Marcella Sembrich

Marcella Sembrich

Prakseda Marcelina Kochańska (February 15, 1858 – January 11, 1935), known professionally as Marcella Sembrich, was a Polish dramatic coloratura soprano. She is known for her extensive range of two and a half octaves, precise intonation, charm, portamento, vocal fluidity, and impressive coloratura. Her voice was regarded as flute-like, sweet, pure, light, and brilliant. She had an important international singing career, chiefly at the New York Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House, in London.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 15, 1858 (Vyshnivchyk), Died January 11, 1935 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1903 - 1919

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, piano

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

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 94 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	C-1900	12-in.	11/5/1904	Ah! fors' è lui	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-1901	12-in.	11/5/1904	Voci di primavera	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-1902	10-in.	11/5/1904	Ah! non giunge	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-1903	12-in.	11/5/1904	Deh vieni, non tardar	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-1950	10-in.	11/15/1904	Ständchen	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-1951	10-in.	11/15/1904	Der Nussbaum	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-1952	10-in.	11/15/1904	Mädchuns Wunsch	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-1953	12-in.	11/15/1904	Jewel song	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-1954	12-in.	11/19/1904	Batti, batti	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3152	12-in.	3/1/1906	Ah, fors' è lui	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3153	12-in.	3/1/1906	Parla	Marcella Sembrich ; Victor Orchestra	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3154	12-in.	3/1/1906	Mad scene	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with flute obbligato and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3155	12-in.	3/2/1906	Ernani, involami	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3156	12-in.	3/2/1906	Voci di primavera	Marcella Sembrich ; Victor Orchestra	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3157	12-in.	3/2/1906	Caro nome	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3158	12-in.	3/2/1906	Qui sola vergin rosa	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3181	12-in.	3/14/1906	Duetto	Antonio Scotti ; Marcella Sembrich	Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3359	12-in.	5/4/1906	Batti, batti O bel Masetto	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3360	12-in.	5/4/1906	Air des bijoux	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3362	12-in.	5/5/1906	Deh vieni, non tardar	Marcella Sembrich ; Victor Orchestra	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3363	12-in.	5/5/1906	Ah! non giunge	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3364	12-in.	5/5/1906	Che soave zefiretto	Emma Eames ; Marcella Sembrich	Vocal duet (2 sopranos), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-3365	12-in.	5/5/1906	Home, sweet home	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4208	12-in.	1/10/1907	Lusinghe più care	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4209	12-in.	1/10/1907	Home, sweet home	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal

(Results 1-25 of 94 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sembrich, Marcella," accessed November 4, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103435.

Sembrich, Marcella. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 4, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103435.

"Sembrich, Marcella." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 November 2024.

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