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Ernestine Schumann-Heink

Ernestine Schumann-Heink (15 June 1861 – 17 November 1936) was a Bohemian-born Austrian-American operatic dramatic contralto of German Bohemian descent. She was noted for the flexibility and wide range of her voice.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 15, 1861 (Libeň), Died November 17, 1936 (Hollywood)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1903 - 1931

Roles Represented in DAHR: contralto, speaker

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 141 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-16491 10-in. 9/14/1915 Sapphische Ode Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-16492 10-in. 9/14/1915 The mother sings Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-16502 12-in. 9/15/1915 Danny boy Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor BVE-16502 10-in. 7/16/1929 Danny boy Katharina Hoffman ; Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-16503 12-in. 9/15/1915 Lorelei Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-16504 12-in. 9/15/1915 Das Erkennen Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-20693 10-in. 9/24/1917 Cradle song Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-20694 10-in. 9/24/1917 When the boys come home Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-20695 10-in. 9/24/1917 In pillow-town Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with celeste and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor BVE-20696 10-in. 9/13/1927 Thy beaming eyes Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-20696 10-in. 9/24/1917 Thy beaming eyes Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-20699 10-in. 9/26/1917 At parting Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-20800 10-in. 9/26/1917 Just before the battle, Mother Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-20801 10-in. 9/26/1917 Nearer, my God, to Thee Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-22182 10-in. 7/29/1918 Taps Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with bugle call and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-22183 12-in. 7/29/1918 Old folks at home Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-22184 10-in. 7/29/1918 Onward, Christian soldiers Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-22187 10-in. 7/30/1918 In the sweet bye-and-bye Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-22188 10-in. 7/30/1918 Sun of my soul Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-22189 10-in. 7/30/1918 Have you seen him in France? Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-24497 10-in. 9/27/1920 Lead, kindly light Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-24498 10-in. 9/27/1920 Sometime we'll understand Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-24499 10-in. 9/27/1920 The home road Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-24601 10-in. 9/27/1920 Oh come, all ye faithful Ernestine Schumann-Heink Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-25579 10-in. 9/28/1921 If I forget Ernestine Schumann-Heink Contralto vocal solo, with violin and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
(Results 76-100 of 141 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Schumann-Heink, Ernestine," accessed October 9, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105329.

Schumann-Heink, Ernestine. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105329.

"Schumann-Heink, Ernestine." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 October 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105329

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