Clarence Whitehill

Clarence Eugene Whitehill (November 5, 1871 - December 19, 1932) was a leading American bass-baritone who sang at the Metropolitan Opera from 1915 to 1932. He sang on both sides of the Atlantic and is remembered for his association with the music dramas of Richard Wagner, and for his recordings of well-known music hall ballads such as "I'll take you home again, Kathleen".

Birth and Death Data: Born November 5, 1871 (Marengo), Died December 18, 1932 (Manhattan)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1901 - 1927

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 51-70 of 70 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	C-20860	12-in.	10/12/1917	The two grenadiers	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Victor	B-22100	10-in.	6/24/1918	Waiting (When I hear the gate a-swinging)	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Victor	B-22101	10-in.	6/24/1918	When the great red dawn is shining	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Victor	B-22102	10-in.	6/24/1918	Six full fathom of men	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Victor	B-22103	10-in.	6/25/1918	Mate o' mine	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with violin and orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Victor	B-22563	10-in.	1/28/1919	Ring out, sweet bells of peace	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Victor	BVE-38084	10-in.	6/15/1927	The dew is sparkling	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Victor	BVE-38963	10-in.	6/24/1927	The dew is sparkling	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, baritone vocal
Victor	BVE-39538	10-in.	7/20/1927	Marching through Georgia	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Victor	[Trial 1912-04-19-01]	Not documented	4/19/1912	Quand la flamme de l'amour	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Gramophone	Cc1522	12-in.	6/30/1922	Wotan kisses Brünnhilde into a deep slumber	Albert Coates ; Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Gramophone	Cc1523	12-in.	6/22/1922	Woton bids farewell to Brünnhilde	Albert Coates ; Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Gramophone	Cc1524	12-in.	6/22/1922	The rock is surrounded by fire	Albert Coates ; Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Gramophone	Cc1525	12-in.	6/22/1922	Introduction: Wotan invokes Erda	Albert Coates	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Gramophone	Cc1592	12-in.	6/30/1922	Siegfried's ascent to the Valkyrie rock	Tudor Davies ; Clarence Whitehill	Vocal duet (tenor and baritone), with orchestra	vocalist, baritone vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat J9689]	7-in.	Before May 1901	Last night	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, baritone vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat J9689]	9-in.	Before May 1901	Last night	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, baritone vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat J9690]	7-in.	ca. 1900-1901	Oedipe à Colone	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, baritone vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat J9691]	7-in.	Before May 1901	Don Carlos	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, baritone vocal
Zonophone	[Zo cat J9691]	9-in.	Before May 1901	Atto quarto di Filippo	Clarence Whitehill	Baritone vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, baritone vocal

(Results 51-70 of 70 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Whitehill, Clarence," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/350722.

Whitehill, Clarence. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/350722.

"Whitehill, Clarence." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.

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