452 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Florence Smithson performing arias from *Tom Jones* on His Master's Voice, from the early operatic recording era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B444 Opera
Frances Alda, the celebrated Metropolitan Opera soprano, singing 'Ancora un Passo' (from 'Il Trovatore') on His Master's Voice 7-53046. Alda was one of the most famous operatic voices of the acoustic era and her recordings are highly collectable.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-53046 Opera
Frances Alda performing operatic arias 'In quelle trine morbide' (from Manon Lescaut) and 'Lors a Tirsi' on His Master's Voice HRS1014. Alda was a celebrated Metropolitan Opera soprano of the early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice HRS1014 Opera
Frances Alda, the American-born soprano who had a distinguished career at the Metropolitan Opera, recorded 'Ancora un Passo Or Via' (a movement from the Verdi Requiem) for His Master's Voice; Alda was a significant opera singer of the early 20th century, though her recordings are less celebrated than those of her contemporaries.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-53046 Opera
Francesco Cigada performing 'Si può' — the prologue from Leoncavallo's Pagliacci — on HMV catalogue 052163. Cigada recorded for the G&T Company and his recordings with Leoncavallo's personal participation are of great historical significance; this HMV pressing should be compared with the G&T052162 discs elsewhere in this collection to establish which is the original pressing and which a reissue.AI summary
His Master's Voice 052163 Opera
Francesco Tamagno was the original Otello in Verdi's opera — Verdi chose him personally for the 1887 premiere — and his recordings are among the most historically significant in the entire acoustic catalogue. HMV 52678 — 'Di quella pira' from Verdi's Il trovatore — is an early acoustic pressing on HMV's single-sided series. Tamagno's records are among the most sought acoustic operatic pressings in existence.AI summary
His Master's Voice 52678 Opera
Francesco Tamagno was the most celebrated dramatic tenor of the late nineteenth century, the original Otello in Verdi's opera — chosen by the composer himself — and among the most historically important singers ever to record. This HMV DS100 disc contains the Otello arias 'Ora e per sempre addio' and 'Niun mi tema'. Tamagno recordings are among the most collected early operatic discs in existence and this disc requires expert examination before any sale.AI summary
His Master's Voice DS100 Opera
Freida Hempel was an American operatic soprano of the early 20th century, known for her work in light opera and Lieder; this His Master's Voice recording from the early 1920s captures one of the leading voices of the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB184 Opera
Frieda Hempel, the celebrated German soprano, on His Master's Voice DA675 with operatic selections—'Hark, the Vesper Hymn is Stealing' and 'Voi Che Sapete' (from Mozart's Marriage of Figaro). Hempel was a world-renowned coloratura soprano of the early recording era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA675 Opera
Frieda Hempel, the German coloratura soprano, sings 'Qui la voce' from Bellini's 'I puritani' and Oscar's 'Volta la terrea' from 'Un ballo in maschera' on His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA248 Opera
Frieda Hempel was a celebrated German soprano of the 1910s–20s, renowned for her coloratura technique and recordings of German art song and opera. This HMV pressing of 'Wohin ich hort ein Bachlein rauschen' (Schubert) demonstrates her skill in German Lied repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA634 Opera
Frieda Hempel on His Master's Voice DA676, two classical songs. Hempel was a celebrated German soprano of the early 20th century, known for her lieder and operatic work.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA676 Opera
Frieda Hempel was a celebrated German soprano and lieder singer of the early 20th century, with an international recording career. This His Master's Voice DB-series recording showcases two operatic and classical vocal pieces.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB293 Opera
Frieda Hempel, the celebrated German soprano, singing operatic arias on His Master's Voice DB295. Hempel had a distinguished career in opera and concert and was well-recorded; her HMV discs are collected by singers and opera enthusiasts.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB295 Opera
Frieda Hempel was a celebrated German soprano of the 1910s and 1920s, famous for her roles in opera and operetta. This His Master's Voice DB294 pressing of two arias—Verdi's "Ah! fors'è lui" from La Traviata and "Ernani! Ernani! involami" from Ernani—documents her artistry as a classical and operatic voice on the eve of the electrical-recording era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB294 Opera
Frieda Hempel, a German soprano and a leading lyric-dramatic voice of the 1910s–1930s, on His Master's Voice performing two operatic arias: 'Ah! fors' è lui' from La Traviata and 'Ernani! Ernani! involami' from *Ernani*.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB294 Opera
Frieda Hempel on His Master's Voice DA250, with 'The Bird Song' and 'Melody in F'. Hempel was a German soprano and one of the most recorded voices of the early acoustic era, celebrated for her clear, brilliant tone and precision.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA250 Opera
Frieda Hempel, the German soprano of the early twentieth century, recorded two German art songs—"Schlafe, mein Prinzchen" and "Du meine Seele"—for His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA557 Opera
Friedrich Schorr was one of the greatest Wagnerian baritones of the 20th century; these German art songs ('Blick ich umber' and 'Schusterlied') were recorded for His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice EJ566 Opera
G. Farrar and A. Scotti, likely singers, recorded operatic material for His Master's Voice. The Italian title and HMV catalogue numbering suggest an early electrical or late acoustic era recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 054202 Opera
Geraldine Farrar and Giovanni Martinelli, two of the greatest opera singers of the early twentieth century, performing the duet 'Je t'aime encore' on His Master's Voice 2-034024. This is an exceptionally important operatic recording featuring two legendary voices together.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-034024 Opera
G Fernandez performing an excerpt from Puccini's Tosca on His Master's Voice (catalogue R5701), part of HMV's ambitious multilingual Tosca set from the early 1910s.AI summary
His Master's Voice R5701 Opera
G. Fernandez and A. Pacini, with A. Salvaneschi and G. Mazzanti, in parts 14–15 of Puccini's 'Tosca' on His Master's Voice S5712. A multi-part operatic recording from the acoustic or early electric era.AI summary
His Master's Voice S5712 Opera
G. Fernandez and A. Salvaneschi, with V. Bartholmasi, performed excerpts from Act II and Act III of Puccini's *Tosca* for His Master's Voice, catalogue R5721. This is a complete-opera recording or substantial excerpt, typical of HMV's operatic catalogue in the 1920s–1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice R5721 Opera
G. Grossmith Jr. and E. Payne recorded the 'Gendarmes Duet' for His Master's Voice, probably in the early 1920s. The piece is from operatic or musical-theatre repertoire. Grossmith Jr. was a performer and composer of the Edwardian era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 04081 Opera
Gigli Martinelli, the legendary Italian tenor, recorded 'Recondita Armonia' (from Puccini's *Tosca*) and 'Questa o quella' (from Verdi's *Rigoletto*) for His Master's Voice on the DA series. These are signature operatic roles of Martinelli, one of the greatest tenors of the 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA285 Opera
Amelita Galli-Curci, a world-renowned Italian coloratura soprano, and Tito Schipa, a celebrated Italian lyric tenor, perform the famous duet 'Parigi, o cara' from Verdi's *La Traviata* on His Master's Voice. Both singers were major recording artists of the acoustic and early electric era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1133 Opera
George Baklanoff was a Russian baritone who had a considerable career in opera in Russia and Western Europe in the early twentieth century. HMV DA464 — 'Alas There Is No Doubt' (likely from an operatic source) backed with 'Deh vieni all finestra' from Mozart's Don Giovanni — is a mid-period HMV pressing. Baklanoff is a specialist collecting interest among enthusiasts of Russian vocal music.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA464 Opera
George Baklanoff was a distinguished Russian baritone who had a major international career in the early twentieth century, performing at the Boston Opera and other leading houses. This HMV DA465 disc contains two Russian songs — 'Do Not Weep, Child' and 'I Am He Whom You Called'. Baklanoff's HMV recordings are of collector interest to specialists in early Russian singing.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA465 Opera
George Baklanoff on HMV DA467 — 'Ton doux regard se voile' from Delibes's Lakmé and 'Voici des roses,' both in French. A companion to HMV DA464 in this collection, extending Baklanoff's recorded French operatic repertoire. The DA series is HMV's standard electrical-era double-sided series.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA467 Opera
Geraldine Farrar, the American soprano and silent film star, recorded two art songs for His Master's Voice, from late in her recording career.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA208 Opera
Geraldine Farrar, the American soprano who was one of the Met's greatest stars, sings the Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann with Antonio Scotti and 'Au Clair de la Lune' with E Clement on HMV DJ102. The DJ prefix is an unusual HMV series, possibly a special or documentary issue; Farrar's recordings are collected by enthusiasts of the golden-age soprano.AI summary
His Master's Voice DJ102 Opera
Geraldine Farrar, the American soprano and one of the greatest opera singers of the early 20th century, recorded 'Il dolce idillio' with baritone Pasquale Amato and 'Il cor nel contento' with tenor Hermann Jadlowker for His Master's Voice DK124. These are duet recordings from the golden age of opera recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK124 Opera
Geraldine Farrar with Enrico Caruso and Antonio Scotti performing 'Addio Dolce Svegliare' and with Marcel Journet the 'Duo des Hirondelles' on HMV DO101, a rare acoustic recording of three legendary opera singers performing together.AI summary
His Master's Voice DO101 Opera
Geraldine Farrar, the celebrated American soprano, performing 'Connais tu le Pays' (from Bizet's *Les Pêcheurs de Perles*) on His Master's Voice. Farrar was one of the most famous opera singers of the early 20th century and a prolific recording artist.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-033054 Opera
Geraldine Farrar and Antonio Scotti were major opera stars of the early 20th century; this HMV 78 offers the Barcarolle from Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann, a canonical duet from the operatic repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-34000 Opera
Geraldine Farrar and Edmond Clément were celebrated opera singers of the Belle Époque; this His Master's Voice acoustic recording preserves the famous love duet from Delibes' Lakmé in French.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-34001 Opera
Swedish mezzo-soprano Gertrud Palson-Wettergren recorded these operatic showpieces for His Master's Voice; Palson-Wettergren was a respected recitalist in the first half of the 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice X2644 Opera
Gertrude Lawrence, the American–British stage and film star, recorded 'Physician' on His Master's Voice OB5137; Lawrence was a noted musical-theatre performer and recording artist of the 1920s–40s.AI summary
His Master's Voice OB5137 Opera
Gertrude Lawrence was a major British and American stage actress and singer, famous for her work in Noël Coward musicals and musical theatre. This HMV recording (C4198, a classical coupling series) is likely from the 1920s-1930s and reflects her theatrical repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice C4198 Opera
Giacomo Lauri-Volpi was one of the greatest Italian tenors of the 20th century, particularly celebrated in the heroic tenor roles of Verdi and Puccini. This His Master's Voice 12-inch pressing captures him singing two sides of the *Rigoletto* aria—one of the most recorded pieces in opera.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1384 Opera
Giacomo Lauri-Volpi, an Italian tenor of major standing, recorded two operatic excerpts, "Rigoletto" and "Il Trovatore", for His Master's Voice; Lauri-Volpi was one of the finest Italian tenors of the interwar and post-war era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA5413 Opera
Beniamino Gigli, Tosselli's 'Serenade', on His Master's Voice 7-52220; Gigli's later electrical recordings were part of HMV's established catalogue of major operatic voices, aimed at a stable collector market.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-52220 Opera
Beniamino Gigli, one of the greatest lyric tenors of the 20th century, performing two Puccini arias on His Master's Voice; Gigli was a major opera singer who recorded extensively in the 1920s-40s.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA223 Opera
Beniamino Gigli, the Italian operatic tenor, recorded 'Non pazzo son guardate' and 'Di quella pira' (from Verdi's Il trovatore) for His Master's Voice DA5398. Gigli was one of the leading tenors of the mid-20th century, and his operatic recordings remain prized by specialists.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA5398 Opera
Beniamino Gigli, the celebrated Italian tenor, recorded these two Massenet arias from Manon for His Master's Voice; this pressing dates from the late acoustic era of the early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA5411 Opera
Beniamino Gigli, the Italian tenor, in operatic arias recorded for His Master's Voice. Gigli was one of the leading operatic voices of the 1920s–1940s and remains collected by opera enthusiasts.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA5416 Opera
Beniamino Gigli was one of the greatest operatic tenors of the 20th century, and this His Master's Voice DA pressing of 'Giunto sul Passo Extremo' and 'Dai Campi Dai Prati' — arias from operatic repertoire — represents his extensive recording catalogue for HMV.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA883 Opera