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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 28th, 1882 (Melrose), Died March 11th, 1967 (Ridgefield)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1905 - 1927

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 182 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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 March 8, 2021, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.

Farrar, Geraldine. (2021). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 8, 2021, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.

"Farrar, Geraldine." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2021. Web. 8 March 2021.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269

External Sources

Wikipedia: Geraldine Farrar

Discogs: Farrar, Geraldine

Allmusic: Farrar, Geraldine

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Farrar, Geraldine, 1882-1967 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81090616

Wikidata: Geraldine Farrar - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q241498

VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/51875177/

MusicBrainz: Farrar, Geraldine, 1882-1967 - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/30a5ad3b-33aa-4e79-8258-b9a1284f1ebd

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