Edward FitzGerald
Edward FitzGerald or Fitzgerald (31 March 1809 – 14 June 1883) was an English poet and writer. His most famous poem is the first and best-known English translation of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, which has kept its reputation and popularity since the 1860s. |
Birth and Death Data: Born 1809 (Woodbridge), Died June 14, 1883 (Lowestoft)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1911 - 1945
Roles Represented in DAHR: translator
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | C-10063 | 12-in. | 3/16/1911 | Ah! Moon of my delight | John McCormack | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | translator | |
| Victor | D5RC-0591 | 12-in. | 8/8/1945 | The rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, part 1 | Ralph Bellamy ; Macklin Marrow ; Victor Chamber Orchestra | Recitation, with instrumental ensemble | translator | |
| Victor | D5RC-0592 | 12-in. | 8/8/1945 | The rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, part 2 | Ralph Bellamy ; Macklin Marrow ; Victor Chamber Orchestra | Recitation, with instrumental ensemble | translator | |
| Victor | D5RC-0593 | 12-in. | 8/8/1945 | The rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, part 3 | Ralph Bellamy ; Macklin Marrow ; Victor Chamber Orchestra | Recitation, with instrumental ensemble | translator | |
| Victor | D5RC-0594 | 12-in. | 8/8/1945 | The rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, part 4 | Ralph Bellamy ; Macklin Marrow ; Victor Chamber Orchestra | Recitation, with instrumental ensemble | translator | |
| Columbia | 98043 | 12-in. | 10/6/1922 | Ah! Moon of my delight | Tandy MacKenzie | Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra | translator | |
| Columbia | 75236 | 12-in. | 12/8/1922 | Myself when young | Norman Allin | Baritone vocal solo, with piano | translator |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "FitzGerald, Edward," accessed October 3, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102919.
FitzGerald, Edward. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 3, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102919.
"FitzGerald, Edward." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 3 October 2024.
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LCNAR: FitzGerald, Edward, 1809-1883 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80126218
Wikidata: Edward FitzGerald - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q532457
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/59091022
MusicBrainz: Edward FitzGerald - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/8cf0cc9f-c6d6-4948-b91c-c351902f46b8
Getty ULAN: FitzGerald, Edward - http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500004336
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