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Solomi͡a Amvrosiïvna Krushel'nyt͡s'ka

Solomiya Amvrosiivna Krushelnytska (Ukrainian: Соломія Амвро́сіївна Крушельницька; September 23 (O.S. September 11), 1872 — November 16, 1952) was a Ukrainian soprano, considered to be one of the brightest opera stars of the first half of the 20th century.

During her life, Krushelnytska was recognized as the most outstanding singer in the world. Among her numerous awards and distinctions, in particular, the title of "Wagner's diva" of the 20th century. Singing with her on the same stage was considered an honor for Enrico Caruso, Titta Ruffo, Fedor Chaliapin. Italian composer Giacomo Puccini presented the singer with his portrait with the inscription "The most beautiful and charming Butterfly".

In the modern Ukrainian tradition, she is included in the list of most famous women of ancient and modern Ukraine.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 23, 1873 (Biliavyntsi), Died November 15, 1952 (Lviv)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1902 - 1928

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia W108887 10-in. February 1928 Vyvt͡sy moy vyvt͡sy (Вивци мои вивци) Salomeja Kruszelnicka Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia W108888 10-in. February 1928 Cherez sad vynohrad (Через сад вyноград) Salomeja Kruszelnicka Female vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia W108889 10-in. February 1928 Oǐ, da ty idesh, da ty poidesh (Ой, да ти ідеш, да ти поідеш) Salomeja Kruszelnicka Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia W108899 10-in. February 1928 Oǐ, letily bili husy (Ой, летіли білі гуси) Salomeja Kruszelnicka Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble vocalist, soprano vocal  
Gramophone 407z[L] 10-in. 1902 Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore Solomi͡a Amvrosiïvna Krushel'nyt͡s'ka Soprano vocal solo, with piano vocalist, soprano vocal  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Krushel'nyt͡s'ka, Solomi͡a Amvrosiïvna," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102238.

Krushel'nyt͡s'ka, Solomi͡a Amvrosiïvna. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102238.

"Krushel'nyt͡s'ka, Solomi͡a Amvrosiïvna." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102238

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