147 Royalty-Free Audio Tracks for "Victor"

1st release date: 1908 1st recording date: 31 December 1907 Place of recording: Buenos Aires (Argentina) Author(s)/Composer(s): Arturo Navas (1876-1932) Lyricist(s): none Music arranger(s): none Conductor: none Performer(s): Arturo Navas (1876-1932) Vocal range: Baritone Title/Work: Tango de los negros Content: Male vocal solo, with guitar Genre(s): Folklore (Argentina/Uruguay)

1st release date: 1910 1st recording date: 26 February 1910 Place of recording: Buenos Aires (Argentina) Author(s)/Composer(s): Arturo Navas (1876-1932) Lyricist(s): none Music arranger(s): none Conductor: none Performer(s): Arturo Navas (1876-1932) Vocal range: Baritone Title/Work: El Cimarrón - Cifra, 1a parte Content: Male vocal solo, with guitar Genre(s): Folklore (Argentina/Uruguay)

Quartet: "Bella figlia dell' amore" from Giuseppe Verdi's opera Rigoletto (1851), performed by Enrico Caruso (the Duke of Mantua), Louise Homer (Maddalena), Bessie Abott (Gilda), and Antonio Scotti (Rigoletto). This is Victor Records Matrix C-4259, recorded on 20 February 1907 in New York City, and released under a variety of labels (full details) “..Bella figlia dell'amore”, cuarteto de la ópera lírica “Rigoletto” de Giuseppe Verdi. La pieza, de una grabación de la ópera de 1907 de la casa discográfica Victor Records, siendo protagonistas Enrico Caruso, Bessie Abott, Louise Homer y Antonio Scotti. Bella figlia dell'amore, de Rigoletto de Giuseppe Verdi. Enregistrement de 1907, avec Enrico Caruso, Bessie Abott, Louise Homer et Antonio Scotti. Italiano: “Un dì se ben rammentomi ...Bella figlia dell'amore”, quartetto dall'opera lirica “Rigoletto” di Giuseppe Verdi. Il pezzo, da una registrazione dell'opera del 1907 a cura della casa discografica Victor Records, vede protagonisti Enrico Caruso, Bessie Abott, Louise Homer e Antonio Scotti. Македонски: „Убава ќерко на љубовта“ (Bella figlia dell'amore) од операта „Риголето“ од Џузепе Верди во изведба на Енрико Карузо, Беси Абот, Луиз Хомер и Антонио Шоти (снимка од 1907 г.) "Bella figlia dell'amore" из Риголетто Джузеппе Верди. В 1907 студия Victor Records записала исполнение Энрико Карузо, Бесси Аботт, Луизы Гомер и Антонио Скотти. Tiếng Việt: "Bella figlia dell'amore" trích trong vở Rigoletto của Giuseppe Verdi. Bản thu thanh năm 1907 của hãng Victor Records với các giọng hát của Enrico Caruso, Bessie Abott, Louise Homer và Antonio Scotti.

Enrico Caruso and Geraldine Farrar sing "Manon! Avez-Vous Peur...On L'appelle Manon", the opening of act 2, scene 1 of Jules Massenet's 1884 opera Manon. Matrix: C 12750-2

O Souverain, O Juge, O Pere! from Jules Massenet's Le Cid (1885) sung by Enrico Caruso on 5 February 1916 for the Victor Talking Machine Company.

Donna non vidi mai from Giacomo Puccini's 1893 opera Manon Lescaut, sung by Enrico Caruso.

Performer: Enrico Caruso (1873-1921) Voice: Tenor Title/Work: Scordame (Forget Me) Content: Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra Genre: Vocal music Composer: Salvatore Fucito (1875-1929) Recording date: Camden, 11 September 1919 Release date: 1917

Enrico Caruso and Nellie Melba singing the duet "O soave fanciulla" from Giacomo Puccini's 1896 opera La bohème. It was recorded in New York on 24 March 1907 (Victor C4326 95200) – http://victor.library.ucsb.edu/matrixDetail.php?id=200006039

Historically significant 1911 recording by duo Arthur Collins and Byron G. Harlan of "Alexander's Ragtime Band" (1911), originally composed by Irving Berlin. Recorded for Victor Records (#16908-B), this particular comedic duet of the song became a smash hit due to its farcical emphasis.

Sergei Rachmaninoff performing Waltz in E flat major, Op. 18. Composer: Chopin. Instrument: Steinway concert grand piano. Valse en mi bémol majeur, op. 18 de Chopin, interprétée sur un grand piano Steinway par Sergei Rachmaninoff en 1921.

The then (now former) Russian national anthem, performed circa 1995 by the Brass Band of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

Sound record in a church natural reverb,.

Debussy; Beau Soir,Giuseppe De Luca, Victor 64934

Amicus No.: 31386294, Performer Heading: Victor Military Band, Performer: Victor Military Band, Title: "O Canada" [sound recording] / [Calixa Lavallée], Composer Heading: Lavallée, Calixa, Generic Label: Victor, Transcribed Label: Victor, Numbers: Issue no.: 17999, Matrix no.: [16871], Take no.: 1, Side no.: B, Notes: Distributor: Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, Manufacturer: Victor Talking Machine Co., New Jersey, Recorded: [9 Dec 1915], [Camden, NJ], Victor Talking Machine, Released: [ca 1916], Issue Type: primary label, Discographical reference: disc; Abrams, unpublished research, recording date, release date and matrix number, Physical Description: 1 sound disc : 78 rpm, monaural ; 10 inch, Genre: Anthems ; National anthems; Hymnes nationaux, Canada, Location: 0004 1376 1379

El Carretero - Marinera - Orquesta Victor - Camden-New Jersey 4 Noviembre 1913

1909 - It Happened in Nordland by Victor Herbert Orchestra

1913 - Ruy Blas Overture (Mendelssohn) by Victor Herbert Orchestra

1909 - Little Nemo selection by Victor Herbert Orchestra

Showers of Gold - Scherzo Herbert L. Clarke, cornet Victor 17153 Showers of Gold - Scherzo Herbert L. Clarke, cornet Victor 17153 Recorded May 21, 1912

Songː Rodríguez Peña (tango). Authorː Vicente Greco (1886-1924). Interpreterː Juan D'Arienzo Orq. Recː Victor 7 jan 1938 Temaː Rodríguez Peña (tango). Autorː Vicente Greco (1886-1924). Intérpreteː Orq. Juan D'Arienzo. Grabː Victor 7 ene 1938.

Serranita, huaynito grabado por el dúo arequipeño de quenas Escobedo y Núñez (Mariano Escobedo y Domingo Núñez) el 22 de septiembre de 1913, en Lima, para la disquera Victor (Disco Victor No. 65826-A). Emilio Sirvas los acompañó con la guitarra. Cabe mencionar que en los registros de la disquera Victor y en sus catálogos impresos de la época, dicho tema aparece como "Serranito".

La ñusta, huaynito grabado por el dúo arequipeño Velarde y Medina (Rafael Velarde y Angel Medina) el 23 de septiembre de 1913, en Lima, para la disquera Victor (Disco Victor No. 77037-A). Emilio Sirvas los acompañó con la guitarra.

Ferreñafe, tondero grabado por la Banda del Regimiento de Gendarmes de Lima, el 17 de septiembre de 1913, en Lima, para la disquera Victor (Disco Victor No. 65825-A). Cabe mencionar que antiguamente muchos llamaban tondero a la marinera

Amicus No.: 31386781 Performer Heading: Price, Percival, 1901-1985 Performer: Percival Price, carillonneur Title: O Canada ; God save the King [sound recording] / [Calixa Lavallée] Composer Heading: Lavallée, Calixa Generic Label: Victor Transcribed Label: Victor Numbers: Issue no.: 216504 Take no.: 1 Side no.: A Notes: Distributor: Victor Talking Machine Co., Montreal Manufacturer: Victor Talking Machine Co., Québec (Province) Recorded: 1 Jul 1927, Ottawa, ON, Victor Talking Machine Released: [Sep 1927] Issue Type: primary label Comments: Additional information/information additionnelle: Actual moments during playing of Carillon Bells, Victory Tower, Ottawa, July 1, 1927 ; Music for "God save the King" is probably traditional. Discographical reference: disc; Numerical List of "His Master's Voice" - Victor recordings 1929, release date Physical Description: 1 sound disc : 78 rpm, monaural ; 10 inch Genre: Anthems ; Patriotic songs; National anthems; Chansons patriotiques; Hymnes nationaux, Canada Location: 0016 2083 2086 Web location: http://amicus.collectionscanada.ca/gramophone-bin/Main/ItemDisplay?l=0&l_ef_l=-1&v=1&lvl=1&coll=24&itm=31386781

La fatal pietra ("Morir! sì pura e bella!") from Verdi's Aïda (1871), sung by Nicola Zerola in 1909. Digital transfer by Tim Ecker, cleanup by Adam Cuerden. This is Victor Matrix C-8493-2, Recorded 17 December 1909 in Camden, New Jersey, and released as Victor 74225. (Full details).

Antonio Scotti's March 30, 1908 Victor Records recording of "Gia, mi dicon venal" from Giacomo Puccini's Tosca. Victor 88122 Antonio Scotti (1866-1936), baritone Tosca - Gia, mi dicon venal Mat. C-5084-3 Rec. March 30, 1908 Digital Transfer produced by Tim Ecker for the Internet Archive.

Song: "Flor de fango" (tango). Author: Lyrics: Pascual Contursi (1898-1932) Music: Augusto Gentile (1891-1932), Interpretr: Charlo. Rec: RCA Victor, 17 march 1940, Buenos Aires Tema: "Flor de fango" (tango). Autor: Letra: Pascual Contursi (1898-1932) Musica: Augusto Gentile (1891-1932), Interprete: Charlo. Grab: RCA Victor, 17 marzo 1940, Buenos Aires

Title/Work: Cavalleria Rusticana Content: Intermezzo Genre(s): Opera terminology Author(s)/(Composer(s): Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945) Music arranger(s): none Lyricist(s): Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti (1712-1783) and Guido Menasci (1867-1925) (adapted from a play written by Giovanni Verga (1840-1922)) Performer(s): Victor Orchestra Conductor: Walter B. Rogers (1865-1939) Place of recording: Camden, New Jersey (United States) 1st release date: February 1905 1st recording date: 7 November 1904 (B-4050: 18 June 1908)

Das Laverne Walzer Capriccio, komponiert und eingespielt vom Altsaxophonisten H. Benne Henton. Es wurde 1911 veröffentlicht und im März 1912 für die Victor Talking Machine Company aufgenommen. The Laverne Waltz Caprice, composed and played by alto saxist H. Benne Henton. It was published in 1911 and recorded by the Victor Talking Machine Company by March 1912. Laverne Waltz Caprice, composé et interprété par le saxophoniste alto H. Benne Henton. Ce morceau fut publié en 1911 et enregistré par la Victor Talking Machine Company en mars 1912.

Victor record n°B-11739, sung by Walter Van Brunt.

Sung by Carmen Miranda. Victor disc 33.769

Sung by Carmen Miranda and Sylvio Caldas. Disc Victor 33445.

Sung by Carmen Miranda. Victor disc 33769.

Unrestored version of File:Nicola Zerola, Giuseppe Verdi, La fatal pietra (Aida).ogg. La fatal pietra ("Morir! sì pura e bella!") from Verdi's Aïda (1871), sung by Nicola Zerola in 1909. Digital transfer by Tim Ecker. This is Victor Matrix C-8493-2, Recorded 17 December 1909 in Camden, New Jersey, and released as Victor 74225. (Full details).

The Laverne Waltz Caprice, composed and played by alto saxist H. Benne Henton. It was published in 1911 and recorded by the Victor Talking Machine Company by March 1912. Das Laverne Walzer Capriccio, komponiert und eingespielt vom Altsaxophonisten H. Benne Henton. Es wurde 1911 veröffentlicht und im März 1912 für die Victor Talking Machine Company aufgenommen.

Song: "Mi Buenos Aires querido".- Author: Carlos Gardel (1890-1935) & Alfredo Le Pera (1900-1935).- Interpreter: Singer: Carlos Gardel; Orq: Terig Tucci.- Record: Victor 32189 Bs83559, 30/JUL/1934. Tema: "Mi Buenos Aires querido".- Autor: Carlos Gardel (1890-1935) & Alfredo Le Pera (1900-1935).- Interprete: Cantor: Carlos Gardel; Orq: Terig Tucci.- Grab.: Victor 32189 Bs83559, 30/JUL/1934.

Song: "Sus ojos se cerraron".- Author: Carlos Gardel (1890-1935) & Alfredo Le Pera (1900-1935).- Interpreter: Singer: Carlos Gardel; Orq: Terig Tucci.- Record: Victor BVE-89225/1, New York, 19/MAR/1935. Tema: "Sus ojos se cerraron".- Autor: Carlos Gardel (1890-1935) & Alfredo Le Pera (1900-1935).- Interprete: Cantor: Carlos Gardel; Orq: Terig Tucci.- Grab.: Victor BVE-89225/1, 19/MAR/1935.

Song: "El día que me quieras".- Author: Carlos Gardel (1890-1935) & Alfredo Le Pera (1900-1935).- Interpreter: Singer: Carlos Gardel; Orq: Terig Tucci.- Record: Victor 32458 Bve89229, 19/MAR/1935. Tema: "El día que me quieras".- Autor: Carlos Gardel (1890-1935) & Alfredo Le Pera (1900-1935).- Interprete: Cantante: Carlos Gardel; Orq: Terig Tucci.- Grab.: Victor 32458 Bve89229, 19/MAR/1935.

O Canada English Weir 1928 Amicus No.: 31400413 Performer Heading: Johnson, Edward, 1878-1959 Performer: Edward Johnson, Tenor with Orchestra assisted by Male Quartet Title: O Canada [sound recording] / Weir, lyrics ; Lavallée, music Composer Heading: Weir, Robert Stanley, 1856-1926; Lavallée, Calixa Generic Label: Victor Transcribed Label: Victor Numbers: Issue no.: 24005 Matrix no.: [BVE45612] Take no.: 3 Side no.: B Notes: Distributor: RCA Victor Company Limited., Montreal Manufacturer: RCA Victor Company Limited, Québec (Province) Recorded: [7 Jun 1928], New York, Victor Talking Machine Co Released: [ca Sep 1928] Issue Type: primary label Comments: Text transcribed from label/Texte transcrit de l'étiquette: Licensed under Canadian patent no 160997 for sale at current catalog price by authorized dealers. No other person shall sell, expose or offer this record for sale or exchange; Not licensed for Radio Broadcast. Additional information/information additionnelle: BVE preceding the matrix no. indicates a 10" electric recording. Discographical reference: The Tenor of his Time : Edward Johnson of the Met, matrix, number, recording date Physical Description: 1 sound disc : 78 rpm, monaural ; 10 inch Genre: Songs ; National songs--Canada; Chansons nationales--Canada Location: 78/10 16010 Web source: http://amicus.collectionscanada.ca/gramophone-bin/Main/ItemDisplay?l=0&l_ef_l=-1&v=1&lvl=1&coll=24&itm=31400413

In fernem Land, Lohengrin's Act III aria from Lohengrin (Wagner). Sung in German by Hermann Jadlowker. Victor Orchestra. Recorded 1912.

Victor record n°17020-A, sung by Arthur Collins and Byron Harlan.

Pasquale Amato's April 16, 1914 Victor Records recording of the Te Deum from Giacomo Puccini's Tosca. Sung at the end of Act I, this scene in fact details the evil priest Scarpia's plans to corrupt and have his way with Tosca, while the chorus goes about seeking redemption. Victor 88489 Pasquale Amato (1878-1942), baritone; Metropolitan Opera Chorus Tosca - Te Deum Mat. C-14715-2 Rec. April 16, 1914 Digital Transfer produced by Tim Ecker for the Internet Archive.

Song: "Cheating muchachita (Amargura)".- Author: Carlos Gardel (1890-1935) & Alfredo Le Pera (1900-1935).- Interpreter: Carlos Gardel- Record: Victor, 89233/1, 1934.

Vissi d'arte from Act II of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca sung by Emmy Destinn. This is Victor 88487, Mat. C-14508-4 and was recorded on April 23, 1914

Arthur Pryor's "That Flying Rag" played by Arthur Pryor's Band, in an arrangement by Louis-Philippe Laurendeau. This is Victor Record 17021, Matrix B-11240. (Full details)

Victor recording from May 29, 1916. Matrix B-17760. "Hawaiian Portuguese tango" by Louise and Ferera. Guitar duet.

Danse macabre by Saint-Saëns performed by the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski. "Record date is 4/29/1925, with master numbers CVE-27929 and CVE-27930. Also, the subtle "VE" stamp reveals this to be an early electrical recording. It doesn't have quite the brilliance of the 1927 and -28 Victor productions, but still captures the violins nicely. Victor 6505-A and B, concatenated from the original 2 sides."

Choro "Aguenta, seu Fulgêncio" (composed by Lourenço Lamartine and Pixinguinha) played by Pixinguinha (flute). 1929 (RCA Victor Talking Machine Company of Brazil).