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Geraldine Farrar

Alice Geraldine Farrar (February 28, 1882 – March 11, 1967) was an American lyric soprano who could also sing dramatic roles. She was noted for her beauty, acting ability, and "the intimate timbre of her voice." She had a large following among young women, who were nicknamed "Gerry-flappers".

Birth and Death Data: Born February 28, 1882 (Melrose), Died March 11, 1967 (Ridgefield)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1905 - 1927

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal

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

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 182 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-4255 10-in. 2/19/1907 Entrance of Cio-Cio-San Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-4256 12-in. 2/19/1907 Annie Laurie Geraldine Farrar ; Victor Orchestra Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-4256 10-in. 12/9/1908 Annie Laurie Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-4257 12-in. 2/19/1907 Elizabeth's prayer Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-4258 10-in. 2/19/1907 Comin' thro' the rye Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-4260 12-in. 2/20/1907 Duet of the flowers Geraldine Farrar ; Louise Homer Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-4261 12-in. 2/20/1907 Sous les lilas Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with piano vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-4262 10-in. 2/20/1907 The maiden and the butterfly Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with piano vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-5014 12-in. 1/11/1908 Là ci darem la mano Geraldine Farrar ; Antonio Scotti Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-5015 12-in. 1/11/1908 Ora a noi Geraldine Farrar ; Antonio Scotti Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-5055 12-in. 2/3/1908 Un bel dì, vedremo Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-5056 12-in. 2/3/1908 L'altra notte Geraldine Farrar ; Victor Orchestra Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-5087 12-in. 2/19/1908 Mimi, io son! Geraldine Farrar ; Antonio Scotti Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-6025 12-in. 3/10/1908 Quartet : Addio dolce svegliare Enrico Caruso ; Geraldine Farrar ; Antonio Scotti ; Gina Viafora Vocal quartet (2 sopranos, tenor, and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-6026 12-in. 3/10/1908 Finale act I, O quanti occhi fisi Enrico Caruso ; Geraldine Farrar Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-6063 12-in. 3/30/1908 Nymphs et fauns Geraldine Farrar ; Victor Orchestra Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-6064 12-in. 3/30/1908 Batti, batti Geraldine Farrar ; Victor Orchestra Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-6065 12-in. 3/30/1908 Styrienne, je connais Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-6652 12-in. 12/8/1908 Je dis que rien ne m'epouvante Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-6653 12-in. 12/8/1908 Adieu, notre petite table Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-6654 10-in. 12/8/1908 Gavotte : Obeissons quand leur voix appelle Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-6655 12-in. 12/8/1908 Voi, che sapete Geraldine Farrar ; Victor Orchestra Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor C-6657 12-in. 12/9/1908 Air des bijoux Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-6658 10-in. 12/9/1908 Believe me if all those endearing young charms Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Victor B-6659 10-in. 12/9/1908 Robin Adair Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
(Results 1-25 of 182 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Farrar, Geraldine," accessed March 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.

Farrar, Geraldine. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269.

"Farrar, Geraldine." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 March 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103269

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