Description

This set includes the following CDRs of prominent American sopranos:

• Bessie Abott (1878-1919) – CDR
• Lillian Blauvelt (1874-1947) – CDR
• Florence Quartararo (1922-1994) – CDR
• Carolina White (1886-1961) – CDR
• Roxy King – CDR
• Bettina Freeman – CDR
• Anna Case (1888-1984) – 2 CDRs
• Alice Nielsen (1872-1943) – CDR
• Ellen Beach Yaw (1868-1947) – CDR
• Marie Rappold (1879-1957) – CDR
• Frances Alda (1883-1952) – CDR
• Queena Mario (1896-1951) – CDR
• Bernice De Pasquali (1880-1925) – CDR
• Mabel Garrison (1886-1963) – CDR

This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse careers of American sopranos from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From the operatic elegance of Bessie Abott and the vocal prowess of Anna Case to the uniquely powerful voice of Frances Alda, these sopranos showcase the wide range of styles and personalities that shaped American opera and concert stages. The recordings of Alice Nielsen and Ellen Beach Yaw bring an early historical context, while the more modern voices of Florence Quartararo and Bettina Freeman provide a sense of evolving American vocal tradition. This compilation serves as a valuable tribute to some of the finest American sopranos whose voices left an indelible mark on the operatic world.