Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, all items are sold as is, and the bidder will be responsible for p. Includes 4th through 8th editions, titled victrola book of the opera. Media in category victrola book of the opera the following 200 files are in this category, out of 603 total. Victor talking machine company, c1924, also by samuel holland rous page images at hathitrust victor talking machine company. Victor talking machine company rous, samuel holland subjects.
This includes what we hear in music by anne shaw faulkner 1916 published by victor talking machine company and stories of the great operas and their composers by ernest newman and published by garden city publishing co. How is it possiblethat such genius has not been recognized in germany and austria. Gounod faust geraldine farrar as marguerite the victrola book of the opera. The victrola book of the opera 1929 edition open library.
In addition to reading the original text, you can listen to nearly every recording listed in the book and even compare different interpretations of the most popular arias of the period. Significant sunning to spine, however gilt top remains bright and unmarked. This auction includes vintage items, primitives, glassware, crockery, baseball cards, toys, cast iron, ornaments. This book is a few steps away from being the perfect journal. For 96 years old the book is in really great shape and would make a nice addition to anyones history collection. Gurnemanz and the novices act i act i scenea forest near monsalvatthe rise of the curtain shows gurnemanz, a veteran knight, with two novices, asleep. Wagner siegfried the masters vision the victrola book of the opera. Soul stirring songs and hymns photography year 1975 the victrola book of the opera. The victrola book of the opera 1924 the 7 edition and is filled with stories of the operas with illustrations and descriptions of victrola opera records. The victor book of the opera by oconnell, charles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The victrola book of the opera listed selections by not only. If you are a fan of opera, especially old recordings from the masters early in the 20th century, you need to check out the victrola book of the opera. The incomparable florence foster jenkins is a treat to hear. Background and context bizet was asked to write a new work for paris operacomique, which for a century had specialized in presenting light moralistic pieces in which virtue is ultimately rewarded.
Wagner parsifal, act iii parsifal healing amfortas. The 1919 edition of the victrola book of the opera describes more than 110 operas, and is reproduced as an interactive digital facsimile. The victrola book of the opera 1924, illustrated, 447 pgs. Image from page 100 of the victrola book of the opera. Oct 03, 2019 the victrola book of the opera, 1924 for auction. It includes plot synopses and lists of recordings the victor talking machine company offered in 1919. For 96 years old the book is in really great shape and would make a nice addition to anyones. Wagner parsifal, act iii the victrola book of the opera. Image from page 482 of the victrola book of the opera. The victrola book of the opera 19 the public domain. Jk rflj cast of characters with original american cast kruschina, a. The victrola book of the opera, victor talking machine company. Stories of the opera published by the victor talking machine.
The victor book of the opera by samuel holland rous. The victrola book of the opera paperback january 8, 2010 by samuel holland rous author, victor talking machine company creator 1. In addition to reading the original text, you can listen to nearly every recording listed in the book and even compare different interpretations of. Bizet carmen, act iii micaela pleads with jose photo mairet the victrola book of the opera. Published in editions between 1912 and 1976, the victrola or victor book of the opera was an ingenious strategy to promote sales of victor label discs of opera excerpts. Nov 06, 2017 the victrola book of the opera listed selections by not only victors premier red seal label opera stars, such as enrico caruso, john mccormack, and geraldine farrar, but also performances of arias and overtures by bands and vocalists that appeared on victors lowerpriced labels, such as victor herberts orchestr a, victor house vocalists harry macdonough, reinald werrenrath, and elizabeth wheeler, and xylophone soloist william reitz. The victrola book of the opera 97 year old book etsy. The victrola book of the opera 1921 edition open library. Stories of the opera published by the victor talking. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
Trumpet calls from the castle awaken them, and they join in prayer, afterward preparingthe bath with. There are lots of wonderful pictures inside the book. The victrola book of the opera james street bookseller. This catalog was put out by the victor rca company in the 1970s, but it started at the turn of the century, when recordings first became common. The victrola book of the opera victor talking machine co on. A hardcover book titled the victrola book of the opera, sixth edition by the victor talking machine company. Lot 1924 the victrola book of the opera by the victrola. Yes she is for real, and soon to be known again after the release of a movie of her life later this year starring meryl streep. The victrola book of the opera stories of one hundred and twenty.
Pick the book, add to the cart, pick the paper, and relax. The victrola book of the opera stories of the operas this edition was published in 1929 by victor talking machine company in camden, n. For 75 cents, record buyers could learn the plots and production histories of the most popular operas of the day, enjoy illustrations of favorite singers in costumes, and most importantly, have in hand a list of victor records, with catalog numbers, of excerpts from each opera. Published by the victrola talking machine company, 1924. Underneath in another regal frame, in smaller letters, with lots of caps, is a long subtitle. Wagner the masters vision the victrola book of the opera. Victors premier red seal label opera stars, such as enrico caruso, john mccormack, and. A comprehensive listing of operas, opera houses and performers, with short synopsis of each.
Opera books featuring the victrola book of the opera ebth. This book is a few steps away from being the perfect journalsketchbook. I just was given a 1917 ed ediiton of the victrola. Famous opera houses of europe imperial opera, vienna royal opera house, berlin the victrola book of the opera. The recording is mono of course, but the performance is quite enjoyable and the sound quality acceptable, and it is a good way to be introduced to gluck. Parsial and the flowermaidens, a 1917 image from the victrola book of the opera image.
Auber fra diavolo, act iii the victrola book of the. Some wear to cover, little tearing to top and bottom of cover of spine. Regardless, performers includemargatete klose asorfeo female lead replacing castrato,erna berger aseuridice andrita streich asamor, with theberlin municipal opera conducted by artur rother. See more ideas about opera, costumes, opera singers. In addition to reading the original text, you can listen to nearly every recording listed in the book and. Borodin prince igor, act i prince igor departs for. Stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve hundred victor opera records by samuel holland rous goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Check out our victrola book opera selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Victrola book of the opera articles and essays national jukebox. Image from page 460 of the victrola book of the opera. The victrola book of the opera buy online in gambia at gambia.
The victrola book of the opera, 1924 wiens auction. The 1919 edition of the victrola book of the opera describes more than 110 operas, and is reproduced here as an interactive digital facsimile. Stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve hundred victor opera. The victrola book of the opera stories of one hundred and twenty operas with sevenhundred illustrations and descriptions of twelvehundred victor opera. For 75 cents, record buyers could learn the plots and production histories of the most popular operas of the day, enjoy illustrations of favorite singers in costumes, and most importantly, have in hand a. Additionally, there is listening to music creatively by edwin john stringham and published by prenticehall, inc. The victrola book of the opera, 1924 wiens auctionrealty llc. This seventh edition of the victrola book of the opera, like all previous editions, has been prepared for the purpose of telling the stories of grand opera as completely as seems necessary for general understanding and to show the wealth of operatic music which is available on victor records for study and for entertainment. The victrola book of the opera by samuel holland rous. Old books repurposed into oneofakind journals and sketchbooks. Victrola book of the opera articles and essays national. For 75 cents, record buyers could learn the plots and production histories of the most popular operas of the day, enjoy. Stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven hundred illustrations and. Hardcover with decorative gilt embellishmentslettering, 431 pages, in very good condition, some wear to covers at cornersedges, inscription on front cover page, foxing on back cover page, spine cracked but still well attached to binding, binding strong, pages clean and intact.
Aug 24, 2016 the victrola book of the opera paperback august 24, 2016 by samuel holland rous author, victor talking machine company creator 1. Roger scrutons final word on wagner prospect magazine. On the green cloth binding, in an ornate frame, embossed in gold in large letters, is the title, the victrola book of the opera. Stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve hundred victor opera records by samuel holland rous.
Jan 08, 2010 the victrola book of the opera paperback january 8, 2010. Rous, samuel holland, the victrola book of the opera, camden, nj. Stories of the operas with illustrations, list of characters and descriptions. Victor talking machine company the online books page. From the victrola book of the opera by samuel holland rous victor talking machine company,camden, n. Mar 18, 2012 except where noted, these photos come from the victrola book of the opera, showing a wide variety of very traditional turnofthelastcentury opera looks.
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