Previous posts for November 15th are here: Mantovani (2019), William Herschel (2020), Petula Clark (2021), Mantovani; William Horsley (2022), William Herschel (2023), and Mantovani (2024)
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Ferruccio Giannini (15 November 1868–1948) was an Italian-American tenor and theater director.
Ferruccio Giannini, Pioneer
Ferruccio Giannini's importance rests upon the fact that his Berliner recording of "La donna è mobile" of January 21st, 1896, is considered to be the first commercial operatic record ever made. – historicaltenors.net
Although his voice is dimly heard,
Behind a scrim of surface noise,
And though the sound and pitch are blurred
It's what the connoisseur enjoys.
And ardent collectors in the know,
Who have acquired this special taste,
Declare that sounds from years ago,
Should not be judged in careless haste,
Though cylinders as old as these
Are puzzling, daunting, and off-putting,
You'll find by gradual degrees
Your novice ears will gain their footing.
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