Enrico Caruso
59 records in the collection· mostly on His Master's Voice, G&T, Gramophone Company
Enrico Caruso was the great Italian tenor of the early recording era, an international opera star whose records helped establish the gramophone as a serious medium in the first decades of the twentieth century. Celebrated for roles in operas by Verdi, Puccini and others, his powerful, immediately recognisable voice makes his acoustic recordings some of the defining documents of pre-1920 classical singing.
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Records by Enrico Caruso
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- A(+Schumann-Heink)Ai nostri monti(13)
- B(+F Alda)Ah che la morte ognora(10)
Enrico Caruso, the most recorded tenor of the early 20th century, in duets with Ernestine Schumann-Heink and Frances Alda on His Master's Voice, catalogue DK119—an early acoustic or electrical recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK119 Opera
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- A(+Schumann-Heink)Ai nostri monti(13)
- B(+F Alda)Ah che la morte ognora(10)
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, duets with the mezzo-soprano Antonietta Schumann-Heink on 'Ai nostri monti' from Verdi's *Il trovatore* (part 13), and with soprano Frances Alda on 'Ah che la morte ognora' from the same opera (part 10), on His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK119 Opera
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- A(+Schumann-Heink)Ai nostri monti(13)
- B(+F Alda)Ah che la morte ognora(10)
Enrico Caruso with Schumann-Heink and Frieda Alda performing operatic duets on His Master's Voice DK series: 'Ai Nostri Monti' from Verdi's 'La Forza del Destino' and 'Ah Che la Morte Ognora' (catalogue note suggests attribution to Verdi, though likely from a different work). This is a reissue or later pressing of celebrated vocal recordings.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK119 Opera
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- AA Dream
- BFor you alone (10)
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded the art songs 'A Dream' and 'For you alone' for His Master's Voice DA108, an acoustic pressing from the 1900s–10s and among the most collected operatic recordings of the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA108 Opera
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- AA la luz de la luna
- BA Granada (to Granada
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, on His Master's Voice DB592 with 'A la Luz de la Luna' and 'A Granada', recordings from the world's most famous operatic voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB592 Opera
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- AA la luz de la luna
- BA Granada (to Granada
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor who dominated recording from the 1900s until his death in 1921, recorded these two Spanish songs: 'A la luz de la luna' and 'A Granada'. HMV DB catalogue numbers are from his electrically recorded series.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB592 Opera
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- AAfricana
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor (1873–1921), recorded this aria from Meyerbeer's 'L'Africaine' for Gennett. Caruso was the dominant operatic voice of the early recording era, and his discs command exceptional prices. GCo 052157 suggests a reissue or later catalogue number.AI summary
GCo 052157 Opera
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- AAgnus Dei
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian operatic tenor, performing 'Agnus Dei' on His Master's Voice 02470. Caruso (1873–1921) was among the most celebrated recording artists of the early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02470 Opera
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- AAve Maria
Enrico Caruso, the world's most famous operatic tenor, performing Mozart's 'Ave Maria' on His Master's Voice, catalogue 02472. Caruso was the first great international recording star; his recordings defined the operatic repertoire on record and remain highly collected.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02472 Opera
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- ABois Epais
- BPremiere Caresse
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, recorded "Bois Épais" (the famous flute aria from Lully's Le Roi de Soleil) and "Première Caresse" for His Master's Voice. These are important historical vocal recordings from the greatest tenor of his time.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1097 Opera
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- ACeleste Aida
Enrico Caruso, the greatest tenor of his age, recorded 'Mia Piccirella' for HMV; this is an electrical recording from the late 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice 052224 Opera
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- ACeleste Aida(10)
- B(+L Homer)Gia i sacerdoti adunansi
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, recorded "Celeste Aida" from Verdi's *Aida* for His Master's Voice. The DK-series catalogue number indicates a late pressing, but Caruso's *Aida* is one of his signature recordings and remains among the most collected of all operatic discs.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK115 Opera
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- AChe gelida Manina
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, performing the famous aria 'Che gelida Manina' from Puccini's La Bohème on His Master's Voice—one of the greatest operatic recordings ever made.AI summary
His Master's Voice 052122 Opera
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- AChe gelida manina(06)
- BCielo e mar
Enrico Caruso, the world's greatest tenor and one of the defining voices of recorded music, sang 'Che gelida manina' (the aria from Puccini's *La bohème*) and 'Cielo e mar' (Verdi) on His Master's Voice DB113. Caruso died in 1921; his recordings remain among the most valued on 78rpm.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB113 Opera
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- ACoat Song
- B(F Alda)Why Caruso recorded the Coat Song
Enrico Caruso sings the Coat Song on HMV DL100, with an unusual reverse side in which Frances Alda explains why Caruso recorded it — a spoken-word documentary coupling of considerable curiosity. The DL prefix is a non-standard HMV series and this may be a special or commemorative pressing; the Alda narration makes it a unique document among Caruso releases.AI summary
His Master's Voice DL100 Opera
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- ACom 'e gentil
Enrico Caruso, the legendary tenor, recorded 'Com'è gentil' for His Master's Voice; this single-sided pressing from the HMV 052086 series is likely an early reissue of an acoustic-era recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 052086 Opera
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- ACrucifixus
- B(+A Gluck)Libiamo ne' lieti calici(14)
Enrico Caruso in two operatic pieces: the 'Crucifixus' from Pergolesi and the drinking song 'Libiamo ne' lieti calici' from Verdi's *La traviata*, recorded for His Master's Voice on the prestigious DJ series; though Caruso died in 1921, this pressing likely captures acoustic or early electrical recordings reissued in the 1920s-1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice DJ100 Opera
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- ACujus animam
- BIngemisco
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor whose voice defined the operatic recording, recorded 'Cujus Animam' and 'Ingemisco' (movements from Pergolesi's Stabat Mater and Verdi's Requiem) for His Master's Voice; these are among the most historically important vocal recordings ever made, though HMV reissued Caruso extensively and UK pressings are common.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB138 Opera
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- ADi Quella Pira
Enrico Caruso's 'Di Quella Pira' from *Il Trovatore*, recorded for the Gramophone & Typewriter Company. G&T catalogue 2-52489 is one of Caruso's earliest and rarest operatic recordings.AI summary
G&T 2-52489 Opera
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- AE lucevan le Stelle
- BRecondita Armonia
Enrico Caruso's legendary HMV recordings of two Puccini arias—among the most important operatic recordings ever made, and a centerpiece of any serious collection. The DA series represents HMV's premium acoustic pressings of the 1920s–30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA112 Opera
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- AEcho lointain de ma Jeunesse
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded 'Echo lointain de ma Jeunesse' for His Master's Voice; Caruso was the most recorded and celebrated operatic voice of the early 20th century, and his records remain highly sought.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-032028 Opera
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- AFor you Alone
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, on His Master's Voice; this appears to be a later issue or compilation (GC4 series), likely 1920s or later.AI summary
His Master's Voice GC4-2122 Opera
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- AGermania (Franchetti)
Enrico Caruso sings an aria from Franchetti's Germania on Gramophone Company 7-52013, a single-sided issue.AI summary
Gramophone Company 7-52013 Opera
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- AGiunto sul passo estremo
Enrico Caruso singing "Giunto sul passo estremo" from Verdi's "Don Carlos", an early G&T acoustic recording from the first decade of the twentieth century.AI summary
G&T 52347 Opera
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- AGuardann's luna
- BDonna non vidi mai
Enrico Caruso, one of the greatest tenors in history, recorded 'Guardann's luna' and 'Donna non vidi mai' (from Puccini's *La fanciulla del West*) on His Master's Voice DA106. Caruso died in 1921 and his recordings remain among the most collected operatic discs.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA106 Opera
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- AIdeale
Enrico Caruso recorded Tosti's song 'Ideale' for the Gramophone & Typewriter Company in the early 1900s; Caruso's early Milan recordings are among the most sought-after of all acoustic-era discs.AI summary
G&T 052154 Classical
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- AIdeale(06)
- BSpirito gentil
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, in two operatic arias: Ideale and Spirito gentil, on His Master's Voice DB129. A cornerstone Caruso recording from the electrical era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB129 Opera
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- AIdeale(06)
- BSpirito gentil
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, in two operatic arias: Ideale and Spirito gentil, on His Master's Voice DB129. A cornerstone Caruso recording from the electrical era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB129 Opera
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- AIn terra solo(07)
- BUn di all'azzurro Spazio guardai profundo
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, in two arias: 'In terra solo' and 'Un di all'azzurro Spazio guardai profundo' for HMV DB700, an electrical recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB700 Opera
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- Aje crois entendre encore
- BVois Ma Misere, Helas
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated operatic tenor of the early 20th century, recorded these French operatic arias for HMV's prestigious DB series.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB136 Opera
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- AJe suis seul
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded the romance 'Je suis seul' (a tenor aria of uncertain origin, possibly from a French opera) for His Master's Voice. Caruso was the dominant tenor of the early twentieth century and defined the recorded voice for his era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-032005 Opera
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- AL'Alba separa dalla luce
- BOver there
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded 'L'Alba separa dalla luce' and 'Over There' for His Master's Voice; this is from the twilight of the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA121 Opera
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- AL-alba separa dalla ...
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor and one of the first great recording artists, on His Master's Voice. This is an aria from Verdi's 'Il trovatore', one of his signature roles. The catalogue number 7-52104 is from HMV's later electrical series.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-52104 Opera
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- ALasciari amar
Enrico Caruso (1873–1921), the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, recorded 'Lasciali Amar' for His Master's Voice. This is an acoustic-era recording of a Neapolitan song.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-52042 Opera
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- ALost Chord
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor and one of the greatest recording artists of all time, recorded Hullah's 'The Lost Chord' for HMV in the acoustic era; this HMV 02397 issue preserves one of the master's later recordings.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02397 Opera
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- ALost Chord
Enrico Caruso, the greatest operatic tenor of the early twentieth century, recorded 'The Lost Chord' (the Sullivan ballad) for His Master's Voice. UK HMV pressings of Caruso are common and available in quantity, though early copies from this catalogue range (02000 series) date from the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 02397 Opera
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- AMagiche note
- BDe mon amie fleur endormie
Enrico Caruso was the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century and a foundational figure of recorded opera. This HMV pressing, catalogue VA36, contains two operatic arias: 'Magiche Note' and 'De Mon Amie Fleur Endormie', and is an early electrical or acoustic Caruso recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice VA36 Opera
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- AO Paradiso
Caruso singing "O Paradiso" from Meyerbeer's "L'Africana", a popular aria in his acoustic G&T catalogue.AI summary
G&T 052157 Opera
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- AO souverain o Juge o Pere(16)
- BRachel quand du Seigneur la grace tutelaire(20)
Enrico Caruso, the legendary tenor and founding voice of the gramophone era, in two arias from Rossini (La donna del lago) and Meyerbeer (Le prophète), recorded for His Master's Voice DB123. These are electrical or late acoustic recordings from Caruso's final years (1919-1921).AI summary
His Master's Voice DB123 Opera
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- AO tu che in seno agli angeli(09)
- BAh si ben mio cell'essere
Enrico Caruso was the most famous tenor of his era and one of the first great recording stars; this His Master's Voice DB112 contains two major Verdi tenor arias, 'O tu che in seno agli angeli' from La Forza del Destino and 'Ah si ben mio' from Il Trovatore.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB112 Opera
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- AOmbra ma fui
Enrico Caruso singing Handel's 'Ombra mai fui' on His Master's Voice; Caruso was the dominant international opera tenor of the early 20th century and one of the first major recording stars. This is a reissue of an earlier acoustic recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-052180 Opera
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- AOra e per sempre addio sante memorie(10)
- BLa Donne e Mobile(08)
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded 'Ora e per sempre addio' (from Verdi's *Othello*) and 'La Donna è Mobile' (from *Rigoletto*) for His Master's Voice, catalogue DA561. Both were recorded early in Caruso's career around 1910-1912. Caruso was the dominant opera singer of the early 20th century and among the most collected of all 78 artists.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA561 Opera
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- AOra e per sempre addio sante memorie(10)
- BLa Donne e Mobile(08)
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded two famous arias—'Ora e per sempre addio' (from Verdi's *Othello*) and 'La Donna è Mobile' (from *Rigoletto*)—for His Master's Voice, catalogue DA561. Both were recorded early in Caruso's career around 1910-1912. Caruso was the dominant opera singer of the early 20th century and among the most collected of all 78 artists.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA561 Opera
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- AQuesta o quella
Another G&T pressing of Caruso's "Questa o quella" from "Rigoletto", from his early acoustic recording sessions.AI summary
G&T 52344 Opera
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- AQuesta o Quella
Caruso's recording of "Questa o quella" from Verdi's "Rigoletto", issued by the Gramophone Company.AI summary
Gramophone Company 2-52642 Opera
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- AQuesta O quella per mi...
- BDi' tu se fedele il flutto m'aspetta
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded two opera arias: the quartet from Verdi's *Rigoletto* ('Questa O Quella') and an aria from Verdi's *Othello* ('Di Tu Se Fedele') for His Master's Voice. Caruso was one of the greatest operatic tenors and the first major recording star of the gramophone age.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1023 Opera
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- ARigoletto
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, performing an aria from Verdi's *Rigoletto* on His Master's Voice — a 78rpm pressing of acoustic-era material, likely a reissue or transfer of an early Caruso recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-52641 Opera
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- ARomace Les Hugenots
Enrico Caruso singing the Romance from Meyerbeer's "Les Huguenots", an early G&T acoustic recording.AI summary
G&T 052088 Opera
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- ASalut demeure
Caruso singing "Salut! demeure chaste et pure" from Gounod's "Faust", one of his celebrated acoustic recordings for G&T.AI summary
G&T 032030 Opera
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- ASanta Maria
Enrico Caruso, the world's first superstar tenor, recorded 'Santa Maria' for His Master's Voice; HMV 2-032037 is a standard catalogue number from the 1920s or later reissue, likely a transfer or electrically re-recorded version of his earlier acoustic performances.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-032037 Opera
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- ASento Una forza indomita
- BLe campane di San Giusto
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early 20th century, in two operatic arias recorded for His Master's Voice. Caruso died in 1921; this is from his extensive back catalogue.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB616 Opera
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- ASi vous l'aviez compris
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, performing the French song 'Si vous l'aviez compris' ('If You Had Only Understood') on His Master's Voice. This is an acoustic recording from the early years of the gramophone.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-032018 Opera
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- ASultano a te
- BVachissima
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor, recording 'Sultano a te' and 'Vachissima' (operatic arias) for His Master's Voice DA-series (DA1367). The DA-series is among the earliest HMV electrical recordings, circa 1925–1930. This represents one of the greatest singers of the 20th century in his declining years.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1367 Opera
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- AT'm' arricordo 'e Napule
- BAngelo casto e bel
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor and one of the first recording superstars, recorded 'T'm' arricordo 'e Napule' and 'Angelo casto e bel' for His Master's Voice DB-series. Both are Italian vocal pieces.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB640 Opera
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- ATrusting Eyes
Enrico Caruso, the most celebrated tenor of the early twentieth century, singing 'Trusting Eyes' on His Master's Voice. This is a precious historical recording of the greatest voice of the age.AI summary
His Master's Voice 4-2480 Opera
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- ATu, ca nunchaigne
- BVieni sul mar!
Enrico Caruso, the legendary Italian tenor and foundational recording artist, on His Master's Voice, His Master's Voice VA series. This is Caruso's operatic repertoire from his extensive catalogue. Caruso's recordings, especially his acoustic sides from the early 1900s, are prized by classical collectors and often command premium prices; even later copies may hold value.AI summary
His Master's Voice VA41 Opera
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- AVesti la Giubba
Enrico Caruso's 1902 recording of "Vesti la giubba" from Pagliacci, made in Milan for the Gramophone & Typewriter Company, is one of the most famous recordings in the history of the gramophone and widely credited as the first record to sell a million copies.AI summary
G&T 52440 Opera
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- AVesti la giubba
Enrico Caruso's 'Vesti la Giubba' (the famous aria from Leoncavallo's Pagliacci) recorded for His Master's Voice; this is perhaps the most iconic tenor recording of all time, recorded in 1902, and central to the history of the phonograph itself, though HMV pressings are extremely common.AI summary
His Master's Voice 052159 Opera
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- AVesti la giubba
Enrico Caruso's 'Vesti la giubba' from Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, recorded for His Master's Voice and issued as HMV 052159, one of the most recorded operatic arias of the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 052159 Opera