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 101-125 of 182 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	C-15475	12-in.	12/9/1914	Chanson bohème	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-15476	12-in.	12/9/1914	Las bas dans la montagne	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-15477	12-in.	12/9/1914	Seguidilla	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-16030	12-in.	5/17/1915	Halte la! Qui va la?	Geraldine Farrar ; Giovanni Martinelli	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-16031	12-in.	5/17/1915	Au quartier pour l'appel	Geraldine Farrar ; Giovanni Martinelli	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-16032	12-in.	5/17/1915	C'est toi!	Geraldine Farrar ; Giovanni Martinelli	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-16035	10-in.	5/19/1915	Voyons que j'essaie	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-16035	12-in.	5/19/1915	Voyons que j'essaie	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-16036	12-in.	5/19/1915	Si tu m'aimes	Pasquale Amato ; Geraldine Farrar ; Metropolitan Opera Chorus	Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with vocal chorus and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-16037	12-in.	5/19/1915	Je t'aime encore	Geraldine Farrar ; Giovanni Martinelli	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with vocal chorus and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-16043	12-in.	5/24/1915	Mighty lak' a rose	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with violin and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-16044	12-in.	5/24/1915	Serenata	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with string quartet and harp	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-16045	12-in.	5/24/1915	Connais-tu le pays?	Geraldine Farrar ; Fritz Kreisler	Soprano vocal solo, with violin and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-16046	12-in.	5/24/1915	Annie Laurie	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with violin and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-17723	10-in.	5/24/1916	Murmuring zephyrs	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-17724	10-in.	5/24/1916	Tu me dirais	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-17727	12-in.	5/23/1916	The Holy City	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with harp and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-17728	10-in.	5/23/1916	All through the night	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-17729	10-in.	5/23/1916	Lead, kindly light	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-17730	10-in.	5/23/1916	Thy dear eyes	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-17740	10-in.	5/25/1916	Sérénade	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with flute, harp, and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-19422	12-in.	3/28/1917	Meditation	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with harp and orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-21596	10-in.	3/22/1918	Boat song	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-21597	10-in.	3/22/1918	God bring you safely to our arms again	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-21598	10-in.	3/22/1918	The war baby's lullaby	Geraldine Farrar	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal

(Results 101-125 of 182 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Farrar, Geraldine," accessed April 30, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.

Farrar, Geraldine. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 30, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.

"Farrar, Geraldine." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 30 April 2024.

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