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Alphabetical Plan Preserved in All Cases.
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OPERA AIRS IN ENGLISH
Africana—Oh, Paradise (L’ Africana—O Paradiso) (Meyerbeer) Williams’ 74148 | 12|1.50 Bohemian Girl—Heart Bow’d Down (Balfe) Herbert Goddard | | and Good Bye, Sweetheart, Good Bye (Hatton) Herbert Goddard 16064 10) .75 Bohemian Girl—I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls—Elizabeth Wheeler | | and Bohemian Girl—Then You'll Remember Me—Harry Macdonough 16398 10, 75 Carmen—Toreador Song (Bizet) Alan Turner and -Trovatore (Tempest of the Heart) (Verdi) Alan Turner 16521 4 Bie Contes d’'Hoffman—Barcarolle (Offenbach) Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler | and Fatinitza Selection (von Suppe) Pryor’s Band 16827)10, .75 * * * * * * * * 2 Trovatore—Tempest of the Heart—Alan Turner | and Carmen—Toreador Song (Bizet) Alan Turner,16521/10) .75
It will be noticed that the operatic titles are all in the left column in alphabetical order. If the opposite side is also an opera air in English, then the selections are reversed and repeated further down the column (see Carmen and Trovatore airs above) to give the second title its own proper position.
Possible Errors—Suggestions Invited.
Because of the great labor involved in compiling so comprehensive a catalogue, some mistakes occasionally occur. The editor begs to thank those who have called attention to errors and suggested various changes. Corrections or suggestions for further improvement of the next edition will be gladly received. Just address Victor Catalogue Ed‘tor, Camden, N. J.
Features of the New Record Catalogue.
Thumb guides on each page, both right and left hand, to facilitate turning to any desired page.
Every record in alphabetical order under title of selection.
Every double-faced record in alphabetical order under title of each selection in its turn.
Every record in alphabetical order under name of singer or player.
Every record of standard composition under name of composer.
Many records under one or more subject headings for ready reference.
Every opera with place and date of first performance.
Sketches of the operas.
Every operatic record under title of the opera.
All selections from opera in exact order they are sung or played in the opera, with acts and scenes indicated.
Definitions of musical terms.
List of selected records for new Victor customers.
Reference list of Victor singers and players.
List of subject headings.
Pronouncing table of composers and artists.
Pronouncing table of opera titles.
Note.—The last four features will be found at the end of the catalogue.
Accompaniments.
The great majority of Victor Records (vocal solos, duets, quartets and instrumental solos, etc.) are made with orchestral accompaniments. The few exceptions are certain songs which especially call for pianoforte accompaniments, a few unaccompanied male quartets, and many of the violin solos.