The heart bowed down: Historical Recording and Credits

The heart bowed down: Catalogue date: 1912-09-17. Original format: Sound recording. Genre: Opera.

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Catalogue description

Victor 16407. Matrix/Take: B-2909/5.

Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra

Recording and performance details

Catalogue date: 1912-09-17
Original format: Sound recording
Genre: Opera
Language: English
Location as catalogued: Camden, New Jersey
Collection: National Jukebox
Repository: Recorded Sound Section, Library Of Congress
Record label: Victor
Catalogue number: 16407
Matrix number: B-2909 (Matrix ID)
Take number: 5
Disc size: 10-inch
Performance type: Vocal
Catalogue subjects: Vocal; Opera; Victor
Named contributors: Balfe, Michael William — Composer; Bunn, Alfred — Librettist; Turner, Alan — Vocalist -- Baritone Vocal

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