The Record of Singing is a compilation of classical-music singing from the first half of the 20th century, the era of the 78-rpm record.
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Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin was a Russian opera singer. Possessing a deep and expressive bass voice, he enjoyed an important international career at major opera houses and is often credited with establishing the tradition of naturalistic acting in his chosen art form.
Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin, 1930s
Feodor Chaliapin in his dressing room, drawing by Manuel Rosenberg 1924
Chaliapin creating his self-portrait in 1912
Chaliapin and Tornaghi