Cremona
1920s - 1931
Cremona Records was a German gramophone record label established in the 1920s. Founded by Fritz Kuttner, the label was known for its high-quality classical and operatic recordings.
Cremona was originally an instrument-making company from Halle an der Saale (Germany), established in the 19th century. Around 1916/17, they started producing gramophones, which were advertised as "Resonance Talking Machines." The special feature was the (supposed) use of instrument wood for the sound guidance and the horn. A thin board with a cut-out treble clef was also installed in the (wooden) horn, which was meant to resonate with the sound waves from the record, thereby improving the sound.
Cremona Records was named after the northern Italian city famous for being the birthplace of renowned violin makers Giuseppe Guarneri and Antonio Stradivari.
Facing challenges during the economic turmoil of the 1930s and World War II, the label defunct in 1931.
