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- AAh! fors' é lui che l'anima
- BErnani! Ernani! involami
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
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- AAh! fors' é lui che l'anima
- BErnani! Ernani! involami
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
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- AHark, the vesper hymn is stealing
- BVoi che sapete
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
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- ANight Wind
- BWohin ich hortein bachlein rauschen
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
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- AO glucklich Land
Frieda Hempel, the distinguished Prussian soprano of the Darmstadt court, performing 'O glücklich Land' on IRCC — a reissue label pressing early classical recordings, likely from an earlier acoustic original.AI summary
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- AOh had I Jubal's Lyre
- BAlleluia
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
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- AOmbra Leggiera
- B(M Laurenti)Nemico della Patria
Frieda Hempel, the German coloratura soprano, sings 'Ombra leggiera' from Meyerbeer's 'Dinorah', with Mario Laurenti on the reverse, on an Edison Diamond Disc. These thick vertical-cut discs need an Edison machine or a suitable stylus to play.AI summary
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- AOmbra Leggiera
- B(M Laurenti)Nemico della Patria
Frieda Hempel, the German coloratura soprano, sings 'Ombra leggiera' from Meyerbeer's 'Dinorah', with Mario Laurenti on the reverse, on an Edison Diamond Disc. These thick vertical-cut discs need an Edison machine or a suitable stylus to play.AI summary
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- AOu va la jeune Hindoue?
- BCharmant Oiseau
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
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- AOui la voce su soave
- BVolta la terrea
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
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- APolonaise Mignon
- BArie der Gilda
Frieda Hempel, a renowned German lyric soprano of the early 20th century, recorded the 'Polonaise Mignon' and 'Arie der Gilda' (from *Rigoletto*) for Schall, a German label.AI summary
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- ARussischer Vespergesang
- BAve Maria
Frieda Hempel was a celebrated German soprano, best known for her association with the Berlin and Metropolitan Opera houses in the 1910s. The Polyphon label was a German pressing company active in the early acoustic era. This coupling of a Russian vesper hymn and Ave Maria suits her light, pure voice. Polyphon pressings of named opera singers are uncommon in British collections and attract interest from vocal collectors.AI summary
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- AThe bird song
- BMelody in F
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
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- AWine, women and song
- BSulle onde del Danudio
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