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| Carmen - Selections |
Aida - Selections |
| American Concert Orchestra (Cesare Sodero, conductor) |
American Concert Orchestra (Cesare Sodero, conductor) |
| Edison 10001-R |
Edison 10001-L |
| Matrix# 12002-L1-4[11-1] |
Matrix# 12003-L-1-4 |
Mastered on September 1, 1926 (dubbed from earlier recorded Parts No. 1, 2 and 3 (Matrixes #11119, 11120 and 11121, all Take A) made on July 23, 1926) |
Mastered on September 17, 1926 (dubbed from earlier recorded Parts No. 1, 2 and 3 (Matrixes #11135(A), 11136(A) and 11137(B) made on July 29, 1926) |
| New York, New York (for the originals but unconfirmed for LP mastering) |
New York, New York (for the originals but unconfirmed for LP mastering) |
| Note: Disc changes at 4:57 and 9:01. |
Note: Disc changes at 4:00 (difficult to hear) and 8:39. |
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I Vespri Siciliani: Overture - Parts 1 & 2
Boabdil: Malaguena |
Manon: Selections - Parts 1 & 2
Coppelia: Festival Dance & Valse of the Hours |
| American Concert Orchestra (Cesare Sodero, conductor) |
American Concert Orchestra (Cesare Sodero, conductor) |
| Edison 10003-R |
Edison 10003-L |
| Matrix# 12006-F-1-2-[1-1] |
Matrix# 12007 B-2-5 |
Mastered on September 16, 1926 (dubbed from earlier recordings (Matrixes #11095(Take C), 11096(A) made on July 9, 1926 and #11103(A) made on July 16, 1926) |
Mastered on August 9, 1926 (dubbed from earlier recordings (Matrixes #11051(Take B), 11052(A) made on June 18, 1926 and #11104(C) made on July 16, 1926) |
| New York, New York (for the originals but unconfirmed for LP mastering) |
New York, New York (for the originals but unconfirmed for LP mastering) |
Note: Minor water/moisture damage. Edge photo. Cause of skipping on R-side. |
| Note: Skipping from 0:46-1:00 (pictured above) with a few more nearby. First disc change imperceptible, second at 7:53 with final note still ringing and third disc starting at 7:58. |
Note: Disc changes imperceptible. |
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Salon Suite No. 1 - Part 1
To a Wild Rose (MacDowell) Gavotte (Gossec) A Little Love, a Little Kiss (Silesu) Black Eyes (Russian folk song) |
Salon Suite No. 1 - Part 2
Vilia - I Love You So (from "The Merry Widow") (Lehar) Minuet in G (Beethoven) Lullaby (Brahms) Two Guitars (Russian folk song) |
| Victor Salon Orchestra (Direction of Nathaniel Shilkret) |
Victor Salon Orchestra (Direction of Nathaniel Shilkret) |
| Victor L-24000-A |
Victor L-24000-B |
| Matrix# LBRC-69642, Take 2 |
Matrix# LBRC-69643, Take 1 |
May 21, 1931
Victor ledgers: "First special date for long playing records 33 1/3 rpm." |
May 21, 1931
Victor ledgers: "First special date for long playing records 33 1/3 rpm." |
| New York, New York. Studio 2. |
New York, New York. Studio 2. |
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Gems from "The Mikado" - Part 3
Braid the Raven Hair - Ladies' Chorus The Moon and I - Hizi Koyke Miyasama - Chorus Daughter-in-law Elect - Vera Ross, Frank Moulan and Chorus My Object All Sublime - Frank Moulan and Chorus The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring - Hizi Koyke, Vera Ross, Howard Marsh and Frank Moulan |
Gems from "The Mikado" - Part 4
Hearts Do Not Break - Vera Ross Willow, Tit-Willow - Frank Moulan For He's Gone and Married Yum, Yum - Ethel Clarke, Frank Moulan and Chorus With Joyous Shout - Chorus |
| Civic Light Opera Company with orchestra (under the direction of Lewis Kroll) |
Civic Light Opera Company with orchestra (under the direction of Lewis Kroll) |
| Victor L-24006-A |
Victor L-24006-B |
| Matrix# LBRC-71214, Take 1 |
Matrix# LBRC-71215, Take 1 |
| January 5, 1932 |
January 5, 1932 |
| New York, New York. Studio 1. |
New York, New York. Studio 1. |
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| Chinese Blues |
'Tain't Cold |
| The Original Memphis Five |
The Original Memphis Five |
| Brunswick 3039-A |
Brunswick 3039-B |
| Matrix# E17612-E17615 |
Matrix# E17656-E17659 (E2202-E2205) |
| January 21, 1926, PM session |
January 23, 1926, AM session |
| New York, New York. 799 Seventh Avenue, Room no. 3 |
New York, New York. 799 Seventh Avenue, Room no. 1 |
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| The Waltz That Carried Me To My Grave (La valce qui ma portin d ma fose) |
Lafayette (Allon a Luafette) |
| Joseph F. Falcon |
Joseph F. Falcon |
| Columbia 15275-D |
Columbia 15275-D |
| Matrix# 146216, 2-A-1, Take 2 |
Matrix# 146217, 2-A-3, Take 2 |
| April 27, 1928 |
April 27, 1928 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana. Godchaux Building. |
New Orleans, Louisiana. Godchaux Building. |
| Note: Very worn. |
Note: Extremely worn. |
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| Carneval Overture |
Fairy Tales - Folk Dance
Slavonic Dance No. 8 in G Minor (Not "No. 1" as the label says) |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Conducted by Frederick Stock) |
Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Conducted by Frederick Stock) |
| Victor L-1004-A |
Victor L-1004-B |
| Matrix# LBVE-69773, Take 1 |
Matrix# LBVE-69774, Take 1 |
| December 19, 1925 |
December 22, 1926 |
| Chicago, Illinois. Orchestra Hall. |
Chicago, Illinois. Orchestra Hall. |
| Note: Dubbed to LP on August 27, 1931 with CVE-34049, Take 4 and CVE-34050, Take 2. |
Note: Dubbed to LP on August 27, 1931 with CVE-34069, Take 2 and CVE-37284, Take 2. |
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| Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 1: Prelude and Siciliana (Oh Lola, Fair as the Flowers) |
Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 2: Prelude (completion) |
| Milan Symphony Orchestra with Antonio Melandri, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
| Columbia 67880-D |
Columbia 67880-D |
| Matrix# BX760 4-D-2, Take 4 |
Matrix# BX767 2-D-1, Take 2 |
| January 9, 1930 |
January 11, 1930 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
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| Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 5: Dite, mamma Lucia (Tell Me, Mamma Lucia) |
Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 6: Il cavallo scalpita (Proudly Steps the Sturdy Steed) |
| Giannina Arangi Lombardi and Ida Mannarini with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
Gino Lulli and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
| Columbia 67882-D |
Columbia 67882-D |
| Matrix# BX749 2-D-1, Take 2 |
Matrix# BX762 2-D-1, Take 2 |
| January 4, 1930 |
January 9, 1930 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
| Note: Volume problems on master 0:31-0:35. |
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| Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 7: Beato voi compar Alfio (You Are Much Favored, Friend Alfio) |
Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 8: Inneggiam: il Signore e risorto (Let Us Sing of the Lord Ever Living) |
| Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Gino Lulli, Ida Mannarini and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Ida Mannarini and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
| Columbia 67883-D |
Columbia 67883-D |
| Matrix# BX755 2-D-2, Take 2 |
Matrix# BX761 3-E-B-2, Take 3 |
| January 7, 1930 |
January 9, 1930 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
| Note: Stressed loud passages. |
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| Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 9: Perche mi hai fatto cenno di tacere (Why Signal Me for Silence?) |
Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 10: Andate o mamma (Go Pray for Me, Good Mother) |
| Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Ida Mannarini and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Antonio Melandri and Ida Mannarini with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
| Columbia 67884-D |
Columbia 67884-D |
| Matrix# BX752 1-D-1, Take 1 |
Matrix# BX754 2-D-B-1, Take 2 |
| January 4, 1930 |
January 6, 1930 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
| Note: Volume problems from 3:20-3:22. |
Note: Hairline cracks near end, not audible. |
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| Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 11: Quella cattiva femmina (That Accursed Woman!) |
Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 12: Ah! lo vedi...... (What Foolish Words) |
| Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Antonio Melandri and Maria Castagna with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
Giannina Arangi Lombardi and Antonio Melandri with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
| Columbia 67885-D |
Columbia 67885-D |
| Matrix# BX750 1-D-1, Take 1 |
Matrix# BX751 2-D-1, Take 2 |
| January 4, 1930 |
January 4, 1930 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
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Note: Swish at end. |
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| Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 13: La tua Santuzza (Santuzza Implores Thee) |
Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 14: Turiddu mi tolse l'onore (Forsaken Am I) |
| Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Antonio Melandri and Gino Lulli with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
Giannina Arangi Lombardi and Gino Lulli with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
| Columbia 67886-D |
Columbia 67886-D |
| Matrix# BX758 2-D-1, Take 2 |
Matrix# BX759 (2-D-1)?, Take 2? |
| January 8, 1930 |
January 8, 1930 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
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| Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 15: Intermezzo |
Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 16: A casa, a casa, amici..... (Homeward Now We Go) |
| Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
Antonio Melandri, Maria Castagna and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
| Columbia 67887-D |
Columbia 67887-D |
| Matrix# BX768 1-E-1 13259, Take 1 |
Matrix# BX757 2-D-1, Take 2 |
| January 11, 1930 |
January 7, 1930 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
| Note: Swish/Surface noise. |
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| Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 17: Brindisi - Intanto amici qua.... (Now Gather Round Me, Friends - "Drinking Song") |
Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 18: A voi tutti salute (Greeting to All) |
| Antonio Melandri, Maria Castagna and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
Antonio Melandri, Gino Lulli, Maria Castagna and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
| Columbia 67888-D |
Columbia 67888-D |
| Matrix# BX765 2-D-1, Take 2 |
Matrix# BX764 1-D-2, Take 1 |
| January 10, 1930 |
January 10, 1930 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
| Note: Stressed loud passages. |
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| Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 19: Mamma, quel vino e generoso.... (The Wine Is Strong, Good Mother) |
Cavalleria Rusticana: Part 20: Turiddu! Che vuoi dire? (Turiddu, What Are You Saying!) |
| Antonio Melandri and Ida Mannarini with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
Giannina Arangi Lombardi, Ida Mannarini and Chorus with Milan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli |
| Columbia 67889-D |
Columbia 67889-D |
| Matrix# BX753 1-D-2, Take 1 |
Matrix# BX756 2-D-1, Take 2 |
| January 6, 1930 |
January 7, 1930 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
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| Peer Gynt Suite - Part I (The Morning) |
Peer Gynt Suite - Part II (Ase's Death) |
| Columbia Symphony Orchestra (Charles A. Prince, Director) |
Columbia Symphony Orchestra (Charles A. Prince, Director) |
| Columbia A6109 |
Columbia A6109 |
| Matrix# 48534 10-(C?)-66, Take 10 |
Matrix# 48535 9-B-7, Take 9 |
| January 8, 1919 |
ca. 1916-January 1919 |
| New York, New York |
New York, New York |
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Note: Dusty spot after 3:27, mostly filtered. |
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| I Pagliacci: Part 1: Prologue: Si pu�? (A Word Allow Me!) |
I Pagliacci: Part 2: Prologue: Un nido di memorie (A Song of Tender Memories) |
| Apollo Granforte, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
Apollo Granforte, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
| Victor 9655-A |
Victor 9655-B |
| Matrix# 58239 (CM 807(delta) IIA), Take 2 |
Matrix# 58240 (CM 816(delta) IIA), Take 2 |
| April 11, 1929 |
April 15, 1929 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
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| I Pagliacci: Part 3: Act 1: Son qu� (They Come!) |
I Pagliacci: Part 4: Act 1: Via di l�! (Un tal gioco, Credetemi) (Get Away!-Such A Game, Believe Me, Friends) |
| Alessandro Valente-Nello Palai, with Members of Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
Alessandro Valente-Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Nello Palai-Menni, with Members of Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
| Victor 9656-A |
Victor 9656-B |
| Matrix# 58241 (CM 805(delta) I), Take 1 |
Matrix# 58242 (CM 820(delta) III, 2_054310), Take 3 |
| April 10, 1929 |
September 24, 1929 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
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| I Pagliacci: Part 5: Act 1: I zampognari! Coro delle campanelle (Hark! 'Tis The Bagpipes) |
I Pagliacci: Part 6: Act 1: Qual fiamma avea nel guardo! (How Fierce He Looked) |
| Alessandro Valente, with Members of Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
Adelaide Saraceni, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
| Victor 9657-A |
Victor 9657-B |
| Matrix# 58243 (CM 804(delta) IA), Take 1 |
Matrix# 58244 (CM 806(delta) I), Take 1 |
| April 10, 1929 |
April 10, 1929 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
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| I Pagliacci: Part 7: Act 1: Sei l�? (So, ben che difforme) (What! Thou?-I Know That You Hate Me) |
I Pagliacci: Part 8: Act 1: Nedda! Silvio! A quest'ora che imprudenza (Nedda! Silvio! At This Hour) |
| Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
Adelaide Saraceni-Leonildo Basi, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
| Victor 9658-A |
Victor 9658-B |
| Matrix# 58245 (CM 815(delta) IIIA), Take 3 |
Matrix# 58246 (CM 825(delta) IIA), Take 2 |
| April 15, 1929 |
April 19, 1929 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
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| I Pagliacci: Part 9: Act 1: No! Pi� non m'ami! (No! You Do Not Love Me!) |
I Pagliacci: Part 10: Act 1: Cammina adagio e li sorprenderai! (Tread Lightly) |
| Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Leonildo Basi, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
Alessandro Valente-Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Nello Palai-Leonildo Basi, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
| Victor 9659-A |
Victor 9659-B |
| Matrix# 58247 (CM 826(delta) IV), Take 4 |
Matrix# 58248 (CM 829(delta) II), Take 2 |
| April 22, 1929 |
April 22, 1929 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
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| I Pagliacci: Part 11: Act 1: Recitar! (Vesti la giubba) (To Act! With My Heart Maddened With Sorrow) |
I Pagliacci: Part 12: Act 2: Intermezzo to Act 2 |
| Alessandro Valente, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
| Victor 9660-A |
Victor 9660-B |
| Matrix# 58249 (CM 802(delta) II), Take 2 |
Matrix# 58250 (CM 801(delta) IA), Take 1 |
| April 10, 1929 |
April 10, 1929 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
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| I Pagliacci: Part 13: Act 2: Presto, affrettiamoci (Quickly, Sweet Gossip) |
I Pagliacci: Part 14: Act 2: Pagliaccio, mio marito (My Husband, Punchinello) |
| Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Nello Palai-Leonildo Basi, with Members of the Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
Adelaide Saraceni-Nello Palai, with Members of the Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
| Victor 9661-A |
Victor 9661-B |
| Matrix# 58251 (CM 821(delta) II), Take 2 |
Matrix# 58252 (CM 814(delta) IIIA), Take 3 |
| April 18, 1929 |
April 15, 1929 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
| Note: Source overmodulated. |
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| I Pagliacci: Part 15: Act 2: E dessa! Dei, com' � bella! (Behold Her! Ah, How Surpassing Fair!) |
I Pagliacci: Part 16: Act 2: Arlecchin!-Colombina! (Dear Harlequin!-My Colombine!) |
| Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Nello Palai, with Members of the Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
Alessandro Valente-Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Nello Palai, with Members of the Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
| Victor 9662-A |
Victor 9662-B |
| Matrix# 58253 (CM 817(delta) IA), Take 1 |
Matrix# 58254 (CM 818(delta) IIA), Take 2 |
| April 16, 1929 |
April 16, 1929 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |
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| I Pagliacci: Part 17: Act 2: No, Pagliaccio non son! (No Punchinello No More) |
I Pagliacci: Part 18: Act 2: Suvvia, cos� terribile davver non ti credeo! (I Never Knew, My Dear) |
| Alessandro Valente-Adelaide Saraceni-Leonildo Basi, with Members of the Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
Alessandro Valente-Adelaide Saraceni-Apollo Granforte-Nello Palai-Leonildo Basi, with Members of the Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Carlo Sabajno |
| Victor 9663-A |
Victor 9663-B |
| Matrix# 58255 (CM 810(delta) X), Take 10 |
Matrix# 58256 (CM 811(delta) I), Take 1 |
| January 3, 1930 |
April 12, 1929 |
| Milan, Italy |
Milan, Italy |