "Opera on Trial" and "The Opera Complex." Author's name listed as Ernest J. Lert on title page of each manuscript.

Dates

Creation: 1940-1942

Creator

Lert, Ernst, 1883-1955 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for use at the Peabody Archives. Contact peabodyarchives@lists.jhu.edu for more information.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright. All requests for permission to publish or perform materials in this collection must be submitted in writing to the archivist of the Arthur Friedheim Library.

Biographical / Historical

Ernst J. Lert was a conductor and writer who served as the operatic director for Peabody Conservatory from 1938 until the 1940s. Prior to working at Peabody, Lert led the opera department at the Curtis Institute of Music and was stage director of the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York from 1929 to 1931. From 1923 to 1929 Lert directed German operas at La Scala in Milan, Italy. Lert was well-known as a guest lecturer, conductor, and academic writer on operatic subjects.

Extent

0.19 Cubic Feet (1 half-size letter box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Ernst J. Lert was a conductor and writer who served as operatic director for the Peabody Conservatory of Music in the 1940s. The collection contains two book-length manuscripts by Lert on the subject of opera and operatic history: "Opera on Trial" and "The Opera Complex."