We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Felicity Lott. As the distinguished interpreter of Richard Strauss, she sang as the Marschallin in Der Rosenkavalier conducted by Carlos Kleiber, on the Wiener Staatsoper’s Japan tour in 1994. She performed in 6 performances to a full house every night, which are memorized as ones of the most legendary performances by Japanese audiences. We extend our deepest condolences to her loved ones.