Visitor reveals Brodsworth Hall's forgotten 78rpm discs are treasure trove of original performances from 19th and early 20th centuriesNosy visitors can sometimes be a pain to the staff of Britain's stately homes – but Jim Pattison, a retired recording engineer and choral singing enthusiast, has turned out to be a glorious exception.Thanks to his persistence, an extraordinary stash of original performances by the likes of Enrico Caruso and Dame Nellie Melba has been rediscovered.On a visit...
Guardian Music — Visitor reveals Brodsworth Hall's forgotten 78rpm discs are treasure trove of original performances from 19th and early 20th centuriesNosy visitors can sometimes be a pai... more info