Louise Kirkby-Lunn
Louise Kirkby Lunn (8 November 1873 – 17 February 1930) was an English coloratura contralto (sometimes classified as a dramatic mezzo-soprano). Born into a working-class family in Manchester, She appeared in many French and Italian operas, but was best known as a Wagnerian. In addition to many appearances at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, she was seen frequently at the Metropolitan Opera, New York in the early years of the 20th century. She died in London, aged 56. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 8, 1873 (Manchester), Died February 17, 1930 (London)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1905 - 1911
Roles Represented in DAHR: contralto
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 3278 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Nov. 1905 | Willow song | Louise Kirkby-Lunn | Contralto vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, contralto | |
| Columbia | 3279 | 10-in. | ca. Jan.-Nov. 1905 | For a dream's sake | Louise Kirkby-Lunn | Female vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, contralto | |
| Gramophone | 5144f | 12-in. | 7/6/1911 | L'amo come il fulgor del creato | Ema Destinnová ; Louise Kirkby-Lunn | Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra | vocalist, contralto | |
| Gramophone | 5145f | 12-in. | 7/6/1911 | Ebben, qual nuovo fremito | Ema Destinnová ; Louise Kirkby-Lunn | Vocal duet (soprano and contralto), with orchestra | vocalist, contralto | |
| Gramophone | z5500f | 12-in. | 9/22/1911 | Non più di fiori | Louise Kirkby-Lunn | Contralto solo, with orchestra and clarinet soloist | vocalist, contralto |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kirkby-Lunn, Louise," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108857.
Kirkby-Lunn, Louise. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108857.
"Kirkby-Lunn, Louise." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Kirkby-Lunn, Louise, 1873-1930 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no89013847
Wikidata: Louise Kirkby-Lunn - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q6688811
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MusicBrainz: Louise Kirkby-Lunn - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ab258238-f6c0-4f83-ae55-e262c2ccd7ca
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