Alfred J. Swan

Alfred Julius Swan (21 October [O.S. 9 October] 1890 – 2 October 1970) was a Russian composer and musicologist active in the early to mid-twentieth century. He specialized in Russian liturgical music. His writings include Russian Music and an English translation of Nikolai Medtner's The Muse and the Fashion. His memoirs were published in 1965: Recollections of Young Years. "The Lost Children: A Russian Odyssey", a book recounting he and his first wife's incredible adventures and service during the Russian Revolution and the First World War, was published in 1989 by his second wife, Jane Swan. His nephew was the British composer and musical entertainer Donald Swann.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1890, Died 1970

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1937

Roles Represented in DAHR: conductor, sponsor

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor CS-83988 12-in. 4/15/1935 Theresien Messe in B flat major Alfred J. Swan ; Swarthmore College. Chorus ; Swarthmore College. Orchestra Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra conductor  
Victor CS-83989 12-in. 4/15/1935 Theresien Messe in B flat major Alfred J. Swan ; Swarthmore College. Chorus ; Swarthmore College. Orchestra Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra conductor  
Victor CS-83990 12-in. 4/15/1935 Theresien Messe in B flat major Alfred J. Swan ; Swarthmore College. Chorus ; Swarthmore College. Orchestra Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra conductor  
Victor CS-83991 12-in. 4/15/1935 Theresien messe in B flat major Alfred J. Swan ; Swarthmore College. Chorus ; Swarthmore College. Orchestra Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra conductor  
Victor CS-83992 12-in. 4/15/1935 Theresien Messe in B flat major Alfred J. Swan ; Swarthmore College. Chorus ; Swarthmore College. Orchestra Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra conductor  
Victor CS-83993 12-in. 4/15/1935 Theresien Messe in B flat major Alfred J. Swan ; Swarthmore College. Chorus ; Swarthmore College. Orchestra Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra conductor  
Victor CS-83994 12-in. 4/15/1935 Theresien messe in B flat major Alfred J. Swan ; Swarthmore College. Chorus ; Swarthmore College. Orchestra Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra conductor  
Victor CS-83995 12-in. 4/15/1935 Theresien messe in B flat major Alfred J. Swan ; Swarthmore College. Chorus ; Swarthmore College. Orchestra Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra conductor  
Victor CS-83996 12-in. 4/15/1935 Theresien Messe in B flat major Alfred J. Swan ; Swarthmore College. Chorus ; Swarthmore College. Orchestra Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra conductor  
Victor CS-83997 12-in. 4/15/1935 Theresien Messe in B flat major Alfred J. Swan ; Swarthmore College. Chorus ; Swarthmore College. Orchestra Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra conductor  
Victor CS-83998 12-in. 4/15/1935 Theresien Messe in B flat major Alfred J. Swan ; Swarthmore College. Chorus ; Swarthmore College. Orchestra Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra conductor  
Victor CS-83999 12-in. 4/15/1935 Theresien Messe in B flat major Alfred J. Swan ; Swarthmore College. Chorus ; Swarthmore College. Orchestra Mixed vocal chorus, with orchestra conductor  
Victor CS-07892 12-in. 4/30/1937 Russian folk-songs from the District of Pechory Alfred J. Swan Re-recording : Vocal music sponsor  
Victor CS-07893 12-in. 4/30/1937 Russian folk-songs from the District of Pechory Alfred J. Swan Re-recording : Vocal music sponsor  
Victor CS-07894 12-in. 4/30/1937 Russian folk-songs from the District of Pechory Alfred J. Swan Re-recording : Vocal music sponsor  
Victor CS-07895 12-in. 4/30/1937 Russian folk-songs from the District of Pechory Alfred J. Swan Re-recording : Vocal music sponsor  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Swan, Alfred J.," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109841.

Swan, Alfred J.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109841.

"Swan, Alfred J.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 April 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109841

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