The victor book of the opera 1915

The victor book of the opera 0671200542 by simon, henry. The victor book of the opera was first published in 1912 and was continually published in revised editions every few years. Publicity photographs from the revival of georges bizets opera carmen at the metropolitan opera, new york city, january 1915. It is much less common than the victrola book of the opera, sometimes titled the victor book of the opera, especially. Both of which led to popular pieces of contemporary musical theater. Stories of one hundred and ten operas with seven hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve hundred victor opera records. Size is approximately 6 18 wide x 8 14 high x 1 18 deep. The model t ford car book 1915 edition by victor page. Less known in the englishspeaking world are his fifteen plays. The victor book of the opera, in 1915, called the opera beloved for its tunefulness and its sentimental music. It has an interesting mix of hand retouched photos along with a large number of diagrams to reference the detailed mechanical explanations. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Stories of one hundred and ten operas with seven hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve hundred victor opera records unknown binding 1915 5.

Appears in 11 books from 19112004 page 316 the bold man who would come and view, may see the maiden there so true, on whom my hopes i firmly glue, therefore is the sky so bright blue, as i. Page 395 pirates of penzance the pirates of penzance or the slave of duty comic opera in two acts text by sir ws gilbert. Victor talking machine company, 1915 opera 558 pages. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Shellac 12 victor opera company gems from in a persian garden 1915, shellac discogs. I have a first edition of the phantom of the opera published by bobbs. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 120 million items. The victor book of the opera by henry simon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The entire play is set at the time when pinkerton returns to japan, after an absence of 24 years depending on the age of the child recruited to play trouble. Feb 26, 2018 the high and low notes from around the international opera stage 5 major operas based on the works of victor hugo opera wire victor hugo, born on feb. The victrola or victor book of the opera was an ingenious strategy to promote sales of victor label discs of opera excerpts.

Amazon price new from used from paperback please retry. The collections include books, sound recordings, motion. C, pobeda nad solntsem is a russian futurist opera premiered in 19 at the luna park in saint petersburg the libretto written in zaum language was contributed by aleksei kruchonykh, the music was written by mikhail matyushin, the prologue was added by velimir khlebnikov, and the stage designer was kazimir malevich. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Full text of the victor book of the opera internet archive. 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 602 total. It highlights the best of the collection of opera recordings made by victor records between 1915 and 1936.

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 orchestra, victor house vocalists harry macdonough, reinald werrenrath, and elizabeth wheeler, and xylophone soloist william reitz. The victor book of the opera stories of seventy grand. The victrola book of the opera stories of one hundred. The victrola book of the opera stories of one hundred and twenty operas with sevenhundred illustrations and descriptions of twelvehundred victor opera records, hardcover 1917 by samuel holland rous author. From the victrola book of the opera by samuel holland rous victor talking machine company,camden, n. If you are looking for a manuel for your model t, this is the book for you.

The victor book of opera abebooks passion for books. We have the victor book of the opera 19 stories of one hundred operas with exlibrary best price you need, all on one website. American musical theater is a section of the gilbert and sullivan archive about nineteenth and early twentieth musical shows which had their first performances in the united states of america and so complements the section of the archive related to british musical theater. The ideal of opera fifty years ago was that of quiet, unaffected sweetness, and the composer in his maritana achieved that quality to perfection. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

View topic grand opera with the victrolabook in machines. The victor book of the opera by victor talking machine co. Victor talking machine company, 1912 electronic books 375 pages. Shell out london production opened at the comedy theatre on august 24 and ran for 315 performances. All that is known is that it was made in germany in autumn 1915, directed by ernst matray, starring nils. Pianovocal score author herbert, victor 18591924 book condition used quantity available 1 publisher m. Recordings made on thursday, october 28, 1915 discography.

Metropolitan opera orchestra principal musicians leopold stokowski. There were editions published between 1912 and 1976 as a strategy to promote sales of victor label records. Victor herberts 1915 charmer the princess pat was lovingly resurrected by alyce motts intrepid group as the opener of their irish season, one which will also include a concert of the composers gallicthemed songs entitled son of dublin mar. Ibdb provides records of productions from the beginnings of new york theatre until today. The last time it was published by the victor talking machine co. Pike in 1868, but audiences preferred the academy of music. A book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth more. The rca victor opera series label releases discogs. The princess pat a new comic opera with eleanor painter the. We will then deliver the victor book of the opera 19 stories of one hundred operas with exlibrary for sale that is perfect for you, right to your door. It includes plot synopses and lists of recordings the victor talking machine company offered in 1919. Listing of principal musicians of the metropolitan opera orchestra.

Frank in his fascinating book arturo toscanini the nbc years writes that this. A set of five the new human interest library books and two opera books. Vintage edition of the rca victor opera book with every page illustrated with. Victor opera company gems from in a persian garden 1915. Victory over the sun is a russian futurist opera premiered in 19 at the luna park in saint. Victor book of the opera 1912 edition victor talking machi on.

Victor book of the opera barber of seville three fine records of this great air are given here. Recordings made on thursday, january 28, 1915 discography. The victor book of the opera hardcover 1915 by victor talking machine company author, 700 bw illustrations illustrator. Stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve hundred victor opera records 1917 write a.

In addition, some of the items in the jukebox, such as the victrola book of the opera, are currently in the public domain and free to use and reuse. I dont think it was published by the victor talking machine co. Witmark place of publication new york, chicago, san francisco, london date published 1915 keywords. Victor opera company gems from in a persian garden. I think it has a lot of music in it and is for playing or singing along to famous opera tunes. No copies, photographs or even a poster of the film remain. James fisk and jay gould bought it and created a strange pair of roommates. The victor book of the opera was edited by charles oconnell and published by rca manufacturing co. Apr 01, 2020 the princess pat a new comic opera with eleanor painter the book and lyrics by henry blossom. 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 orchestra, victor house vocalists harry macdonough, reinald werrenrath, and elizabeth wheeler, and. Victor hugo 18021885 is most famous as the author of novels like les miserables and the hunchback of notredame. She recorded extensively for the victor talking machine company and was often. Victrola book of the opera victrola book of the opera. The princess pat a new comic opera with eleanor painter the book and lyrics by henry blossom.

The passing show of 1915 broadway revue opened at the winter garden theatre on may 29 and ran for 145 performances. Even as hugos most popular novels were adapted into global blockbuster musicals, his plays provided material for dozens of operas, several. John cort presents a new comic opera, the princess pat. Knoxville girl columbia matrix 81601, take 1 was recorded by gid tanner in new york, new york.

Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Stories of one hundred and ten operas with seven hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve hundred victor opera records unknown binding 1915. The opera books are the victor book of the opera with illustrations pressed in 1915 by victor talking machine company and the metropolitan opera guide pressed in 1940. Jul 29, 20 a light love ballad, the song also celebrates the first us coasttocoast longdistance telephone call, ceremonially inaugurated on january 25, 1915 by a. The victor book of the opera stories of seventy grand operas. Alice geraldine farrar february 28, 1882 march 11, 1967 was an american soprano opera. The library of congress is the nations oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of congress. Find the victor book of the opera 0671200542 by simon, henry. Madame butterfly, based on longs story, was an important triumph.

The 1919 edition of the victrola book of the opera describes more than 110 operas, and is reproduced here as an interactive digital facsimile. Explore releases from the the rca victor opera series label. Ford v8 car and trucks, by victor page ny 1948, no cover. Recordings published between 1923 and 1946 are then protected for 100 years, and recordings published between 1947 and 1956 are protected for 110 years. With its intricate descriptions of opera synopses spanning the length and breadth of the repertoire, the victor book of the opera is a valuable reference for both operatic cognoscenti, and those just beginning to explore this historic art form. With its intricate descriptions of opera synopses spanning the length and breadth of the repertoire, the victor book of the opera. The 4th to the 8th editions, inclusive, were published under title. The 4th edition, 1917, and at least one subsequent edition were published under the. This edition describes 100 operas with 500 illustrations and descriptions of 1,000 victor opera records. If you have any questions, please contact me prior to biddingpurchasing.

Ibdb internet broadway database archive is the official database for broadway theatre information. Farrar starred in more than a dozen films from 1915 to 1920, including cecil b. Victor herberts princess pat 1915 revived in new york. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The victor book of the opera 19 stories of one hundred operas with exlibrary sale.

It was a oneact play, the second item on a double bill preceded by a farce. I bought grand opera with the victrola some years ago. Stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve hundred victor opera records 1917 as want to read. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for the rca victor opera series releases. A lot of five hardcover books on opera, including the victor book of the opera 1915 with illustrated stories of notable operas, the grand opera singers of today 1912, the victrola book of the opera two versions, 1919 and 1929 and a book of operas 1937. Please visit my other auctions for more great items. Stories of one hundred and ten operas with sevenhundred illustrations and descriptions of twelvehundred victor opera records hardcover 1915 by samuel holland rous author, etc opera stars, opera scenes illustrator. Ruffo, in his rendition, proves himself possessed of an admirable sense of humor, and this, with his powerful and flexible voice, enables him to attack this difficult solo in the true operabouffe vein. This book is titled the model t ford car a complete reference on the universal car 1915 edition and was written by victor page. The victor book of the opera vintage 19 revised edition.