Io son Titania • Toti dal Monte (EMG Mark Xb Oversize Gramophone)

Soprano Toti dal Monte sings "Io son Titania" (from act II of "Mignon" by Ambroise Thomas) on His Master's Voice record DB 1318, played on an EMG Mark Xb Oversize gramophone with a Meltrope III soundbox and a Burmese Colour Needle. Recorded July 6, 1929 in Milan.
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[@hrbooksmusic7878]

Toti dal Monte was such an excellent singer, and she also had an extremely appealing, pure and beautiful voice… ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I particularly love her recordings with Gigli! ❤️
Thank you for sharing this magnificent performance! 🙏🍀 Elegance and total ease… 🌟

[@grahamrankin]

Seemingly so casual and laid back---like all experts who make everything seem so easy ! Glorious ! Very many thanks.

[@irishmike3514]

Wonderful recording! I love this aria! I first heard the orchestral version in the 1943 film
"The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp".

[@MichaelStBede]

Delightful !

[@StevenSmith-nq5xe]

Wow! Hard to believe the year of this recording, it sounds so wonderful. The room ambience that complements your superb player creates an ideal listening experience, especially with headphones.

[@BassetHoundTrio]

Wood floors in the room help the acoustics! Many thanks for your comments.