GREAT DANISH OPERA SINGERS 78 RPM ERA ANTHOLOGY ULTRA RARE! 25 CDR

 

This collection features a series of recordings from prominent Danish opera singers, spanning a wide range of vocal categories, including baritone, tenor, soprano, and contralto. Here is a breakdown of the CDRs:

 

Danish Baritone Niels Juel Simonsen (1846-1906) – CDR

Danish Tenor Niels Hansen (1880-1969) 3 CDR – CDR

Danish Tenor Vilhelm Herold (1865-1937) 3 CDR – CDR

Danish Tenor Peter Cornelius (1865-1934) 3 CDR – CDR

Danish Tenor Marius Jacobsen (1894-1961) 2 CDR – CDR

Danish Bass-Baritone Helge Nissen (1871-1926) 2 CDR – CDR

Danish Tenor Paul Schmedes (1869-1930) – CDR

Danish Baritone Per Biørn (1887-1944) – CDR

Danish Tenor Erik Schmedes (1868-1931) 2 CDR – CDR

Danish Tenor Aage Thygesen (1892-1979) – CDR

Danish Tenor Erik Sjöberg (1909-1973) – CDR

Danish Soprano Tenna Frederiksen (1885-1954) – CDR

Danish Soprano Johanne Brun (1874-1954) – CDR

Danish Contralto Else Brems (1908-1995) – CDR

Danish Soprano Ebba Wilton (1896-1951) – CDR

Danish Tenor Aage Wang Holm (1881-1926) – CDR

This compilation offers an invaluable look into the world of Danish operatic talent, showcasing both well-known and lesser-known singers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Niels Juel Simonsen, one of Denmark’s most celebrated baritones, is featured, along with his contemporary Per Biørn, whose recordings highlight the rich baritone tradition in Denmark. The tenors represented, such as Niels Hansen, Vilhelm Herold, and Marius Jacobsen, each bring their own distinct vocal characteristics and interpretations to the fore, capturing the spirit of the period’s operatic styles.

Notably, Helge Nissen, a distinguished bass-baritone, stands out for his deep, resonant voice, while Aage Wang Holm and Aage Thygesen contribute to the tenor repertoire with their individual approaches to interpretation and vocal technique.

The inclusion of Tenna Frederiksen and Johanne Brun, two outstanding Danish sopranos, adds depth to the set, with their emotive performances bringing the era’s vocal traditions to life. Else Brems, the contralto, provides a contrast with her rich, lower register, while Ebba Wilton offers a glimpse into the soprano coloratura tradition in Denmark.

Together, these recordings offer a rich historical tapestry, shedding light on the diversity of vocal artistry in Denmark during a transformative period in operatic history. This set is a treasure for those interested in the development of operatic vocalism and the contributions of Danish singers to the global opera scene.