Sophie Braslau

Sophie Braslau (August 16, 1892 – December 22, 1935) was a contralto prominent in United States opera, starting with her debut in New York City's Metropolitan Opera in 1913 when she was 21.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 16, 1892 (Manhattan), Died December 22, 1935 (Manhattan)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1913 - 1931

Roles Represented in DAHR: contralto

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 81 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-22281 10-in. 10/9/1918 Croon, croon, underneat' de moon Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with male vocal quartet and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-23038 12-in. 6/27/1919 Yohrzeit Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-23039 10-in. 6/27/1919 Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-23039 12-in. 6/27/1919 Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-23171 10-in. 9/24/1919 Greatest miracle of all Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with harp and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-23172 10-in. 9/24/1919 My Jesus, as thou wilt Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-24479 12-in. 9/20/1920 Same old, dear old place Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-24480 10-in. 9/20/1920 Sonny boy Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with harp and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-24481 10-in. 9/20/1920 Just a little house of love Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with violin and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-24908 10-in. 1/24/1921 Spring song of the robin woman Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-24909 10-in. 1/24/1921 La girometta Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-25336 10-in. 6/6/1921 Swingin' vine Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with mandolin and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-25337 10-in. 6/6/1921 The jasmine door Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with violin and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-25339 10-in. 6/7/1921 My laddie boy Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with violin, cello, and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor C-25340 12-in. 6/8/1921 Vocalise Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with piano vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-25795 10-in. 12/7/1921 The Lord is smilin' through the do' Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with harp and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-25796 10-in. 12/7/1921 Ma li'l batteau Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-25797 10-in. 12/8/1921 As we part Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-25971 10-in. 1/23/1922 Cradle song Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with harp and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-26487 10-in. 5/24/1922 Somebody loves me! Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with harp and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-27017 10-in. 10/10/1922 Some day you will miss me Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with violin, harp, and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-27018 10-in. 10/10/1922 Starry night Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-29423 10-in. 1/29/1924 Thy beaming eyes Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-30723 10-in. 8/25/1924 My Arcady Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with violin, cello, and orchestra vocalist, contralto  
Victor B-30724 10-in. 8/26/1924 Sweet honey love Sophie Braslau Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, contralto  
(Results 26-50 of 81 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Braslau, Sophie," accessed April 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100369.

Braslau, Sophie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100369.

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