Geraldine Farrar

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Geraldine Farrar

Alice Geraldine Farrar (February 28, 1882 – March 11, 1967) was an American lyric soprano who could also sing dramatic roles. She was noted for her beauty, acting ability, and "the intimate timbre of her voice." She had a large following among young women, who were nicknamed "Gerry-flappers".

Birth and Death Data: Born February 28, 1882 (Melrose), Died March 11, 1967 (Ridgefield)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1905 - 1927

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 76-100 of 182 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	C-12743	12-in.	12/20/1912	Addio	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with harp and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-12750	12-in.	12/30/1912	On l'appelle Manon	Enrico Caruso ; Geraldine Farrar	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-12751	12-in.	12/30/1912	O soave fanciulla	Enrico Caruso ; Geraldine Farrar	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-12806	10-in.	1/17/1913	Wanderers Nachtlied	Geraldine Farrar ; Ernestine Schumann-Heink	Vocal duet (contralto and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-12807	12-in.	1/17/1913	Der Engel	Geraldine Farrar ; Ernestine Schumann-Heink	Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-12808	10-in.	1/17/1913	Gruss	Geraldine Farrar ; Ernestine Schumann-Heink	Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-12910	10-in.	2/13/1913	Nous allons partir	Edmond Clément ; Geraldine Farrar ; Victor Orchestra	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-12911	10-in.	2/13/1913	Sous la fenêtre	Edmond Clément ; Geraldine Farrar	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-12912	12-in.	2/13/1913	Ange adorable	Edmond Clément ; Geraldine Farrar	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-12913	12-in.	2/13/1913	Lontano, lontano	Edmond Clément ; Geraldine Farrar	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-12914	10-in.	2/13/1913	Au clair de la lune	Edmond Clément ; Geraldine Farrar	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-12922	10-in.	2/17/1913	Barcarolle	Geraldine Farrar ; Ernestine Schumann-Heink	Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-12923	10-in.	2/17/1913	Via! Cosi non mi lasciate	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-12924	12-in.	2/17/1913	Oh gioia, la nube leggera	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with harp and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-12951	10-in.	2/27/1913	Der Himmel hängt ihm voller Geigen	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-13126	10-in.	4/15/1913	How can I leave thee	Geraldine Farrar ; Louise Homer	Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-13127	12-in.	4/15/1913	Alla capanna andiamo	Geraldine Farrar ; Louise Homer	Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-13128	10-in.	4/15/1913	Gruss	Geraldine Farrar ; Louise Homer	Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-13129	10-in.	4/15/1913	Sandmännchen	Geraldine Farrar ; Louise Homer	Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-13130	12-in.	4/15/1913	Der Engel	Geraldine Farrar ; Louise Homer	Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-13134	10-in.	4/16/1913	Long, long ago	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-13135	10-in.	4/16/1913	I've been roaming	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-13136	10-in.	4/16/1913	Love has eyes	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-13137	10-in.	4/16/1913	Modest heart	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-15474	10-in.	12/9/1914	Habanera	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal

(Results 76-100 of 182 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Farrar, Geraldine," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.

Farrar, Geraldine. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.

"Farrar, Geraldine." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

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