Marcella Sembrich, Mad Scene from Lucia. 1906

Marcella Sembrich (1858-1935) debuted at the Met in the1883-84 season, in Lucia di Lammermoor. She performed the role 41 times at the Met. This ancient recording gives a very good idea of the art of operatic singing in the 19th century. YOU CAN FOLLOW MY BLOG AT: GREATOPERASINGERS.BLOGSPOT.COM