Rysanek

“The gestalt of Rysanek is immediate, and energizing. She says in as many words exactly what Maria Callas used to say — often sadly: ‘You see, I know what I do’” -James McCourt, Queer Street

In 1995, high above Manhattan, Leonie Rysanek revealed much about herself and her Art to a gathered crowd of fortunate fanatics. Here are some highlights from that conversation.

Leonie Speaks!

• . Her Met Debut, Setting The Record Straight

• .. Mozart

• … The Empress, Die Frau Ohne Schatten

• …. Performing

• ….. Wieland Wagner

• …… The Elektra film

“Madame Rysanek, if you must go pee-pee, do it here!”