Victor Herbert Born: 1 Feb. 1859, Dublin, Ireland Emigrated 1886 Died: 26 May 1924, New York, NY

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Operas

• Natoma. Libretto by J. D. Redding. (25 Feb. 1911, Philadelphia-Chicago Opera Co., Philadelphia, PA, cast inc. Mary Garden and John McCormack; Met premiere 28 feb. 1911)
• Madeleine, opera in 1 act. Libretto by G. Stewart. (24 Jan. 1914, NY Met; cast inc. Frances Alda, Paul Althouse, Pini-Corsi, c. Polacco, d. Novak; 4 performances)

About Victor Herbert

Although better known for the dozens of operettas he composed, including Naughty Marietta and Babes in Toyland, Herbert also wrote two operas, both of which were performed at the Met but neither of which had much impact on the development of opera in America.

• "A perfect day" from Madeleine, on Frances Alda: Acoustic & Electric Recordings (1910-1928). Frances Alda, rel. 1996. Compact disc: VAI 1126.

• "A perfect day" from Madeleine, on Frances Alda: The Complete Victor Recordings (1909-15). Frances Alda, rel. 1999. Compact disc: Romophone 81034.

• "I list the trill in golden throat" from Natoma, on Alma Gluck. Alma Gluck, rel. 1997. Compact disc: Marston 52001.

• "I list the trill in golden throat" from Natoma, on American Singers, Volume 1. Various artists, rel. 1994. Compact disc: IRCC 810.

• Paul's Address from Natoma, on John McCormack: Aris, Recitals And Songs. John McCormack, rel. 1995. Compact disc: Nimbus 1782.

• Paul's Address from Natoma, on McCormack in Opera. John McCormack, rel. 1992. Compact disc: Nimbus 7820.

• Paul's Address from Natoma, on Cronology [sic] of a Voice. John McCormack, rel. 2000. Compact disc: Minerva 6.

• Paul's Address from Natoma, on Tenors. Various artists, rel. 1998. Compact disc: Nimbus 1794.

• Paul's Address from Natoma, on John McCormack-The First Recordings (1907-1914). John McCormack, rel. 1996. Compact disc: Enterprise/Vocal Archives 1129.

• Six songs from Natoma and Madeleine, on Souvenirs from American Operas. Various artists, 1998. Compact disc: IRCC 818.

• Excerpts from Natoma, on Victor Herbert: The American Girl. Eastman-Dryden Orchestra/Hunsberger 1992. Compact disc: Arabesque 6561.

• Selections from Natoma, on Victor Herbert: Columbus Suite. SLovak RSO Bratislava/Brion 2000. Compact disc: Naxos 559027.