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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 126-150 of 182 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-21599 10-in. 3/22/1918 The tear Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-21721 10-in. 4/2/1918 Sans toi Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-22652 10-in. 3/24/1919 When you look in the heart of a rose Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with violin and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-22653 10-in. 3/24/1919 Paradox Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with piano and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-22654 10-in. 3/24/1919 Laddie o' mine Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-23586 10-in. 1/19/1920 Il bacio Giuseppe De Luca ; Geraldine Farrar Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with piano, harp, and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-23587 10-in. 1/19/1920 Nobody knows de trouble I've seen Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with piano and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-23588 10-in. 1/19/1920 Mamma usciva di casa Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with piano and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-23589 10-in. 1/19/1920 Au printemps Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-23590 10-in. 1/20/1920 Star of love Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-23591 10-in. 1/20/1920 At parting Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-23592 10-in. 1/20/1920 Si j'etais jardinier Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with celeste and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-26033 10-in. 1/16/1922 Sylvelin Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with harp vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-26034 10-in. 1/16/1922 Serenata Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with harp vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor BVE-26034 10-in. 3/8/1927 La serenata Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with piano vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-26035 10-in. 1/16/1922 Si mes vers avaient des ailes! Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with harp vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-26695 10-in. 7/17/1922 Chanson de printemps Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with harp vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-26734 10-in. 8/24/1922 Chant Venitien Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with harp vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-26862 10-in. 9/7/1922 Would God I were the tender apple blossom Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-26863 10-in. 9/7/1922 Songs my mother taught me Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with violin and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-26864 10-in. 9/7/1922 Madrigal Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-26867 10-in. 9/7/1922 Ye who have yearned alone Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with violin and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-26868 10-in. 9/7/1922 Aime-moi Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with harp and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-26869 10-in. 9/8/1922 J'ai tant de choses a vous dire Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-26870 10-in. 9/8/1922 Ouvre tes yeux bleues Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
(Results 126-150 of 182 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Farrar, Geraldine," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.

Farrar, Geraldine. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.

"Farrar, Geraldine." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

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

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