Marcella Sembrich

Marcella Sembrich

Prakseda Marcelina Kochańska (February 15, 1858 – January 11, 1935), known professionally as Marcella Sembrich, was a Polish dramatic coloratura soprano. She is known for her extensive range of two and a half octaves, precise intonation, charm, portamento, vocal fluidity, and impressive coloratura. Her voice was regarded as flute-like, sweet, pure, light, and brilliant. She had an important international singing career, chiefly at the New York Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House, in London.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 15, 1858 (Vyshnivchyk), Died January 11, 1935 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1903 - 1919

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, piano

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

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 94 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	C-4210	12-in.	1/10/1907	The lass with the delicate air	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4211	12-in.	1/10/1907	The last rose of summer	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4857	12-in.	10/3/1907	The lass with the delicate air	Marcella Sembrich ; Victor Orchestra	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4858	12-in.	10/3/1907	Una voce poco fa	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4859[a]	12-in.	10/9/1907	The last rose of summer	Marcella Sembrich ; Victor Orchestra	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4859	12-in.	10/5/1907	The last rose of summer	Marcella Sembrich ; Evan Williams	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4860	12-in.	10/5/1907	Halka : Polish song	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4871	12-in.	10/9/1907	Doute de la lumière	Emilio de Gogorza ; Marcella Sembrich	Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4872	12-in.	10/9/1907	Connais-tu le pays?	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4873	12-in.	10/9/1907	Nightingale's song	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4874	12-in.	10/9/1907	Aimez-moi	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	instrumentalist, piano, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4875	12-in.	10/9/1907	Maiden's wish	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	instrumentalist, piano, vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4877	12-in.	10/11/1907	Casta diva	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4878	12-in.	10/11/1907	O zitt're nicht	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-4879	12-in.	10/11/1907	Qui la voce sua	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-5040	12-in.	1/25/1908	Che soave zefiretto	Emma Eames ; Marcella Sembrich	Vocal duet (2 sopranos), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-5044	12-in.	1/30/1908	The merry widow waltz	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-5045	12-in.	1/30/1908	Frühlingslied	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-5046	12-in.	1/30/1908	Si mes vers avaient des ailes	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-5047	12-in.	1/30/1908	Der Nussbaum	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-5052	12-in.	2/3/1908	Sextette : Chi mi frena	Enrico Caruso ; Francesco Daddi ; Marcel Journet ; Antonio Scotti ; Marcella Sembrich ; Gina Severina	Vocal sextet (soprano, mezzo-soprano, 2 tenors, baritone, and bass), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-5053	12-in.	2/3/1908	Quartet : Bella figlia dell' amore	Enrico Caruso ; Josephine Jacoby ; Antonio Scotti ; Marcella Sembrich ; Gina Severina	Vocal quartet (soprano, mezzo-soprano [Severina-contralto], tenor, and baritone), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-5054	12-in.	2/3/1908	Tutte le feste	Antonio Scotti ; Marcella Sembrich	Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-6573	12-in.	11/2/1908	Bel raggio lusinghier	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal
Victor	C-6574	12-in.	11/2/1908	O luce di quest' anima	Marcella Sembrich	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, soprano vocal

(Results 26-50 of 94 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sembrich, Marcella," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103435.

Sembrich, Marcella. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103435.

"Sembrich, Marcella." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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