Victrola book of the opera

The victrola book of the opera 4th edition 1917 ebay. The publication of the victrola book of the opera cleverly combined the companys business canny with a tone of altruism. Pick the book, add to the cart, pick the paper, and relax. Image from page 516 of 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 1917 as want to read. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the victrola book of the opera. He recorded for the company until his retirement in 1954.

The victrola book of the opera 1921 edition open library. Publicity photographs from the revival of georges bizets opera carmen at the metropolitan opera, new york city, january 1915. The victrola book of the opera kindle edition by rous, samuel holland. During the voyage, however, the refusal of tristan to seeher, the exultation of the sailors over the killing of morold whichfreed cornwall from its subjection to isoldes royal father, and detestation of the loveless marriage she is about to contract. The 1st to the 3rd and 9th editions were published under title. The book is in somewhat rough condition, but it is 98 years old.

The collections include books, sound recordings, motion pictures, photographs, maps, and manuscripts. The victrola or victor book of the opera was an ingenious strategy to promote sales of victor label discs of opera excerpts. During the recent season several hundred performances of grand opera, at an estimated cost of millions of dollars, were given in the united states. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 120 million items. See more ideas about opera, costumes and opera singers. The victrola book of the opera stories of one hundred. Stories of one hundred and twenty operas with sevenhundred illustrations and descriptions of twelvehundred victor opera records. The links are highlighted you have to select the audio button on the right to show them and you are taken to the page at the loc jukebox, where they have 1,000s of old recordings archived. Stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve hundred victor opera records 1917. I just was given a 1917 ed ediiton of the victrola book of the opera in like new condition.

Victrola book of the opera tristan and isolde nephew. Cant complain about live streaming from the met san. It is much less common than the victrola book of the opera. Image from page 460 of the victrola book of the opera. The victrola book of the opera 1929 edition open library. Select content from the original book included size. The victrola book of the opera by samuel holland rous, 97860018331, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Victrola book of the operatristan and isolde nephew. Victor talking machine company, 1917 operas 553 pages. The first jazz and blues records were recorded by the victor talking machine company. The pearl fishers georges bizet is most famous today for the dazzling opera carmen, but during his lifetime the exotic drama the pearl fishers was a far greater success, and. The victrola book of the opera kindle edition by rous. Includes 4th through 8th editions, titled victrola book of the opera.

The victor book of opera carries on the proud tradition of operatic synopsis compendiums with a rich array of historic photos and recording references. A new production of bizets opera,the pearl fishers, with mariusz kwiecien, and diana damrau, directed by penny woolcock, opened at the metropolitan opera on thursday night. Slight wear to the edges and corners of the cover, wear to the top of. From the victrola book of the opera by samuel holland rous victor talking machine company,camden, n. The victrola book of the opera by, 1929, victor talking machine company edition, in english. Cant complain about live streaming from the met san diego. The victor book of the opera by samuel holland rous. Written at the time ofwagners own love affair with mathilde wesendonck,it is supposed thathe sought to emphasize the fact mimin it rene dalmores as tristan text appearing after image. The victrola book of the opera paperback january 8, 2010 by samuel holland rous author, victor talking machine company creator. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. There are also extensive notes about opera houses, behindthescenes terminology, famous opera houses and composers, and more.

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. Our music includes the roaring 20s, swing, romantic dance, big band, hollywood classics, waltz, patriotic, country, jazz, blues and opera, christmas and so much more from an ever expanding library of songs currently over 5000 records. Victrola book of the opera scheme to deceive rosina, he points out that the matrimonialagentmusicteacher must be gotten rid of. Old books repurposed into oneofakind journals and sketchbooks. The victrola book of the opera stories of one hundred and twenty operas with sevenhundred illustrations and descriptions of twelvehundred victor opera records 1917 14576753719. Played on orthophonic victorla hand crank players with 1600w speaker assist and lights. View topic grand opera with the victrolabook in machines. Estimated delivery dates opens in a new window or tab include sellers handling time, origin zip code, destination zip code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment opens in a new window or tab. 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.

Find the victrola book of the opera by rous, samuel holland at biblio. 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. The victrola book of the opera, 1924 wiens auctionrealty llc. This book is a few steps away from being the perfect journalsketchbook. Doctor bartolo immediately detects in don basilio the symptoms of an imaginary fever. Oct 03, 2019 the victrola book of the opera, 1924 for auction. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

Opera books featuring the victrola book of the opera ebth. This book is a few steps away from being the perfect. Mar 18, 2012 except where noted, these photos come from the victrola book of the opera, showing a wide variety of very traditional turn of the lastcentury opera looks. Victrola book of the opera victrola book of the opera. Additionally, there is listening to music creatively by edwin john stringham and published by prenticehall, inc. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. When, in an opera, the staging, acting, and costumes, are all misguided to bad, whats left. Victor talking machine company 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. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Image from page 140 of the victrola book of the opera. The victrola book of the opera by rous, samuel holland. The victrola book of the opera rous, samuel holland, victor talking machine company on. The seven operatic stories in this beautiful collection are each proceeded by an introduction about the origins of the story.

The victrola book of the opera samuel holland rous, victor talking machine company on. But no book takes me back to the old daysof caruso, of the texaco opera theaterlike this one. Internet archive bookreader the victrola book of the opera. The officerin charge demands the name of the count, who now introduces signor and signora almavivato. This auction includes vintage items, primitives, glassware, crockery, baseball cards, toys, cast iron, ornaments. Along with the book itself there are also links to the actual recordings that are advertised in the book. The foreward to the first edition of the book 1912 notes.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The victor book of the opera by henry simon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The barefoot book of stories from the opera audiobook by. 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. I bought grand opera with the victrola some years ago. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Victrola book of the opera 7th edition illustrated. The victrola book of the opera hardcover 1921 by victor talking machine co author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. The victrola book of the opera 4th revised edition from 1917, written by samuel holland rous. 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. The victrola book of the opera victor opera records ebay. 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. 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.

Media in category victrola book of the opera the following 200 files are in this category, out of 602 total. Bartolo arrives with the soldters finale, act ii this scene is rudely interrupted by the arrival of bartolo and the soldiers. The victrola book of the opera, 6th edition by victor talking. The victrola book of the opera, 1924 wiens auction. The victrola book of the opera, 6th edition victor talking machine co. It is much less common than the victrola book of the opera, sometimes titled the victor book of the opera, especially. The victrola book of the opera victor opera records.

The library of congress is the nations oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of congress. It came out in many editions, at least through the 1930s. If you have an inkling of interest in grand opera, when it was truly grand, you might look for one in used book stores or online. Nov 06, 2017 the publication of the victrola book of the opera cleverly combined the companys business canny with a tone of altruism. Victrola book of the opera articles and essays national. The victrola book of the opera 19 the public domain. The victrola book of the opera, 6th edition by victor. There are also extensive notes about opera houses, behind the scenes terminology, famous opera houses and composers, and more. I think it has a lot of music in it and is for playing or singing along to famous opera tunes. I dont think it was published by the victor talking machine co. The foreword to the first edition of the book 1912 notes. Details about the victrola book of the opera victor opera records. Aug 12, 2011 the victrola book of the opera by, 1929, victor talking machine company edition, in english.