452 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Dame Nellie Melba sings 'Caro Nome' from Rigoletto on HMV 053110, a large-format (12-inch) disc from the Gramophone Company's red-label Melba series. Melba's HMV recordings are among the most iconic and collected of all early operatic 78s; the 053000 series represents her mid-career Gramophone recordings and is actively sought by collectors of historic operatic singing.AI summary
His Master's Voice 053110 Opera
Dame Nellie Melba, the Australian operatic soprano, recorded 'Auld Lang Syne' for His Master's Voice catalogue 3615; Melba was one of the most celebrated voices of the early 20th century, though her electrical recordings are less prized than her earlier acoustic work.AI summary
His Master's Voice 3615 Opera
Nellie Melba, the celebrated Australian soprano, recorded 'Chanson Triste' and 'By the Waters of Minnetonka' for His Master's Voice; Melba was one of the greatest opera singers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and a pioneer of the gramophone, and her voice is one of the earliest to survive in electronic recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA334 Opera
Nellie Melba, the Australian prima donna, sings two operatic arias with J. Brownlee on this His Master's Voice double-sided release. Melba was one of the most recorded singers of the acoustic era and remained influential through the electrical period; this catalogue number places it in the late 1920s electrical series.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB987 Opera
Nora d'Argel performing 'La Villanelle' for His Master's Voice, 03437. D'Argel was a soprano or mezzo-soprano active in British recording during the 1920s; 'La Villanelle' is a salon song frequently recorded by light opera singers.AI summary
His Master's Voice 03437 Opera
Olimpia Boronat, the celebrated Spanish soprano known for her extraordinary coloratura technique and her success at the Imperial Theatre in St Petersburg, sings an Ave Maria on HMV 053190, a large-format (12-inch) acoustic pressing. The 053000 HMV series is a prestigious early Gramophone Company series for international artists, and Boronat made very few recordings; her discs are collected by specialists in historic coloratura singing.AI summary
His Master's Voice 053190 Opera
Orchestra conducted by Sabajno (likely Luigi Sabajno, an Italian conductor), performing Puccini's Tosca parts 25 and 26 on His Master's Voice; this is an issue from a complete or near-complete opera recording from the acoustic or early electrical era.AI summary
His Master's Voice S5720 Opera
P Dare and H Welchman performing the Finale of Act 2 from *The Street Singer* and 'A perfect little Lady' for HMV C1164, a pre-electrical or early electrical recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice C1164 Opera
Pasquale Amato was an Italian baritone of the early 20th century, famous for his Metropolitan Opera performances; this His Master's Voice pink-label acoustic recording of the Neapolitan song 'Torna a Surrento' is an early acoustic vocal.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-52057(pinklabel) Opera
Paul Robeson, the legendary American bass-baritone, recorded two songs for His Master's Voice: 'Absent' and 'Sea Fever' (John Masefield), B9257; Robeson was one of the greatest singers of the 20th century and a major recording artist from the 1920s onwards.AI summary
His Master's Voice B9257 Opera
Peter Anders, the German tenor, singing arias from Weber's Der Freischütz on His Master's Voice, a prestige operatic recording from the pre-war era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA5514 Opera
Pol Plancon, the renowned French baritone (1851–1914), recorded this aria from Gounod's Faust for HMV's acoustic catalogue. Plancon was one of the first great operatic voices to be recorded, and his discs remain historically important documents of late-19th-century vocal style.AI summary
His Master's Voice 032048 Opera
Pol Plançon sings 'Une puce gentille chez un Prince logeait' and 'Devant la Maison' on HMV DA340 — a duplicate of id 21591 in this collection. Both copies are the same pressing; one is the one to sell.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA340 Opera
Pol Plancon, a legendary French bass from the turn of the 20th century, recorded sacred pieces 'Les Rameaux' and 'Crucifix' on His Master's Voice DB591 in collaboration with Enrico Caruso and Mario Journet.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB591 Opera
Pol Plancon was a celebrated French bass and one of the most prolific singers of the acoustic recording era (1900–1920). This His Master's Voice DB-series recording captures him singing two arias: "Grand Isi Grand Osiri" and "Qui sdego non s'accende" from Verdi's *Rigoletto*.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB657 Opera
Pol Plancon was one of the greatest French baritones of the late 19th century, a founding member of the Metropolitan Opera; this His Master's Voice 78 is a solo aria from Mascagni's 'L'amico Fritz', recorded in his later years.AI summary
His Master's Voice 032027 Opera
Pol Plancon (1851–1914) was a legendary French baritone of the operatic stage; this His Master's Voice recording preserves one of the last great singers of the 19th century, also noting the presence of Caruso and Journet on the reverse.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB591 Opera
Pol Plancon, a French baritone of the Belle Époque era, recorded 'Les Rameaux' and a 'Crucifix' duet with Enrico Caruso and Marcel Journet on His Master's Voice DB591.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB591 Opera
Pol Plançon, the celebrated French bass regarded as one of the finest of the late nineteenth century and a long-serving star of the Met and Covent Garden, sings a Mephistopheles song and 'Devant la Maison' on HMV DA340. Plançon's recordings are collected by admirers of the basso cantante tradition; his HMV DA-series pressings are electric-era reissues or transfers.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA340 Opera
Rosa Ponselle was an American operatic soprano of outstanding reputation, the leading soprano at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1920s–30s; this His Master's Voice disc from the acoustic period preserves her in two art songs.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA1023 Opera
Rosa Ponselle and Giovanni Martinelli, two of the greatest opera singers of their generation, recorded 'La Fatal Pietra' and 'Morir! Si Pura e bella' from Verdi's *La Forza del Destino* for His Master's Voice. This is a historic pairing of major Metropolitan Opera stars.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA810 Opera
Rudolf Bockelmann, the German baritone, in two sacred songs recorded for His Master's Voice: Heinrich der Vogler and Heilige Franziskus, catalogue EG1444.AI summary
His Master's Voice EG1444 Opera
Selma Kurz was an Austrian operatic soprano of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, noted for her brilliant coloratura technique; this His Master's Voice 78 is a solo performance of 'Ave Maria', recorded in her later years.AI summary
His Master's Voice 43898 Opera
Selma Kurz, an Austrian soprano renowned for her coloratura roles, recorded 'Una Voce poco fa' (from Rossini's *The Barber of Seville*) and 'Vogel im Walde' for His Master's Voice, catalogue DA408.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA408 Opera
Selma Kurz (1874–1933), an Austrian soprano renowned for her Mozart and coloratura roles, recorded in Vienna for His Master's Voice performing the Glocken Aria (bells aria) from Lakmé.AI summary
His Master's Voice 575m Opera
Selma Kurz, an Austrian soprano renowned for her coloratura technique, performing *Infelices consolata* from Verdi on His Master's Voice, recorded in the acoustic era. Kurz was one of the most celebrated voices of the early 20th century.AI summary
His Master's Voice Cc4768 Opera
Selma Kurz was an Austrian soprano and operetta singer of international standing in the early twentieth century; this His Master's Voice acoustic recording preserves two Romantic songs in her intimate German art-song style.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA632 Opera
Selma Kurz and Leo Slezak, both major European opera singers, performing German opera duets 'O du Süßestes Mädchen' and 'Sind Wir Allein' for His Master's Voice. Kurz was a celebrated Austrian soprano; Slezak a prominent Czech tenor. This recording dates to the acoustic era (1900s–1920s).AI summary
His Master's Voice DA472 Opera
Selma Kurz, the celebrated Austrian coloratura soprano who was a prima donna at the Vienna Court Opera, performing 'Lockruf' with Ignacy Jan Paderewski at the piano, on HMV catalogue 043181. A Kurz recording accompanied by Paderewski — one of the most celebrated pianists of the age — is a primary document of Edwardian musical life and of exceptional collector interest.AI summary
His Master's Voice 043181 Opera
Stanley Kirkby and Jones-Hudson, plus Dawson, singing a duet from a light opera or operetta, His Master's Voice B406 from the 1920s or early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B406 Opera
Stewart Gardner singing the Prologue on His Master's Voice D225, likely from an operatic or theatrical work.AI summary
His Master's Voice D225 Opera
Tiana Lemnitz and Torsten Ralf performing the 'Lohengrin' love duet on His Master's Voice DB4667. Lemnitz was a renowned German mezzo-soprano and Ralf a distinguished Heldentenor; this is operatic repertoire at a high level.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB4667 Opera
Lotte Lemnitz and Helge Ralf were renowned German operatic singers; this His Master's Voice pressing captures the love duet from Verdi's *Othello* in German, from the electrical era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB4668 Opera
Tenna Fredericksen, a Danish soprano, performs Butterfly's aria from Madama Butterfly and an aria from Tosca on HMV 083019/20, a large-format double-sided pressing. The 083000 HMV series is a Scandinavian or Northern European pressing; Fredericksen appears to be a regional operatic artist not widely represented in major catalogues.AI summary
His Master's Voice 083019/20 Opera
A legendary vocal ensemble featuring Tetrazzini, Caruso, De Luca, Amato, Journet, Jacoby and Bada performing 'Chi mi frena' (the Act II sextet from *La traviata*) on His Master's Voice: an exceptionally rare collaboration of early 20th-century opera superstars, recorded acoustically.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-054034 Opera
Theodore Chaliapine, the legendary Russian bass-baritone, recorded 'They won't let Masha walk by the Brook' (a Russian folk song) for His Master's Voice, catalogue 022213. Chaliapine was one of the greatest operatic singers of the 20th century, and his records are widely collected. This appears to be an early acoustic recording from the 1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice 022213 Opera
Feodor Chaliapin, the legendary Russian bass and one of the greatest opera singers of the early 20th century, recorded two pieces 'The Prisoner' and 'Black Eyes' on HMV DB3463. Chaliapin was a principal artist for HMV and his records remain highly collectable.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB3463 Opera
Feodor Chaliapin, the legendary Russian bass, recorded these arias from Gounod's Faust and other operatic works for His Master's Voice, the major British label that held exclusive rights to his recordings.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB942 Opera
Feodor Chaliapin (also Chaliapine) was the greatest bass of the early 20th century, celebrated worldwide for his dramatic interpretive power and his recordings of Russian opera and song. 'Vieni la mia Vendetta' is a Verdi aria, and this His Master's Voice pressing preserves the voice of one of the most significant opera singers in the history of recording. His Master's Voice 2693c is from the acoustic or early electric era.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2693c Opera
Feodor Chaliapin (Théodore Chaliapine), the greatest bass singer of his era, on His Master's Voice catalogue 022093, performing a dramatic recitative or vocal piece 'How the King went to War'. Chaliapin's recordings on HMV were prestigious productions.AI summary
His Master's Voice 022093 Opera
Thom Denijs performing sacred music on HMV's B-series, a mainstream British catalogue.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4801 Opera
Tita Ruffo, the celebrated Italian baritone, in two arias: 'Lassu in Cielo' and 'Dite alla giovine' for HMV's electrical DB series.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB176 Opera
Tito Ruffo, the celebrated Italian baritone, recorded Leoncavallo's 'Si Può' from 'Pagliacci' for His Master's Voice, a historic acoustic operatic recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice 76089 Opera
Tito Schipa on His Master's Voice, catalogue DA363, performing two Italian art songs—'O Colombina' and 'Chiudo gli Occhi'. Schipa was one of the great Italian tenors of the early 20th century, celebrated for his lyrical voice and interpretive subtlety.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA363 Opera
Tito Schipa performing Italian song repertoire on His Master's Voice DA5362. Schipa was one of the greatest Italian tenors of his era, celebrated for his intimate, refined vocalism; his recordings are prized by collectors of operatic art song.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA5362 Opera
Titta Ruffo, one of the greatest operatic baritones of the early twentieth century, recorded 'Chi mi dirà che il bicchier' (an aria from Verdi's 'Don Carlos') for HMV—a fragment of the vast legacy left by this legendary singer.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-52225 Opera
Titta Ruffo was one of the greatest Italian baritones of the early 20th century, with a massive voice and commanding stage presence; these arias—from Verdi's *Otello* and Spontini's *La vestale*—show him in his prime on an HMV acoustic recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice DK114 Opera
Titta Ruffo, one of the greatest Italian baritones of the early 20th century, in two celebrated operatic arias on His Master's Voice from the acoustic or early electric era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DB502 Opera