Albert Sammons

Albert Edward Sammons CBE (23 February 1886 – 24 August 1957) was an English violinist, composer and later violin teacher. Almost self-taught on the violin, he had a wide repertoire as both chamber musician and soloist, although his reputation rests mainly on his association with British composers, especially Elgar. He made a number of recordings over 40 years, many of which have been re-issued on CD.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 23, 1886 (Fulham), Died May 24, 1957 (Middleton-on-Sea)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1914 - 1922

Roles Represented in DAHR: violin, composer, arranger

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

Recordings (Results 26-50 of 108 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	6761	12-in.	approximately 1916	Quartet in G major, op. 18, no. 2 : Allegro molto	London String Quartet	String quartet	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6780	12-in.	approximately 1916	Violin concerto in B minor : Allegro	New Queen's Hall Orchestra ; Albert Sammons ; Henry J. Wood	Violin solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6781	12-in.	approximately 1916	Violin concerto in B minor : Andante	New Queen's Hall Orchestra ; Albert Sammons ; Henry J. Wood	Violin solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6782	12-in.	approximately 1916	Violin concerto in B minor : Lento	New Queen's Hall Orchestra ; Albert Sammons ; Henry J. Wood	Violin solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6783	12-in.	approximately 1916	Violin concerto in B minor : Allegro molto	New Queen's Hall Orchestra ; Albert Sammons ; Henry J. Wood	Violin solo, with orchestra	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6863	12-in.	approximately 1916	Sonata in C minor : Allegro	William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons	Violin solo, with piano	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6864	12-in.	approximately 1916	Sonata in C minor : Romance	William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons	Violin solo, with piano	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6865	12-in.	approximately 1916	Sonata in A major : Allegretto	William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons	Violin and piano duet	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6866	12-in.	approximately 1916	Sonata in A major : Allegro	William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons	Violin and piano duet	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6878	12-in.	approximately July 1916	Sally in our alley	London String Quartet	String quartet	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6879	12-in.	approximately July 1916	Cherry ripe	London String Quartet	String quartet	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6880	12-in.	approximately 1916	String quartet no. 6 "Biscay"	London String Quartet	String quartet	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6881	12-in.	approximately 1916	String quartet no. 6 "Biscay"	London String Quartet	String quartet	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6898	12-in.	approximately 1916	Sérénade	William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire	Piano trio	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6899	12-in.	approximately 1916	Liebesgarten, op. 34	William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire	Piano trio	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6900	12-in.	approximately 1916	Spanish bolero	William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire	Piano trio	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6901	12-in.	approximately 1916	Trio in B flat, no. 8 (unspecified movement)	William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire	Piano trio	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6902	12-in.	approximately 1916	Trio in F major : Scherzo	William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire	Piano trio	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6903	12-in.	approximately 1916	Marche militaire	William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire	Piano trio	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6961	12-in.	approximately 1916	The faithful bird	Band of the Grenadier Guards [U.K] ; Albert Sammons	Violin solo, with band	instrumentalist, violin, arranger
Columbia	6962	12-in.	approximately 1916	Nocturne in E flat	Band of the Grenadier Guards [U.K] ; Albert Sammons	Violin solo, with band	instrumentalist, violin, arranger
Columbia	6963	12-in.	approximately 1916	Ballade et polonaise, part 1	Band of the Grenadier Guards [U.K] ; Albert Sammons	Violin solo, with band	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	6964	12-in.	approximately 1916	Ballade et polonaise, part 2	Band of the Grenadier Guards [U.K] ; Albert Sammons	Violin solo, with band	instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	65421	10-in.	approximately 1916	Fantasia on Irish airs, part 1	Albert Sammons		instrumentalist, violin
Columbia	65422	10-in.	approximately 1916	Fantasia on Irish airs, part 2	Albert Sammons		instrumentalist, violin

(Results 26-50 of 108 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sammons, Albert," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/353644.

Sammons, Albert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/353644.

"Sammons, Albert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.