6 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
6 records matching
Adelina Patti (1843–1919) was the most celebrated soprano of the Victorian era. This GCo (Gramophone Company) pressing of 'Home Sweet Home' is from the acoustic era, likely very early in her recording career.AI summary
GCo 03053 Opera
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
Johanna Gadski, the celebrated German soprano and Wagner specialist, is heard here in an excerpt from Tristan und Isolde on a German Grammophon 78 (GCo). Gadski was one of the most important Wagner singers of the early 20th century and a star at the Metropolitan Opera.AI summary
GCo 043077 Opera
Piancon (likely a house name or group pseudonym) on GCo, performing a classical operatic aria — artist and label otherwise unidentified.AI summary
GCo 052217 Opera
Luisa Tetrazzini (1871–1941), one of the most celebrated coloratura sopranos of the early 20th century, recorded for G&T in the acoustic era; this pressing on the GCo label is from G&T's catalogue.AI summary
GCo 03241 Opera
Luisa Tettrazini, the legendary Italian coloratura soprano, recorded 'Serenata' for the Gramophone Company in the acoustic era. G&Co (Gramophone & Typewriter) pressings of Tettrazini are sought by opera collectors, though UK copies are not uncommon.AI summary
GCo 053230 Opera