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 (Results 51-75 of 108 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 65423 10-in. approximately 1916 Hungarian dance no. 1 Albert Sammons instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 65424 10-in. approximately 1916 Rêve d'enfant Albert Sammons instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 65929 10-in. approximately 1917 Sarabande : Largo Manuello [Albert Sammons] instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 69369 10-in. approximately 1919 Simple aveu Manuello [Albert Sammons] ; Ellen Tuckfield instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 69372 10-in. approximately 1919 Chanson triste Albert Sammons instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 69374 10-in. approximately 1919 Moment musicale Albert Sammons instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 69407 10-in. approximately 1919 Cavatina Manuello [Albert Sammons] ; Ellen Tuckfield instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 69409 10-in. approximately 1919 Humoresque Manuello [Albert Sammons] ; Ellen Tuckfield instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75224 12-in. 11/12/1922 Angel's serenade Hubert Eisdell ; Frederick B. Kiddle ; Albert Sammons Male vocal solo, with violin and piano instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75233 12-in. 11/17/1922 Parted Hubert Eisdell ; Albert Sammons Male vocal solo, with violin instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75277 12-in. approximately 1916 Parted Hubert Eisdell ; Albert Sammons Male vocal solo, with violin instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75427 12-in. approximately 1917 No. 1 : Minuet; No. 8 : Hornpipe William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire Piano trio instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75428 12-in. approximately 1917 Extase William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire Piano trio instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75429 12-in. approximately 1917 Trio in G major : Finale William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire Piano trio instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75430 12-in. approximately 1917 Trio in F major, op. 17 : Andante William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire Piano trio instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75431 12-in. approximately 1917 Waltzer-marchen no. 3 William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire Piano trio instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75432 12-in. approximately 1917 Trio in A minor : Theme and variations William Murdoch ; Albert Sammons ; W. H. Squire Piano trio instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75451 12-in. approximately July 1919 Quartet in F major, op. 18 : Allegro London String Quartet String Quartet instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75452 12-in. approximately July 1919 Quartet in F major, op. 18 : Adagio London String Quartet String Quartet instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75453 12-in. approximately July 1919 Quartet in F major, op. 18 : Scherzo London String Quartet String Quartet instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75454 12-in. approximately July 1919 Quartet in F major, op. 18 : Allegro London String Quartet String Quartet instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75461 12-in. approximately 7/20/1919 Quartet in A minor, op. 29, part 1 London String Quartet String quartet instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75462 12-in. approximately 7/20/1919 Quartet in A minor, op. 29, part 2 London String Quartet String quartet instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75463 12-in. approximately 7/20/1919 Quartet in A minor, op. 29, part 3 London String Quartet String quartet instrumentalist, violin  
Columbia 75464 12-in. approximately 7/20/1919 Quartet in A minor, op. 29, part 4 London String Quartet String quartet instrumentalist, violin  
(Results 51-75 of 108 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sammons, Albert," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/353644.

Sammons, Albert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/353644.

"Sammons, Albert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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