Recorded in the 1920s? Anca Seidlova, piano Found at The AHRC Research Centre for the History and Analysis of Recorded Music (CHARM) was established on 1 April 2004, supported by a 5-year grant of just under £1m from the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Renée Chemet (1888- ?) A pioneer recording artist who, during the period 1926-1931 was represented by twelve 10" electric discs for Victor (while during the same period Elman had eight and Heifetz one), disappeared from the American scene forever in 1932. Renée Chemet must surely present the strangest enigma of her time. Born in Boulogne-sur-Seine, France, she studied with Berthelier (same teacher as Solloway) and upon graduation was engaged as first violinist by the Colonne Orch. Appeared as soloist with Nikisch in Berlin, Wood in London, Mahler in Vienna and Steinbach in Cologne. Decorated with Cross of Merit, American debut in 1921 with Mengelberg and National Sym. Acclaimed by critics as one of the outstanding vio! linists of the day. In 1932 sailed for the Far East, appearing in principal cities of China and Japan. In Tokyo,her concerts were honored by presence of the Royal Family. But all this does not explain the sudden cessation of activity in the recording studios. She was the first to record Lalo's Symphony Espagnol for His Master's Voice (accoustic & abridged, albeit contemporary with Strokoff's recording for Columbia) and her Saint-Saens "Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso" pre-dated Heifetz' by at lease ten
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