Sophie Braslau

Sophie Braslau (August 16, 1892 – December 22, 1935) was a contralto prominent in United States opera, starting with her debut in New York City's Metropolitan Opera in 1913 when she was 21.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 16, 1892 (Manhattan), Died December 22, 1935 (Manhattan)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1913 - 1931

Roles Represented in DAHR: contralto

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 81 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor MVE-70856 16-in. 10/18/1931 Broadcast on unemployment relief Herbert Hoover Radio broadcast : Speeches and vocal and instrumental performances vocalist, contralto  
Victor MVE-70857 16-in. 10/18/1931 Broadcast on unemployment relief Herbert Hoover ; Will Rogers Radio broadcast : Speeches and vocal and instrumental performances vocalist, contralto  
Victor MVE-70858 16-in. 10/18/1931 Broadcast on unemployment relief Herbert Hoover ; Will Rogers Radio broadcast : Speeches and vocal and instrumental performances vocalist, contralto  
Victor MVE-70859 16-in. 10/18/1931 Broadcast on unemployment relief Herbert Hoover ; Will Rogers Radio broadcast : Speeches and vocal and instrumental performances vocalist, contralto  
Victor [Trial 1913-05-09-09] Not documented 5/9/1913 Che farò senza Eurydice Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Victor [Trial 1920-11-05-03] Not documented 11/5/1920 Wohl zu eignmem Leid hal'ich Lieb gewetht Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Victor [Trial 1920-11-05-04] Not documented 11/5/1920 Swing low, sweet chariot Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Victor [Trial 1923-09-27-06] 10-in. 9/27/1923 Summer night Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W144586 10-in. 8/29/1927 Love's old sweet song Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W144587 10-in. 8/29/1927 The sweetest story ever told Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W145973 10-in. 4/6/1928 The man I love Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W145974 10-in. 4/6/1928 If I could look into your eyes Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W146395 10-in. 6/4/1928 Habanera Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W146400 10-in. 6/5/1928 Air des cartes Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W146584 10-in. 6/26/1928 I love you truly Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W146585 10-in. 6/26/1928 Just a-wearyin' for you Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W148387 10-in. 4/29/1929 Ma li'l' batteau Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W148388 10-in. 4/29/1929 Mah Lindy Lou Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W98380 12-in. 8/30/1927 Come to me, o beloved Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W98381 12-in. 8/30/1927 Brindisi Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W98399 12-in. 9/26/1927 Romance Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W98400 12-in. 6/4/1928 Eili, Eili Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W98497 12-in. 3/19/1928 Der tod und das Mädchen Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W98498 12-in. 3/19/1928 Erlkönig Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Columbia W98499 12-in. 3/20/1928 Die Forelle Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
(Results 51-75 of 81 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Braslau, Sophie," accessed November 18, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100369.

Braslau, Sophie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100369.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/100369

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