Marcella Sembrich

Marcella Sembrich

Prakseda Marcelina Kochańska (February 15, 1858 – January 11, 1935), known professionally as Marcella Sembrich, was a Polish dramatic coloratura soprano. She is known for her extensive range of two and a half octaves, precise intonation, charm, portamento, vocal fluidity, and impressive coloratura. Her voice was regarded as flute-like, sweet, pure, light, and brilliant. She had an important international singing career, chiefly at the New York Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House, in London.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 15, 1858 (Vyshnivchyk), Died January 11, 1935 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1903 - 1919

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, piano

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Recordings (Results 76-94 of 94 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-13063	10-in.	4/2/1913	Ungeduld	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-13064	10-in.	4/2/1913	Ein Traum	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-13068	12-in.	4/2/1913	Some day	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-13069	12-in.	4/2/1913	Love's sorrow	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-13070	12-in.	4/2/1913	Dreams	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-17827	12-in.	6/10/1916	Che soave zefiretto	Alma Gluck ; Marcella Sembrich	Vocal duet (2 sopranos), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-17828	12-in.	6/10/1916	The red sarafan	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-17829	12-in.	6/10/1916	Some day	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-22795	10-in.	6/3/1919	Spring song	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-22796	10-in.	6/3/1919	Consecration	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-22797	10-in.	6/3/1919	I heard a cry	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-22798	10-in.	6/3/1919	The longest day is in June	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-22799	10-in.	6/3/1919	Now shines the dew	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-22900	10-in.	6/3/1919	Pretty Polly Oliver	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-22906	12-in.	6/6/1919	Ouvre tes yeux bleus	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	B-22907	10-in.	6/6/1919	Moja pieszczotke	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	1364	10-in.	approximately 1903	Ernani, involami	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	1365	10-in.	approximately 1903	Voce di primavera	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Columbia	1366	10-in.	ca. 1903	La traviata : Aria; arranged	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal

(Results 76-94 of 94 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sembrich, Marcella," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103435.

Sembrich, Marcella. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103435.

"Sembrich, Marcella." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

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