Frances Alda
Frances Davis Alda (born Fanny Jane Davis; 31 May 1879 – 18 September 1952) was a New Zealand-born, Australian-raised operatic lyric soprano. She achieved fame during the first three decades of the 20th century due to her outstanding singing voice, fine technique and colourful personality, as well as her frequent onstage partnerships at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, with Enrico Caruso. |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 31, 1883 (Christchurch), Died September 18, 1952 (Venice)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, piano, director, speaker
Notes: Listed in Victor ledgers as "Mme. Frances Alda."
= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 26-50 of 155 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | B-12563 | 10-in. | 11/4/1912 | Obéissons quand leur voix appelle | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-12564 | 10-in. | 11/4/1912 | Murmuring breezes, op. 21, no. 4 | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-12565 | 10-in. | 11/4/1912 | Old black Joe | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-13082 | 10-in. | 4/7/1913 | But lately in dance I embraced her | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with cello obbligato and piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-13083 | 12-in. | 4/7/1913 | Old black Joe | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with cello obbligato and piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-13084 | 10-in. | 4/7/1913 | Barcarolle | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with cello obbligato and piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-13085 | 10-in. | 4/7/1913 | Morgen | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with cello obbligato and piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-13108 | 10-in. | 4/10/1913 | Ancora un passo | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-13109 | 12-in. | 4/10/1913 | Un bel di | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-14495 | 12-in. | 2/20/1914 | Oh gioia, la nube leggera | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-14496 | 12-in. | 2/20/1914 | Micaela's air | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-14497 | 10-in. | 2/20/1914 | Addio | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-14498 | 12-in. | 2/20/1914 | A perfect day | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-14687 | 10-in. | 4/9/1914 | Night | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with piano and balalaika orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-14688 | 12-in. | 4/9/1914 | Berceuse | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with piano and balalaika orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-14689 | 10-in. | 4/9/1914 | Solitude | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with piano and balalaika orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-14690 | 12-in. | 4/9/1914 | Panis angelicus | Frances Alda ; Gutia Casini ; Frank La Forge | Soprano vocal solo, with piano and cello | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-14696 | 12-in. | 4/9/1914 | Vissi d'arte | Frances Alda ; Gutia Casini ; Frank La Forge | Soprano vocal solo, with piano and cello | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-14697 | 10-in. | 4/9/1914 | An open secret | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-14740 | 10-in. | 4/22/1914 | Love's own sweet song | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-14740 | 12-in. | 4/22/1914 | Love's own sweet song | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | B-14741 | 10-in. | 4/22/1914 | Ouvre tes yeux bleus | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-15483 | 12-in. | 12/10/1914 | Parle-moi de ma mere | Frances Alda ; Enrico Caruso | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-15792 | 12-in. | 3/15/1915 | Chanson d'amour | Frances Alda ; Mischa Elman ; Frank La Forge | Soprano vocal solo, with violin and piano | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Victor | C-15793 | 12-in. | 3/15/1915 | Tes yeux | Frances Alda | Soprano vocal solo, with violin and piano | vocalist, soprano vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Alda, Frances," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103560.
Alda, Frances. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103560.
"Alda, Frances." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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