Geraldine Farrar

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 1-25 of 182 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
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

(Results 1-25 of 182 records)

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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