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A series of great OPERA Records from early G&Ts to World War II recordings on 78 rpm Victrola RecordsClick this link for more great Opera and Vocal Records in my other listings! great Hungarian Bass Mihály Székely in one of his first Budapest recordings sung in HungarianSzekely: Faust: Rondo Le Veau d'Or, Boheme: Vecchia Zimarra - cond. Otto BergODEON A 198238Orig Issue Hungarian Odeon 10" 78 rpm CONDITION: EXCELLENT MINUS/ EXCELLENT light rubs, plays E Exceptionally quiet A SUPERB COPYSzékely, Mihály, bass, * 8 May 1901 Jászberény (Hungary), † 22 March 1963 Budapest; Training at the Budapest Conservatory with Géza Laszló, debut in 1920 at the Budapest National Opera as Ferrando in the »Troubadour«. He remained a popular member of the Budapest Opera until his death. Successful guest performances in Germany, Austria and Italy, especially at the Vienna State Opera and in 1937 in a cathedral concert at the Salzburg Festival. 1946-50 member of the Metropolitan Opera New York (inaugural role: Hunding in the "Walküre"). There he appeared in three seasons in roles such as Sparafucile in Rigoletto, Fiesco in Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, König Marke in Tristan and Fafner in the operas of the Nibelungenring. He has sung a total of seven roles in 29 performances in the New York house of the Metropolitan Opera. 1957-62 he appeared at the Glyndebourne Festival and others. as Osmin in Mozart's »Abduction from the Seraglio«, as Bartolo in »Figaro's Wedding«, as Rocco in »Fidelio« and as Sarastro in »Magic Flute«. At the Holland Festival he was seen in the title role of "Duke Bluebeard's Castle" by Béla Bartók, which was considered his special brilliant role and which he performed with great success at the Paris Grand Opéra. 1957-58 he worked temporarily at the Munich State Opera, but then went back to Budapest. His large, dark bass voice was highly valued in the Wagner repertoire and in Hungarian works (Bartók, Kodàly). Other main roles of the singer, who was also considered a great actor, are: the Leporello in "Don Giovanni", Sarastro in "The Magic Flute", King Philip in Verdi's "Don Carlos", the Basilio in "Barber of Seville" «, Boris Godunow, Dositheus in» Khovantchina «, the Gremin in» Eugen Onegin «and the ox in» Rosenkavalier «. He was a lifelong member of the Budapest Opera House, was awarded the Kossuth Prize and the title of People's Artist of the Hungarian People's Republic.[Addendum] Székely, Mihály; he made his debut at the Budapest National Opera in 1923 as Ferrando in Troubadour and as Hermit in Freischütz; in 1957 he sang Boris Godunow at the Grand Opéra Paris. Béla Bartók transposed the baritone role of Bluebeard in his opera "Duke Bluebeard's Castle" especially for him in the bass range (a record is available). He was considered an excellent performer. More Great Records on sale right now: CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE MORE GREAT RECORDS CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE ALL ITEMS - VINTAGE BOOKS, VICTROLA and TURNTABLE ITEMS, CDs, Books and DVDs http://shop.ebay.com/carsten_sf/m.html ==== A Quick NOTE ON GRADING AND SHIPPING: As you can see from my feedback, I try hard to earn your POSITIVE FEEDBACK and FIVE STAR RATINGS. 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Price: 39.99 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-12-07T17:02:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.49 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: CLICK RIGHT ARROW > FOR CONDITION, Mihaly Szekely, Otto Berg
Format: Record
Material: Shellac
Genre: Classical, Opera, World Music
Record Label: Odeon Records
Record Size: 10"
Style: Aria, Ars Nova, Ballata, Cantata, Canzona, Chanson, Chorale, Christian, Elegy, Film Score/Soundtrack, Gregorian Chant, Laude, Lied, Lullaby, Madrigal, Mass, Motet, Music Hall, Musical/Original Cast, Oratorio, Radio Play/Show, Schlager, Serenade, Traditional/Vocal, Vocal, Anthem, Christmas, Opera, TV Score/Soundtrack
Speed: 78 RPM
Release Title: Faust Rindo Le Veau d'or/BOHEME Vecchia Zimarra
Language: French, German, Italian
Catalog Number: A 198238, A 198 238
Sub-Genre: Opera
