Giannina Russ (soprano ) Norma BELLINI Casta Diva w/ Piano RARE 10 ¾” Fonotipia

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Societa Italiana Di Fonotipia Milano 10 ¾” (white & green ) 39892/3 # , Matrix XPH 2209 , 2210
Soprano Giannina Russ  , with Coristi della Scala & Piano accompaniament
Norma ( Bellini )

CAVATINA DI NORMA ; " Casta Diva "
CORO DI GUERRIERI GALLI ;  " Non Parti' "

Recorded 11/5/1906 , VERY RARE , AMAZING PERFORMENCE , SEARCH THE VIDEO ON YOU TUBE

Giannina Russ (March 27, 1873, Lodi – February 28, 1951, Milan) was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.
Russ studied piano and voice at the Milan Music Conservatory with Leoni. She made her debut in Bologna, as Mimi, in 1903, at La Scala in 1905, as Aida, and in Florence in 1908, as Norma.
She was quickly invited abroad, making debut in 1904 at both the Royal Opera House in London, and the Monte Carlo Opera, also appearing at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, and the Manhattan Opera in New York, in 1907.
Russ performed in a wide range of roles, from bel canto to verismo, her repertory included; Semiramide, Giulia, Amaltea, Paolina, Abigail, Elvira, Leonora, Amelia, Wally, Gioconda, Santuzza, etc.
She possessed a beautiful and grand voice, if somewhat uneven, and a strong dramatic temperament, she enjoyed more success in Latin countries than in Anglo-Saxon countries. After retirement she became a respected voice teacher, amongst her pupils were Margherita Grandi and Clara Petrella.

Disco / Record in VG++ (FEW APPARENT WEAR ,  FEW LIGHT RUBS , FEW SCUFFS , FEW LIGHT TINY SCRATCHES , THERE IS AGAIN AGAIN MAJOUR SHINY , FEW TRACES OF PLAYING ,FEW LIGHT GREYING ,  PLAYS  WELL WITH FEW SURFACE NOISES ,FEW LIGHT TICS  !  )

EXCELLENT CONDITIONS AGAIN FOR A SO GREAT RARITY !

FULL TESTED WITH MY LENCO L75/S , AND A AUDIO-TECHNICA AT 3/SP
LABEL IS  IN EXCELLENT CONDITION   ,  NO  SCUFFS OR SCRATCHES NEAR AT THE SPINDLE HOLE  ,SMALL TEAR ,  VERY CLEAN !
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ALL THE RECORDS I SELL ARE BEEN PROFESSIONAL CLEAN WITH RL LIQUID FOR 78 RPM AND ARE FREE FROM SPOTS OF MOULDS !
LOOKS AT MY OTHERS AUCTIONS , SIMILAR RECORDS OF RARE OPERA , BEL CANTO , TENOR , SOPRANO , BASS LABELS SAME G&T , FONOTIPIA , PHONODISC MONDIAL , FAVORITE , ODEON-WERKE , COLUMBIA DOUBLE - FACE RECORD , GRAMOPHONE CONCERT RECORD , PARLOPHON , DISCO CIGALE , ODEON , HIS MASTER'S VOICE & OTHERS ARE LISTED .

THESE FANTASTIC OLD RARITIES ARE BEEN SELECTED FROM A VERY BIG COLLECTION OF 78 RPM ONLY OF OPERA , BELCANTO , IN HIS GOLDEN AGE , ONLY THE MOST RARE , UNUSUALS ,SELDOM SEEN AND IN THE BEST CONDITIONS WILL BE PROPOSED , IN FEW CASES WILL BE PROPOSED FOR SELL RECORDS IN POOR CONDITION ONLY IF THEY ARE EXTREMELY RARE , NEVERONE HAVE CRACKS OR IT'S  NOT PLAYABLE !

I WILL USE THESE SYMBOLS TO INDICATE THE GRADING (VISUALLY) ;
EX ( AN EXCELLENT COPY WITH FEW WEAR , ONLY LIGHT SCUFFS , AND THE GLOSSY IS AGAIN PRESENT , MY TOP GRADING FOR THESE OLD 78RPM IS EX+ BUT I HAVE NOT OF THATS FOR SELL , I HAVE NEVER FOUND FONOTIPIA , G&T  or SIMILAR OLD LABELS NEAR MINT OR MINT )
EX- ( I THINK THE LITTLE DIFFERENCES ARE IMPORTANT , WITH THIS GRADING A LITTLE MORE OF SCUFFS & FEW TINY SCRATCHES ARE PRESENT , A LIGHT INITIAL GREYING IS POSSIBLE )
VG + + (LIGHT GREYING IS LITTLE MAJOUR OF MY OTHERS MAJOUR GRADING SO ALSO MORE LIGHT SCUFFS & LIGHT SCRATCHES , AGAIN MAJOUR IS THE SHINY , POSSIBLE FEW STRESSED GROOVES)
VG + ( WITH THIS GRADING THE COPY LOOKS MORE USED & PLAYED , THE GREYING AND THE SHINY ARE SAME , MORE SPINDLE MARKS ARE PRESENTS ,IT'S POSSIBLE MORE LIGHT TICS FOR LIGHT SCRATCHES OR FEW LIGHT POPS FOR CHIPS , BUT AGAIN BEST OF A AVARAGE COPY OF THIS PERIOD)
ALL THESE ARE MY BEST GRADING , ON BOTTOM MY WORST
VG ( Stressed grooves more pronounced , GREYING IS MAJOUR OF SHINY ,RUBBED COPY , POSSIBLE MANY PLAYING SCRATCHES OR CHIPS & MANY SCRATCHES ARE ON SPINDLE MARKS , LESS OF AVARAGE CONDITION FOR THESE OLD RECORDS )
VG- (ARE POSSIBLES RIM CHIPS INTO GROOVES , HEAVIER RUBS , MANY LIGHT SCRATCHES OR DEPRESSION GROOVES , LOOKS SAME A VERY USED RECORD ,PLAYS WITH MANY TICS & ALSO SOME POPS  USUALLY I SELL RECORDS IN THESE CONDITIONS ONLY IF I THINK THAT IT'S A BIG RARITY , RARE TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION )

FOR THE PLAYING GRADING I WILL TRY TO EXPLAIN ON MY DESCRIPTION ALL MY SENSATIONS AFTER I HAVE LISTENED & RECORDED ON CDr FOR MY ARCHIVY THE RECORD .

IN THIS AUCTION I DON'T SELL RECORDS WITH CRACKS , OR THAT HAVE SKIPS , STOP & REPEAT PLAYING  , ARE ALL TESTED ON MY TURNTABLE WITH MY CARTRIDGE AT 5,5 GRAMS WEIGHT , I DON'T ASSURE THAT WITH ANOTHER TURNTABLE OR CARTRIDGE THERE WILL BE SOME DIFFERENCES .

I am an experienced seller to treat with Fragile 78 RPM .I Am able to handling these fragile records and ship worldwide , with  absolute absence to receive records brockens or different of my description ,all my records are fully tested with professional hi-fi systems and my grading is visible & playing , but i can not assure the same result if you have a different hi-fi system of mine + or - sensible (cartridge , tonearm , turntable ecc.) , but  If you're unhappy with your purchase you may return it for a full refund , FOR SHIPPING COST EVERYONE WILL PAY THEIR !
Please note:  I strive for 100% satisfaction,  if you are unhappy with any aspect of the transaction, let me know and I'll do everything I can to make it right.    So please, if you are satisfied with your purchase, leave positive feedback .  Thanks !

SHIPPING FOR SINGLE RECORD SENT UNDER 1 Kg ONLY FOR  USA AND JAPAN ARRIVE FREQUENTLY BROKEN , MY ADVICE IS THAT TAKE ALL THE GREATEST & BEST PROTECTIONS (THAT HAS A MAJOUR WEIGHT) FOR THESE FRAGILE RECORDS IS ALWAYS THE BEST THING AND IF THE WEIGHT WILL BE MORE OF 1 kG I WILL DO A DISCOUNT ON THE SHIPPING COST ESPECIALLY FOR EXPENSIVE RECORDS .

REMEMBER THAT SHIPPING IS NOT INSURED.

4 $ on shipping cost is NOT the right cost.

Please wait my invoice before make the payment.

THE ITEM IS LOCATED IN ITALY, THESE ARE THE CORRECT SHIPPING PRICES INCLUDING PACKAGING:

REGISTERED AIR MAIL (with Italian Postal more economic , With EMS , Pacco Celere Internazionale more quick & Expensive used only with more of 2KG of weight or at request )
- 0-1 kg (normally 1-2  records incl. packaging  with many protection ): Europe: $ 20 /  USA/World: $ 24
- 1-3 kg (normally up to 5 records incl. packaging): Europe: $25 (UNTIL 2KG )$ 35 (UNTIL 3KG) / USA/World: $ 36(UNTIL 2 KG) / $60 (UNTIL 3KG)
- 3-5 kg: (normally up to 9-10 records incl. packaging) Europe:$  45 / USA/World: $ 80 /90
- 5-10 kg: Europe: $ 45 - 60 / USA/WORLDWIDE : $ 130
SHIPPING WITHIN ITALY :
- 0-3 kg (normally up to 5 records incl. packaging): 11.00 Euro
- 3-15 kg (normally up to 20 records incl. packaging): 13.00 Euro
- 15-30 kg: (normally up to 40 records incl. packaging) 18.00 Euro 

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