Albert Sammons
Albert Edward Sammons CBE (23 February 1886 – 24 August 1957) was an English violinist, composer and later violin teacher. Almost self-taught on the violin, he had a wide repertoire as both chamber musician and soloist, although his reputation rests mainly on his association with British composers, especially Elgar. He made a number of recordings over 40 years, many of which have been re-issued on CD. |
Birth and Death Data: Born February 23, 1886 (Fulham), Died May 24, 1957 (Middleton-on-Sea)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1914 - 1922
Roles Represented in DAHR: violin, composer, arranger
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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 108 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 65423 | 10-in. | approximately 1916 | Hungarian dance no. 1 | Albert Sammons | instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Columbia | 65424 | 10-in. | approximately 1916 | Rêve d'enfant | Albert Sammons | instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Columbia | 65929 | 10-in. | approximately 1917 | Sarabande : Largo | Manuello [Albert Sammons] | instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Columbia | 69369 | 10-in. | approximately 1919 | Simple aveu | Manuello [Albert Sammons] ; Ellen Tuckfield | instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Columbia | 69372 | 10-in. | approximately 1919 | Chanson triste | Albert Sammons | instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Columbia | 69374 | 10-in. | approximately 1919 | Moment musicale | Albert Sammons | instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Columbia | 69407 | 10-in. | approximately 1919 | Cavatina | Manuello [Albert Sammons] ; Ellen Tuckfield | instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Columbia | 69409 | 10-in. | approximately 1919 | Humoresque | Manuello [Albert Sammons] ; Ellen Tuckfield | instrumentalist, violin | ||
| Columbia | 75224 | 12-in. | 11/12/1922 | Angel's serenade | Hubert Eisdell ; Frederick B. Kiddle ; Albert Sammons | Male vocal solo, with violin and piano | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75233 | 12-in. | 11/17/1922 | Parted | Hubert Eisdell ; Albert Sammons | Male vocal solo, with violin | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75277 | 12-in. | approximately 1916 | Parted | Hubert Eisdell ; Albert Sammons | Male vocal solo, with violin | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75427 | 12-in. | approximately 1917 | No. 1 : Minuet; No. 8 : Hornpipe | William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire | Piano trio | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75428 | 12-in. | approximately 1917 | Extase | William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire | Piano trio | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75429 | 12-in. | approximately 1917 | Trio in G major : Finale | William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire | Piano trio | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75430 | 12-in. | approximately 1917 | Trio in F major, op. 17 : Andante | William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire | Piano trio | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75431 | 12-in. | approximately 1917 | Waltzer-marchen no. 3 | William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire | Piano trio | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75432 | 12-in. | approximately 1917 | Trio in A minor : Theme and variations | William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire | Piano trio | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75451 | 12-in. | approximately July 1919 | Quartet in F major, op. 18 : Allegro | London String Quartet | String Quartet | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75452 | 12-in. | approximately July 1919 | Quartet in F major, op. 18 : Adagio | London String Quartet | String Quartet | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75453 | 12-in. | approximately July 1919 | Quartet in F major, op. 18 : Scherzo | London String Quartet | String Quartet | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75454 | 12-in. | approximately July 1919 | Quartet in F major, op. 18 : Allegro | London String Quartet | String Quartet | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75461 | 12-in. | approximately 7/20/1919 | Quartet in A minor, op. 29, part 1 | London String Quartet | String quartet | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75462 | 12-in. | approximately 7/20/1919 | Quartet in A minor, op. 29, part 2 | London String Quartet | String quartet | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75463 | 12-in. | approximately 7/20/1919 | Quartet in A minor, op. 29, part 3 | London String Quartet | String quartet | instrumentalist, violin | |
| Columbia | 75464 | 12-in. | approximately 7/20/1919 | Quartet in A minor, op. 29, part 4 | London String Quartet | String quartet | instrumentalist, violin |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sammons, Albert," accessed May 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/353644.
Sammons, Albert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/353644.
"Sammons, Albert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 May 2024.
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External Sources
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Sammons, Albert, 1886-1957 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83174136
Wikidata: Albert Sammons - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2831542
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/7005149068546965730003
MusicBrainz: Albert Sammons - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e41e1d27-e3c4-4e47-80f6-76a94f653fed
ISNI: 0000 0000 8121 0050 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000081210050
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