It is now a quarter of a century since Historic Masters Ltd was formed to continue the series of historic reissues of vocal recordings initiated by the BIRS.
During that time there have been twenty-nine regular issues containing...
A 1976 LP release of Melba recordings (EMI COLH 125) contained a critical sketch by Desmond Shawe-Taylor, who quoted a description of Melba’s singing by the great New York critic W.J. Henderson:
“The quality of...
THE SEVEN RECORDS IN OUR 31st ISSUE - MAY 2009
(Prospectus by Alan Bilgora)
HM 200A (and) HM 200B Paul Franz, Tenor, (1876-1950)
Rome Narration pts. 1-2 Tannhususer (Wagner)
Matrix numbers; 02954/5v, issued on 2-032014/5.
Sung...
THE SEVEN RECORDS IN OUR 31st ISSUE - MAY 2009
(Prospectus by Alan Bilgora)
HM 200A (and) HM 200B Paul Franz, Tenor, (1876-1950)
Rome Narration pts. 1-2 Tannhususer (Wagner)
Matrix... More »
It is now a quarter of a century since Historic Masters Ltd was formed to continue the series of historic reissues of vocal recordings initiated by the BIRS.
During that time there... More »
HISTORIC MASTERS - TENTH ISSUE
PROSPECTUS (Notes by Stanley Henig)
A new issue of direct vinyl pressings from 78 rpm masters, produced in collaboration with Thorn EMI from materials... More »
Historic Masters are pleased to announce the thirteenth issue of direct vinyl pressings produced in collaboration with Thorn EMI from 78 rpm metals masters in their archives. The complete... More »
Notes and Pitching decisions by Richard Bebb
Historic Masters are pleased to announce the fourteenth issue of direct vinyl pressings produced in collaboration with Thorn EMI from... More »
Prospectus, pitching decisions, speeds* by Richard Bebb
Historic Masters are pleased to announce the fifteenth issue of direct vinyl pressings produced in collaboration with Thorn... More »
Historic Masters are pleased to announce the seventeenth issue of direct vinyl pressings produced in collaboration with Thorn EMI from 78 rpm metal masters in their archives. The complete... More »
The sad news of the death of Desmond Shawe-Taylor only reached us after the last prospectus had gone to press. Many tributes have been paid to Desmond especially for his musical and... More »
A 1976 LP release of Melba recordings (EMI COLH 125) contained a critical sketch by Desmond Shawe-Taylor, who quoted a description of Melba’s singing by the great New York critic... More »