1911年11月に録音された音楽

Music recorded in November 1911

November 1911 was a month in which revolution, diplomacy, and science and technology all accelerated simultaneously. In China, the Xinhai Revolution severely undermined the rule of the Qing Dynasty, making the trend toward the end of the imperial regime even clearer. In Mexico, Francisco Ignacio Madero (1873–1913) was inaugurated as president on November 6, but that same month, Emiliano Zapata (1879–1919) introduced the Ayala Manifesto, bringing conflict within the revolution to the surface. In Europe, the Second Moroccan Crisis was resolved on November 4, and although the conflict between the great powers was resolved diplomatically, the instability of the situation became more visible. In the field of science, Marie Curie (1867–1934) received the 1911 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and in aviation history, Calbraith Perry Rodgers (1879–1912) completed his flight across the United States on November 5th. This was a month that clearly expressed the new zeal of the 20th century in terms of political order, inter-state relations, revolutionary movements, scientific prestige, and aviation technology.

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Summary of information on recordings made in November 1911

Regarding recordings in November 1911, the November issue of Edison Phonograph Monthly confirms that the cylinder business was simultaneously promoting sales linked to stage productions and streamlining playback equipment. This month was particularly notable for special releases linked to the operetta Gypsy Love starring Marguerita Sylva (1884–1957), special releases based on New York productions, and the standardization of playback equipment and model configurations. November 1911 can be seen as a month not only for the mass production of recordings themselves, but also for the rapid commercialization of popular stage productions and the streamlining of playback equipment.

Simultaneous release of Gypsy Love

The November 1911 issue of Edison Phonograph Monthly featured a special release tied to Franz Lehár's (1870–1948) operetta Gypsy Love. The article emphasized that the work premiered in New York on October 17, 1911, and that related records featuring the lead actress Marguerita Sylva (1884–1957) and others were released to the market at the same time. In fact, Amberol numbers 28001–28004 were advertised at a special price of 75 cents, and orchestral recording 873 was advertised at 50 cents, clearly demonstrating the magazine's policy of integrating stage premieres with record sales.

Special release of 8 New York stage hits

The same November issue also prominently advertised a special eight-track album of "New York Musical Hits." The album featured New York productions of the time, including "The Little Millionaire," "The Siren," "The Kiss Waltz," "The Fascinating Widow," and "Around the World," all released together under the title Amberol 874–881. The article explained that if recordings weren't released at the height of their popularity onstage, demand would be missed, highlighting the way recordings were viewed as a ready-to-play product for the entertainment industry during the performance period.

Standardization of cylinder equipment and new regenerator

November 1911 also saw the streamlining and standardization of cylinder equipment. The November issue of Edison Phonograph Monthly reconfirmed which horns and regenerators were standard for each model: Gem, Fireside, Standard, Home, Triumph, Opera, and Amberola. In particular, the new Standard $30 was redesignated as a quarter-minute only machine, the Standard $35 as a combination model with a Model S regenerator, and the Opera as a quarter-minute only machine. Furthermore, the Model N regenerator was designated as a quarter-minute only machine, while the Model S regenerator was designated as a two-minute/four-minute machine, with prices clearly stated. This confirms that November 1911 was a time of reorganization in the cylinder regeneration industry.

This month shows that the sales policy for cylinder recordings was responsive.

A look at the November 1911 issue of Edison Phonograph Monthly as a whole reveals that cylinder recordings were sold not only as long-standing staples, but also as a combination of new stage productions, popular hits, new models, and playback unit replacements. Recordings related to Gypsy Love and special editions of New York stage productions are prime examples, with the magazine clearly stating its policy of matching the recording content and the timing of its release to the market as closely as possible. Therefore, November 1911 can be considered a month in which cylinder recordings were actively used as a product closely linked to stage entertainment.

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