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 (Results 1-25 of 182 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Victor | B-4255 | 10-in. | 2/19/1907 | Entrance of Cio-Cio-San | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | B-4256 | 10-in. | 12/9/1908 | Annie Laurie | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-4256 | 12-in. | 2/19/1907 | Annie Laurie | Geraldine Farrar ; Victor Orchestra | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-4257 | 12-in. | 2/19/1907 | Elizabeth's prayer | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | B-4258 | 10-in. | 2/19/1907 | Comin' thro' the rye | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-4260 | 12-in. | 2/20/1907 | Duet of the flowers | Geraldine Farrar ; Louise Homer | Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-4261 | 12-in. | 2/20/1907 | Sous les lilas | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | B-4262 | 10-in. | 2/20/1907 | The maiden and the butterfly | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-5014 | 12-in. | 1/11/1908 | Là ci darem la mano | Geraldine Farrar ; Antonio Scotti | Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-5015 | 12-in. | 1/11/1908 | Ora a noi | Geraldine Farrar ; Antonio Scotti | Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-5055 | 12-in. | 2/3/1908 | Un bel dì, vedremo | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-5056 | 12-in. | 2/3/1908 | L'altra notte | Geraldine Farrar ; Victor Orchestra | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-5087 | 12-in. | 2/19/1908 | Mimi, io son! | Geraldine Farrar ; Antonio Scotti | Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-6025 | 12-in. | 3/10/1908 | Quartet : Addio dolce svegliare | Enrico Caruso ; Geraldine Farrar ; Antonio Scotti ; Gina Viafora | Vocal quartet (2 sopranos, tenor, and baritone), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-6026 | 12-in. | 3/10/1908 | Finale act I, O quanti occhi fisi | Enrico Caruso ; Geraldine Farrar | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-6063 | 12-in. | 3/30/1908 | Nymphs et fauns | Geraldine Farrar ; Victor Orchestra | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-6064 | 12-in. | 3/30/1908 | Batti, batti | Geraldine Farrar ; Victor Orchestra | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-6065 | 12-in. | 3/30/1908 | Styrienne, je connais | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-6652 | 12-in. | 12/8/1908 | Je dis que rien ne m'epouvante | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-6653 | 12-in. | 12/8/1908 | Adieu, notre petite table | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | B-6654 | 10-in. | 12/8/1908 | Gavotte : Obeissons quand leur voix appelle | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-6655 | 12-in. | 12/8/1908 | Voi, che sapete | Geraldine Farrar ; Victor Orchestra | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | C-6657 | 12-in. | 12/9/1908 | Air des bijoux | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | B-6658 | 10-in. | 12/9/1908 | Believe me if all those endearing young charms | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
Victor | B-6659 | 10-in. | 12/9/1908 | Robin Adair | Geraldine Farrar | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Farrar, Geraldine," accessed November 4, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.
Farrar, Geraldine. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 4, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.
"Farrar, Geraldine." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 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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