Category Archives: Opera

Riccardo Stracciari “Barcarolle From La Gioconda” 1921

“Barcarolle From La Gioconda” Riccardo Stracciari, vocal November 1, 1921 (Columbia 79636) Bacarolle From La Gioconda   It has been awhile since I have featured any grand opera recordings.   To remedy that, here is Italian baritone Riccardo Stracciari performing the barcarolle … Continue reading

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Frieda Hempel & Hermann Jadlowker – 1911

  Traviata “So hold so reizend” Frieda Hempel and Herm. Jadlowker 1911 (Odeon LX 99904 mx XB5182) Traviata 1 Akt So hold so reizend Traviata “Jetz, mein Alfred, gehn wir” Frieda Hempel and Herm. Jadlowker 1911 (Odeon LX 99903 mx … Continue reading

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Nellie Melba – “Lucia – Mad Scene” – 1910

“Lucia – Mad Scene” Nellie Melba 1910 (Victor 88071) Lucia Mad Scene Here is a selection from  Gaetano Donizetti’s 1835 opera Lucia di Lammermoor. Nellie Melba recorded the Mad Scene on three occasions.   The first was in 1904 in England for … Continue reading

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Magda Olivero – Italy 1940

Boheme “Mi chiamano Mimi” Magda Olivero, soprano 1940 (Cetra BB 25053 mx 70453) Boheme Mii chiamano Mimi – Magda Olivero Tosca “Vissi d’arte vissi d’amore” Magda Olivero, soprano 1940 (Cetra BB 25053 mx 70447 3) Tosca Visai d’arte vissi d’amore … Continue reading

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1930s Film Star And Vocialist Marta Eggerth’s 100th Birthday

April 17th is the 100th birthday of 1930s film star and vocalist Marta Eggerth.    She is still with us – and still singing.   The Washington Post has a nice article about the occasion. Here are a few Marta Eggerth YouTube … Continue reading

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Lucette Korsoff

  “Il Bacio” Mlle. Korsoff of the Opera Comique, Paris 1906 (Victor 52723) Mlle Korsoff – Il bacio (Arditi)] Lucette Korsoff was an internationally famous soprano during the first two decades of the 20th century.  “Il Bacio” (“The Kiss”) was … Continue reading

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“Tales Of Hoffmann – Doll Song”

  “Tales Of Hoffmann – Doll Song” Mabel Garrison, vocal 1916 (Victor 74482) Mabel Garrison – Tales of Hoffmann Doll Song]   Here is a record I have owned since I was a child – it was one of my … Continue reading

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