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- Edison Gold Moulded Cylinder Record, "Venetian Love Song," 1909 - Victor Herbert, popular composer and conductor, served as music critic for Thomas A. Edison, Inc from 1909-1911. Herbert's job was to select music and performers to be heard on Edison records (Herbert also personally conducted his own orchestra's Edison records.) Herbert's selections evidently did not match Thomas Edison's musical tastes. Herbert resigned and began recording for the Victor Company.
- October 01, 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Edison Gold Moulded Cylinder Record, "Venetian Love Song," 1909
Victor Herbert, popular composer and conductor, served as music critic for Thomas A. Edison, Inc from 1909-1911. Herbert's job was to select music and performers to be heard on Edison records (Herbert also personally conducted his own orchestra's Edison records.) Herbert's selections evidently did not match Thomas Edison's musical tastes. Herbert resigned and began recording for the Victor Company.