Curated Articles
Explore various topics in musical history through The Sembrich’s online programs. Throughout the year, we present digital exhibitions, articles, performances, and other programs for our global audience. Meticulously curated by guest authors and The Sembrich’s professional staff, these programs use images, videos, recordings, and other content to educate and intrigue!
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The Fascinating Odyssey of a Sembrich Record Cylinder
Sometime around 1900, Marcella Sembrich stood before the recording horn of Gianni Bettini and gave her rendition of Johann Strauss, Jr’s. “Voci di Primavera.” Lieutenant Bettini (1860-1938), as he was usually referred to, was the son of prominent tenor Geremia Bettini and the nephew of impresario Max Maretzek. He was also a prolific inventor…
Signor Puccini Finds “The Mimi”
In 1907, Puccini attended a performance of his own La bohème starring Mme. Sembrich. After the performance, she received a special note from Puccini declaring…
