Narciso Serradell
Narciso Serradell Sevilla (1843 in Alvarado – 1910 in Mexico City) was a Mexican physician and composer, best known as the author of the song "La golondrina". After theological college he had studied medicine and music. During the French intervention in Mexico he was captured and exiled to France, where he devoted himself to teaching music and Spanish. Before the deportation he composed his most famous work, "La golondrina" ("The Swallow"), which became the signature song of the Mexican exiles. After returning to Mexico, he practiced his medical profession while still composing music and directing military bands. He died in Mexico City at the age of 67 years. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Alvarado (City in the State of Veracruz, Mexico), Died 1910 (Mexico City (capital and largest city of Mexico) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1899 - 1950
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer
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Recordings (Results 51-66 of 66 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | E29560 | 10-in. | March 1929 | La golondrina | Brunswick Concert Orchestra ; Louis Katzman | Orchestra | composer | |
| Brunswick | E30038 | 10-in. | June 1929 | La golondrina | Courtney Proffitt | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Brunswick | E33993 | 10-in. | October 1930 | La golondrina | Palakiko & Paaluhi | Guitar duet (Hawaiian) | composer | |
| Brunswick | E36206 | 10-in. | 3/2/1931 | La golondrina | Melotone International Orchestra ; Justin Ring | Orchestra | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2349 | 10-in. | 9/25/1928 | La golondrina | Ramos Family Orchestra | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Brunswick | C2591 | 10-in. | 11/22/1928 | La golondrina | Eddie Dunstedter | Organ solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | LAE233 | 10-in. | July 1928 | La golondrina | Anthony Galla-Rini | Accordion solo | composer | |
| Brunswick | LAE558 | 10-in. | 7/27/1929 | La golondrina | Roberto Guzman ; Orquesta del Castillo | Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Brunswick | A87-A89 | 10-in. | 5/13/1924 | La golondrina | Paul Ash ; Granada Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Edison | 1308 | 10-in. | 10/14/1912 | The swallow | Metropolitan Quartet | Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 3631 | 10-in. | 3/8/1915 | La golondrina | Place Mandolin Orchestra | Mandolin orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 6528 | 10-in. | between 12/23/1918 and 12/26/1918 | La golondrina | Consuelo Escobar de Castro | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | composer | |
| Edison | 9421 | 10-in. | 3/18/1924 | La golondrina | Gregor Skolnik Orchestra | Orchestra | composer | |
| Gramophone | 96019b | 10-in. | 1905 | Le golondrina | Mixed Vocal Quartet | Mixed vocal quartet | composer | |
| Victor (Canada) | 6846 | 10-in. | Approximately November 1930 | La golondrina (The swallow) | Quatuor Lacroix | Instrumental ensemble | composer | |
| Vocalion | 10978 | 10-in. | March 1923 | La golondrina | Castilians | Jazz/dance band | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Serradell, Narciso," accessed January 6, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111665.
Serradell, Narciso. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 6, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111665.
"Serradell, Narciso." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 6 January 2026.
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LCNAR: Serradell, Narciso, 1843-1910 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2001088583
Wikidata: Narciso Serradell - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5548020
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/16881073
MusicBrainz: Narciso Serradell - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/7d3dda22-5f2c-4d00-9fa2-bc2500a7e6ed
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