Geraldine Farrar
Alice Geraldine Farrar (February 28, 1882 – March 11, 1967) was an American soprano opera singer and film actress, 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 (Results 1-25 of 182 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Farrar, Geraldine," accessed May 17, 2022, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.
Farrar, Geraldine. (2022). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 17, 2022, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.
"Farrar, Geraldine." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2022. Web. 17 May 2022.
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LCNAR: Farrar, Geraldine, 1882-1967 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81090616
Wikidata: Geraldine Farrar - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q241498
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/51875177
MusicBrainz: Geraldine Farrar - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/30a5ad3b-33aa-4e79-8258-b9a1284f1ebd
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