Edison Diamond Disc Record, "Operatic Rag" and "The Skating Trot," 1914
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This ragtime instrumental was written by composer Julius Lenzberg, a classically grounded musician with an ear for melody. Lenzberg created many clever rags that reflected his classical background and taste for whimsy. His two ragtime masterpieces were the Hungarian Rag (1913) and Operatic Rag (1914). While existing classical compositions were the inspiration for these pieces -- Lenzberg's transformations were quite original.
This ragtime instrumental was written by composer Julius Lenzberg, a classically grounded musician with an ear for melody. Lenzberg created many clever rags that reflected his classical background and taste for whimsy. His two ragtime masterpieces were the Hungarian Rag (1913) and Operatic Rag (1914). While existing classical compositions were the inspiration for these pieces -- Lenzberg's transformations were quite original.
Artifact
Phonograph record
Date Made
1914
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New Jersey, West Orange
Creator Notes
Manufactured by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. Operatic Rag composed by Julius Lenzberg and performed by Sodero's Band; the Skating Trot One-Step was written by Leonardo Stagliano and recorded by the National Promenade Band.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2012.59.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Condensite (Plastic)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10.25 in (paper sleeve)
Width: 10.25 in (paper sleeve)
Inscriptions
Side 1 : OPERATIC RAG / (JULIUS LENZBERG ) / BAND / EDISON / THOMAS A EDISON / 3458-C-3-16 Side 2: THE SKATING TROT / ONE -STEP / (LEONARD STAGLIANO)
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