Grace Kerns
Grace Miriam Kerns (August 27, 1879 – September 10, 1936) was an American soprano, called the "Nightingale of the Trenches" for her popularity during World War I. She made over a hundred recordings during the 1910s. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 27, 1879, Died September 10, 1936
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1911 - 1918
Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, vocalist
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 101-125 of 148 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 46851 | 10-in. | 6/16/1916 | The whole world loves a lover | Henry Burr ; Grace Nash [i.e., Grace Kerns] | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 46865 | 10-in. | 6/20/1916 | A birthday | Grace Kerns | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 46883 | 10-in. | 6/29/1916 | Rose of my heart | Grace Kerns ; Reed Miller | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 46969 | 10-in. | 8/17/1916 | Love is just a lottery | Grace Nash [i.e., Grace Kerns] ; M. J. O'Connell | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 47026 | 10-in. | 9/19/1916 | If you ever get lonely | Samuel Ash ; Grace Kerns | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 47084 | 10-in. | 10/19/1916 | My laddie | Grace Kerns | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 47085 | 10-in. | 10/19/1916 | Most wonderful of all | Grace Kerns | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 47126 | 10-in. | 11/3/1916 | Our star | Grace Kerns ; Reed Miller | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 47175 | 10-in. | 11/20/1916 | I'll make you want me | Samuel Ash ; Grace Kerns | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 30674 | 12-in. | Jan.-Sept. 1911 | Scenes that are brightest | Grace Kerns | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 30739 | 12-in. | between January and September 1911 | Quis est homo | Grace Kerns ; Margaret Keyes | Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 30777 | 12-in. | ca. Jan.-Aug. 1911 | My beautiful lady | Grace Kerns | Female vocal solo and mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 30822 | 12-in. | 9/1/1911 | Dr. Tinkle Tinker | Grace Kerns | Female vocal solo and vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 30827 | 12-in. | 9/12/1911 | Wallflower sweet | Charles Harrison ; Grace Kerns | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 30939 | 12-in. | 1/9/1912 | La vergine degli angeli | Grace Kerns | Soprano vocal solo and chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 36412 | 12-in. | 6/26/1912 | I dream't I dwelt in marble halls | Grace Kerns | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 36413 | 12-in. | ca. 1912 | Roses bloom for lovers | Grace Kerns | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 36418 | 12-in. | 7/8/1912 | Come with the Gypsy bride | Grace Kerns | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 36479 | 12-in. | 10/24/1912 | Venus waltz | Craig Campbell ; Grace Kerns | Female-male vocal duet and mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 36531 | 12-in. | 1/10/1913 | Carmena | Craig Campbell ; Frank Croxton ; Grace Kerns ; Mildred Potter | Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 36551 | 12-in. | 2/10/1913 | Good night quartette | Frank Croxton ; Grace Kerns ; Reed Miller ; Mildred Potter | Vocal quartet (soprano, contralto, tenor, and bass), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 36721 | 12-in. | ca. 1913 | Shall I tell her | Grace Kerns ; Reed Miller | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 36831 | 12-in. | ca. 1913 | Just because it's you | Grace Kerns | Female vocal solo and vocal chorus, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 36853 | 12-in. | ca. 1914 | O thou queen of love and beauty | Grace Kerns ; Mildred Potter | Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Columbia | 36856 | 12-in. | ca. 1914 | Hear me, Norma | Grace Kerns ; Mildred Potter | Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kerns, Grace," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/115311.
Kerns, Grace. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/115311.
"Kerns, Grace." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Grace Kerns
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LCNAR: Kerns, Grace, 1866-1936 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2010105976
Wikidata: Grace Kerns - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q114445244
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