Theodore Chaliapine

APrisoner
BBlack Eyes

Label: His Master's Voice
Catalogue number: DB3463
Genre: Opera
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #14878

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.

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Theodore Chaliapine

AHow the King went to War

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

Theodore Chaliapine

ASon lo Spirito che nega
BRidda e fuga infernale

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

Theodore Chaliapine

AThey won't let Masha walk by the Brook

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

Theodore Chaliapine

AVieni la mia Vendetta

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