From a Vault in Paris, Sounds of Opera 1907


	From a Vault in Paris, Sounds of Opera 1907

JediKnut

2-17-2009 2:15 AM

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opera, classical music, classical, gramophone, record, music

JediKnut says:

I'd love to get my hands on some of that music!

Great article! Read the full thing at the source...

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From a Vault in Paris, Sounds of Opera <SPAN class="currency_converter_link" title="Convert this amount">1907</SPAN>
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