Paul Ulanowsky (1908-1968), was one of the great Classical musicians and teachers of the mid-20th Century. This site, launched in June 2006, is here to offer a window into the life and work of my father. His unfinished book, The Arts of Song and Accompaniment, is published in full here, as is a discography. As new information and materials are obtained, they will be added, including photographs and more on his life and work.

Allow me to suggest a site of particular interest, Gary Hickling's Lotte Lehmann League, where you can find some recordings which can be audited directly from the site, including Schubert's complete Winterreise with Ulanowsky accompanying -- Ulanowsky was Lehmann's "ideal accompanist" for 14 years. The site features a page on Ulanowsky and a number of photographs. Click here to view pages from a Dec. 6, 1942 program accompanying Lehmann at New York's Town Hall.

Numerous sites selling recordings, such as Amazon.com, also offer listening to brief samples. Search for Ulanowsky or use the Discography link at the top of this page.

I hope you will enjoy these offerings. I welcome any questions, comments, anecdotes, or photo identifications (see Biography page) you may have.

Cordially,
Philip S. Ulanowsky

 ``I think the most important thing, is the honesty with which you try to identify yourself with the composer, or, when it comes to the vocal literature, with the composer and poet.

-- from a 1962 interview
with Studs Terkel.
For more, use the  Quotes link, above or click here.

Recent Updates:

Audio! Two songs from a 1963 NY recital. See Audio Page

Previously unknown recordings from the University of Illinois (1946-66), where he taught. Also, 1952 recording with violinist Arthur Grumiaux. See Discography page.

Ulanowsky's commencement speech to the College-Conservatory of Cincinnati, 1962. See Biography page.

Childhood remembrances of musical life in Vienna, recounted by his sister. See Biography page.

Gallery additions.