Caruso, Kahn & Mischa Elman: Ave Maria. Original 78 shellac record played on a Victrola.

Recorded 20. March 1913 - same day as Elégia also with Mischa Elman on violin.
The composer - Percy Kahn - is playing the piano. Note from Kahn:
"Dedicated to and sung by Signor Enrico Caruso."
More information on Percy Kahn: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Kahn
More information on Mischa Elman: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mischa_...
LYRICS
(Latin)
Ave Maria, gratia plena,
Dominus tecum.
Benedicta tu in mulieribus,
et benedictus fructus ventris tui,
Iesus.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei,
ora pro nobis peccatoribus,
nunc et in hora mortis nostrae.
Amen.
English Translation
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

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These shellacs are interesting but disappointing. Ward Marston's reproductions are much better, with less surface noise and clearer vocals