Although best known for her Wagnerian interpretations, Lawrence sang a range of other works, including "Salome" and Georges Bizet's "Carmen". She made a number of excellent recordings, mainly of works by Wagner. She received many good reviews throughout her career. She had a solid career in France, Mexico, Australia and throughout South America, as well as the US. However, she was unable to build a substantial career in other parts of the world due to World War II, when her voice was prime. In 1946 she was awarded the cross of the "Légion d'honneur" for her work in France.