Maria Michailova (Мария Александровна Михайлова) (1866 - 1943) sings "Charmant Oiseau" from "La perle du Brésil" by Félicien David, in French, (despite what it says on the record). Original G&T Record GC23170, (flute accompaniment by A N Semenov) recorded in St Petersburg in 1902, played on a travelling arm gramophone based on the "Trademark" model, but of modern construction, with refinements. (see Experimental Monmouth Gramophone no 1)

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