Frieda Hempel sings Angel's Serenade

Frieda Hempel sings Brago's The Angel's Serenade on Edison Diamond Disc, accompanied by Albert Spalding with Violin Obligato. Original is acoustic recording electrically reproduced with 0.5mil mono cartridge, which sounds by far better than with ordinary 78 cartridge with 3mil or more.

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Music

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• Frieda
• Hempel
• Phonograph
• Edison
• 78
• Record

[796824]

Absolutely stunning. If only the performers on the operatic stage would realize that it is not how 'loud' they sing but that 'artistry' can only be acquired with extensive vocalizzi. NO ONE can do this today.

[amyjodoty]

This woman was related to my grandma on my dad's side. It's fun to hear someone I'm related to that I never met. She's really great!!

[meltzerboy]

@AulicExclusiva The best coloratura sopranos, such as Hempel, have a solid and warm middle register and are great lyrical singers. Thanks for sending, Aulic, and thanks to mabuo for posting!

[AulicExclusiva]

Another of Hempel's rarely heard Edison disks, giving a wonderful reproduction of her extraordinary voice. She was a supreme lyric singer.

And what a pleasure to hear the lovely tone and legato of America's great violinist, Albert Spalding (of the same family that makes the famous baseballs!) A treasurable memento of two great artists.

[patrickdcyau]

What I hear is violin solo with a soprano obligato!

[796824]

Appreciated. It is always satisfying to find a knowledgeable fellow traveler.

[stingabe]

you are so right.