American Mezzo-Soprano Julia Heinrich ~ Pleurez mez yeux (1916)

[MrGer2295]

IMPRESSIONANTE!!! Thank you for sharing this Wonderful and Rare Performance of American Mezzo-Soprano JULIA HEINRICH (1880-1919).

[merrihew]

Did I read that the noisiness of the earlier Diamond Disc pressings is due to some chemical deterioration over time rather than any initial flaws?

[pax41]

Thanks Doug for yet another great introduction.

[AulicExclusiva]

Heinrich had one selection on an LP entitled The Fabulous Edison Phonograph, which featured Blue Amberol cylinders. I assume Edison made many of his recordings available on both formats, hill-and-dale "diamond" disks and cylinders, though I am not sure.

She's no Melba, but her performance is quite well sustained. Interesting. Thanks.

[CurzonRoad]

Actually, yes, Edison recordings were issued in both formats, though after the factory fire in 1914 many (most?) of the cylinders were dubbed from Diamond Discs. Heinrich appears on both disc and cylinder. Thanks!

[meltzerboy]

Despite the surface noise, Heinrich's voice shines through loud and clear. Expressive and sensitive singing. Her own tragic fate is mirrored by Chimene's lament. Thanks, Doug, for sharing this.

[pax41]

Elaborate on her tragic fate please?

[meltzerboy]

I can do no better than Doug's own liner notes. They explain it all.

[65attila]

Doug

Thanks for posting a very clear voice and excellent interpretation.

Thanks-John

[Bivolari]

Well done, if not in the top echelon. A little monochromatic. She sings like a soprano!