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I Pescatori De Perle: Mi Par D'udir Amcora (Pearl Fishers: I Hear As In A Dream) / Plaisir D'Amour (The Joys Of Love)

Richard Crooks (2), Marcelle Denya

Artist: Richard Crooks (2), Marcelle Denya
Label: V Disc
Catalog number: 476
Format: 12" · 78 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1945
Genre: Pop

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V-Discs like this one were produced exclusively for the United States Armed Forces during World War II, intended to boost morale for troops stationed overseas. Because these recordings were never sold to the public and were meant to be destroyed after broadcast, original pressings are rare historical artifacts that offer a direct glimpse into the musical companionship provided to soldiers in 1945.

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V-Discs were a specialized recording program commissioned by the United States War Department during the Second World War. Produced from 1943 to 1949, these records were pressed on vinyl to provide overseas military personnel with high-quality entertainment. V-Disc 476, released in 1945, features tenor Richard Crooks and soprano Marcelle Denya, pairing operatic selections with classical art song to offer soldiers a respite from the realities of the war.

The disc serves as a historical document of the era's performance standards, showcasing the refined vocal technique of Richard Crooks, a major Metropolitan Opera star of the period. His rendition of the famous aria from Bizet's The Pearl Fishers was highly regarded for its lyrical phrasing. These recordings were never sold to the public, as they were intended exclusively for the Armed Forces Radio Service, which contributes to their historical status as artifacts of military morale and cultural preservation.

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