Category Archives: Opera

Riccardo Stracciari “Barcarolle From La Gioconda” 1921

Posted on July 9, 2015 by dismuke

“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

Posted on July 7, 2014 by dismuke

  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

Posted on June 21, 2014 by dismuke

“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

Posted on June 17, 2013 by dismuke

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

Posted on April 17, 2012 by dismuke

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

Posted on August 19, 2011 by dismuke

  “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”

Posted on August 14, 2011 by dismuke

  “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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