1,260 shellac records · mostly British pressings, 1900s–1950s
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Sigrid Onegin, the celebrated mezzo-soprano, performing two Scandinavian songs on Brunswick. A second recording by Onegin in this collection, reflecting her international recording activity in the 1920s–1930s.AI summary
Brunswick 15073 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
Telefunken A1296 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
Suzanne Bertin in two vocal pieces on Piccadilly, a cheap British marque of the early 1930s: "Waltz song Romeo and Juliet" and "Reves de Printemps".AI summary
Piccadilly 5018 Opera
Suzanne Bertin on Met 1153, performing Verdi's 'Caro Nome' and a piano piece. Met was a small-scale British label of the acoustic era, and UK copies of minor operatic singers on obscure labels are uncommon.AI summary
Metropole 1153 Opera
Suzanne Danco, the Belgian soprano, sings Caccini's Amarilli and Handel's Deh più a me non v'ascondete on London T5121.AI summary
London T5121 Opera
Suzanne Zarbardi recorded 'Rêve de printemps' and the aria 'Caro Nome' from Rigoletto for Melba, a small label. The soprano and recordings are not otherwise well documented, though the operatic repertoire and label suggest early 20th-century production.AI summary
Melba 1040 Opera
T Albani performs 'Celeste Aida' from Aida and an aria from Pagliacci on Pathé 4140. Albani is not a widely recognised recording name in major operatic references; the Pathé 4000 series suggests an early acoustic pressing.AI summary
Pathé 4140 Opera
T Howell performing 'It Is Enough' and 'Lord God of Abraham' on Op 50, likely operatic or light classical material from a small British label.AI summary
Opera 50 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 tenor singer recorded 'Vesti la Giubba' and 'La Donna è Mobile' for Masterpiece 8506, likely 1920s–30s.AI summary
Masterpiece 8506 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
Luisa Tetrazzini, the Italian coloratura soprano, sings variations on 'The Carnival of Venice' on the Gramophone Company's label.AI summary
Gramophone Company 0053226 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
HER 506B Opera
Theodor Bertram recorded 'Rondo vom goldnen Kalle' and 'Prolog aus Bajazzo' (from Leoncavallo's *Pagliacci*) for Harmograph Records 32263, an early catalogue number. Bertram is unidentified but the titles suggest operatic or dramatic vocal material in German.AI summary
Harmograpgh 32263 Opera
Theodore Bertram recorded two German art-song or operatic pieces—'Wie aus der Ferne' and a selection from Wagner's Tannhäuser—on a blank-label pressing from before the First World War (pre-1914). The catalogue numbers 32264/5 suggest an early recording, and the blank label indicates either a test pressing or a special private issue.AI summary
blanklabel 32264/5(preWW1) 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
Titta Ruffo, one of the greatest Italian baritones of the early 20th century, performs the famous 'Largo al Factotum' from Rossini's The Barber of Seville on His Master's Voice. Ruffo's recordings are landmarks in operatic discography.AI summary
His Master's Voice 052380 Opera
Titta Ruffo, the legendary Italian baritone, recorded 'Dio Possente, Dio d'Amor' from Verdi's 'La Gioventù di Guglielmo Tell' (William Tell) for His Master's Voice. Ruffo was one of the greatest opera singers of the early 20th century and among the most recorded.AI summary
His Master's Voice 2-052104 Opera
Titta Ruffo, the legendary Italian baritone, on operatic excerpts: the "Largo al factotum" from Rossini's *Il Barbiere di Siviglia* and the "Prologo" from Leoncavallo's *I Pagliacci*, recorded for Gram (Gramophone) 85084. Ruffo was one of the most recorded and celebrated baritones of the early 20th century.AI summary
Gram 85084. Opera
Titta Ruffo, one of the greatest Italian baritones of the early 20th century, recorded two famous opera arias: the Prologue from *I Pagliacci* ('Fin ch'han dal vino') and the serenade from *Don Giovanni* ('Vieni alla finestra'). This His Master's Voice DA pressing represents a major operatic voice at the height of the acoustic era.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA357 Opera
Titta Ruffo, the celebrated Italian baritone, singing 'Buona Zaza' on His Master's Voice 7-52035. Ruffo was one of the most recorded singers of the early gramophone era and this HMV pressing is from their 7-inch series.AI summary
His Master's Voice 7-52035 Opera
Tom Burke performing 'The Two Grenadiers' and 'Queen of My Heart' on Imperial Z121. Burke was an American baritone active in the early 20th century, known for concert and operatic repertoire.AI summary
Imperial Z121 Opera
Tom Burke performing the operatic tenor showpieces 'La Donna è Mobile' and 'On with the Motley' on Imperial 4021, an obscure small British label.AI summary
Imperial 4021 Opera
Toti dal Monte, an acclaimed Italian soprano known for her crystal-clear voice and coloratura roles, recorded two Italian songs for HMV. Dal Monte was a major operatic recording artist of the 1920s-30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice DA5350 Opera
Traute Rose and Karl Jautz perform selections from Lehar's Die Lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow) on Imperial, likely a European label, capturing light operetta in German.AI summary
Imperial 014045 Opera
A vocal trio performing Christmas hymns and religious songs on Imperial, likely from the 1920s.AI summary
Imperial 1362 Opera
Welsh tenor Tudor Davies singing two arias from Verdi's La traviata, recorded for Columbia. Davies was a leading lyric tenor of the inter-war period.AI summary
Columbia is4543 Opera
A Salvaneschi and V Bartholmasi performing excerpts from Puccini's Tosca on His Master's Voice; part of an operatic series in the S5700 range.AI summary
His Master's Voice S5702 Opera
Ulysses Lappas, a Greek-American tenor, performed famous opera arias including 'Vesti la Giubba' from Leoncavallo's *Pagliacci* for Columbia; this D1455 series issue dates from the early acoustic or electrical transfer era.AI summary
Columbia D1455 Opera
Una Bourne, mezzo-soprano, performing two celebrated arias—the 'Liebestod' and the 'March' from Wagner's *Tannhäuser*—on HMV's C series.AI summary
His Master's Voice C839 Opera