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 151-175 of 182 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-27730 | 10-in. | 4/3/1923 | Der Nussbaum | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-27730 | 12-in. | 4/2/1923 | Der Nussbaum | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-27731 | 10-in. | 1/11/1927 | Serenade | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-27731 | 10-in. | 4/2/1923 | Ständchen | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-37348 | 12-in. | 1/11/1927 | Pur dicesti, o bocca bella | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-37349 | 12-in. | 1/11/1927 | Dove sono i bei momemti | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-37350 | 10-in. | 1/11/1927 | Auf Flügeln des Gesanges | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-37350 | 12-in. | 1/11/1927 | Auf Flügeln des Gesanges | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-37351 | 10-in. | 1/12/1927 | Non so più | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-37354 | 10-in. | 1/13/1927 | Midnight bells | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-37355 | 10-in. | 1/13/1927 | The passion rose | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-37356 | 10-in. | 1/13/1927 | Humoreske | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-38145 | 10-in. | 3/8/1927 | Pur dicesti, o bocca bella | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | BVE-38146 | 10-in. | 3/8/1927 | Drowsy poppies | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | CVE-38147 | 12-in. | 3/8/1927 | Hame to the Hielands | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-[Unnumbered 1922-07-13-01] | 10-in. | 7/13/1922 | Specials : Nos. 1-6 | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-[Unnumbered 1922-07-20-01] | 12-in. | 7/20/1922 | Specials : Nos. 7-13 | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-[Unnumbered 1922-08-10-01] | 10-in. | 8/10/1922 | Specials : Nos. 14 and 15 | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-[Unnumbered 1922-08-10-02] | 12-in. | 8/10/1922 | Specials : Nos. 16 and 17 | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-[Unnumbered 1922-08-10-03] | 12-in. | 8/10/1922 | Specials : Nos. 18-20 | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-[Unnumbered 1922-08-24-01] | 12-in. | 8/24/1922 | Special : No. 21 | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-[Unnumbered 1922-08-24-02] | 10-in. | 8/24/1922 | Specials : Nos. 22 and 23 | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-[Unnumbered 1923-04-02-01] | 10-in. | 4/2/1923 | Tryst | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-[Unnumbered 1923-04-02-02] | 10-in. | 4/2/1923 | Here beauty dwells | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-[Unnumbered 1923-04-02-03] | 10-in. | 4/2/1923 | The fountain | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal |
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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LCNAR: Farrar, Geraldine, 1882-1967 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81090616
Wikidata: Geraldine Farrar - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q241498
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MusicBrainz: Geraldine Farrar - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/30a5ad3b-33aa-4e79-8258-b9a1284f1ebd
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