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: 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 December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109841.
Swan, Alfred J.. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109841.
"Swan, Alfred J.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Swan, Alfred J. (Alfred Julius), 1890-1970 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no93035854
Wikidata: Alfred Swan - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24735228
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/51953701
Fast: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/332403 - http://id.worldcat.org/fast/332403
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