Hifi/Stereo Review March 1959

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r K33H REK-O-KUT RONDINE KIT i '`Hysteresis motors are used in professional broadcast and recording studios. Specifications: Single -peed (331/3 rpm). CrownSpindle Belt Drive. Assembles in_30 minutes or less with ordinary tools. Built-in strobe disc. Noise level: 52db. $4911í turntable only. Toriearms - from $27.95; Bases - from $10.95; Mounting Boards from $4.95. Ir I I Rek-O-Kut Co., Inc. Dept. MR 3819 108th St. Corona 68, N.Y. Please send complete' information on the new Rondine REK-O-KUT K33H Kit with hysteresis motor. HIGH FIDELITY TURNTABLES Name TURNTABLE ARMS Address Export: Morhan Exporting Corp., 458 Broadway, New York 13, N. Y. Canada: Atlas Radio, 50 Wingold Ave., Toronto 10, Ontario City Zone State RK30 Róndlne-the Hysteresis Line...Engineered for the Studio...designed forthe home! blAñctt 1959 3

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GARRARD, SALES CORPORATION, OIV. OF RR!TISH iNOUSTRIÉS CORP.. PORT WASHINGTON, N. y Address - Canadian Inquinos to Ches. W. Pólntorp Ltd., 6'Atcine Aoo., Toronto Tcrtito,ies othor then U.S.A. and Canada is Garrard Enainoorinq & MIO. Co.s Lid.. Swindon, Wills.. England City State FEATURE ARTICLES HiFiREVIEW Musical Oddentities 8 Nicolas Slonimsky A celebratod musical lexicographer spots'the unusual-from Beethoven March, 1959 and Napoleon to Paderewski's dog Vol.2 No.3 Upbeat on Two Counts 35 Morton Gould The pertonol thoughts of hi -ti's most versatile Publisher music man Oliver Road

Editor Have Pipe Organ-Can't Move 38 Robert Hazelleaf Oliver' P. Jerre!! A theater organ enthusiast tells about the inside anatomy of o monster and how it grew Musk Editor David Hull Beginner's Luck 42 David Hall Art Editor The novice collector who Saul D. Weiner knows what to look for con build d basic hi-fi library al rock -bottom cost Associate 'Editors Hans H. Fantel Warren DeMoffe On a Chassis Built for Two 45 Warren DeMotte Checklist and review of nine Assistant Editor dual power amplifiers designed for use with stereo preamps Rodney H.'wntrams

Contributing Editors The Basic Repertoire: Part 5 of the "First Fifty" 49 Marlin Bookspan Martin Bookspan Ralph J. Gleason Beethoven's "Eroico" Symphony has Stanley Green phonographically challenged two Hat Hentoff duress conductors-some more than once George Jelllnek David Randolph Jahn Thornton The Well -Tampered Claviers 51 Hans H, Ftzntel Duo pianists Ferrante & Teicher Advertising Director pioneer o valid experiment? Mere John A. Ronan. Jr. gimmick? Monstrous perversion? Which?

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ZIFF-DAVIS PUBLISHING CO.. Orie Park Your HiFi 'Concert 63 Martin Bookspan, David Hall, U`eorge Ave, New York lb., N, Y. William B. Ziff; Jellinek, David Randolph, John Chairman of the Board 51946-1953) William Thornton Ziff, President; W. Bradford Briggs, Execu- tive Vice President; Michael Michaelson, Vice President and Circulation Director; Hershel B. Sarnia, Secretary: Howard Stereo Disc Reviews 81 Marlin Bookspan, Ralph J. Gleason, Stoughton, Jr., treasurer; Albert Gruen, Art Hentoff, Director. Stanley Green, Nat George Jellinek, John Thornton BRANCH OFFICES: Midwestern Office 434 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago 5, III., 'Toe Berry, Midwest Advertising Manager; 91 Ralph J. Gleason, Stanley Green, Western Office, Room 412, 215 West 7th Your Entertainment Mood St., Los Angeles 17, Calif.; James R. fierce, Nat Hentoff Western Advertísing,Manager; Foreign Ad- vertising Representatives: D. A. Goodall Ltd., London; Albert Milhado & Ca., Ltd-, 100 John Antwerp and Dusseldorf. The Stereo Reel Thornton

SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE Forms 3579 and all stroscription corre- spondence should be addressed to Cir- AND culation. Department, 434 South Wabash COLUMNS MISCELLANEOUS Avenue, Chicago 5, Illinois. Please allow at least four weeks for change of address. 53 Include your old address as well as new HiFi-ndings --enclosing if possible an `address label HiFi Soundings 6 Acrosound Ultra -Linear II Amplifier; Bell from o recent issue. 6060 Carillon Stereo Amplifier; Jerrold CONTRIBUTORS Just Looking 10 Master TV -FM Home System Kit; Knight Contributors are advised to retain a copy KN-1260K Ducted -Port Enclosure Kit; Ste- of their manuscript and illustrations. Con- phens Trusonic B-100 Speaker System: tributions should be melted to tho New Bookshelf 16 Stromberg-Carlson SR 490 AM -FM Tuner York Editorial office and rust be accom. panied by return postage. Contributions are handled with reasonable care, but this .26 Advertisers Index 105 magazine assumes no responsibility for their Sound and the Query safety. Any acceptable manuscript it sub ject to whatever adaptations and revisions The Flip Side 106 are necessary to meet requirements of this publication. Payment covers all author's rights, titles and interest In and to the Cover illustration by Chuck McVicker material accepted end will be made at our current rates upon acceptance. All photos end drawings will be considered as part of material purchased. REVIEW is published monthly by Ziff -Davis Publishing Company, William B. Ziff, Chairman of the Board (1946.1953), at 434 South Wabash Ave., Chicago 5, III. Second class postage paid at Chicago. Illinois. Authorised by the Pelt Office Department, Ottawa, Ont., Canada as second class mailer. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Ono year U.S. and possessions, and Canada 54.00; Union all other foreign countries 55.00. anno Average Net Pan-American countries $4.50; i paid Circulation Copyright 1959 by ZIfF-DAV)S PUBLISHING Company All rights reserved o0 123;953 eY X1,1` J use this check list when selecting the record changer for HiFi Soundings your stereo/mono high fidelity system By David Hall

RUMBLE, WOW AND FLUTTER-These mechanical problems, especially pertinent to stereo STEREO-A SPUR TO MUSIC LISTENING reproduction, require maximum attention to design and engineering for suppression. I-ic who has been lured by the sonic blandishments of stereophonic hi -11 Check the new GS -77 is likely to agree that things will never he quite the same. Gone arc the RECORD CARE-Dropping reccird on moving days when one could flop an LP on the record player, set the volume level turntable or disc during change cycle causes and settle back to enjoy a favorite symphony, the M:mtovani strings or grinding of harmful to grooves. surfaces selections by the Modern Quartet. Now you don't dare sit back- Check Turntable Pause feature of new Jazz GS -77. stcrcophonie hi -ft compels active listening. Similar to TV, it demands undivided attention. STYLUS PRESSURE-Too little causes distortion; too much may damage grooves. Check this feature of the new GS -77: difference As the era of disc stereo rounds out' its first year, records and equipment in stylus pressure between first and top rec- show significant improvement in quality and operating case. Cartridges ord in stack does not exceed 0.9 gram. now approach the perfection of the ltest monophonic cartridges of eight- ARM RESONANCE-Produces distortion and een months ago. Rumble -free turntables and changers are common rather record damage. Caused by improper arm than exceptions to the rule. Stereo amplifiers of truly first-rate quality, design and inadequate damping. Check new fitted with controls that are sensible and which provide compensation for GS -77 for arm construction and observe acoustically isolated suspension. the vagaries of room acoustics, may he purchased off the dealers' shelves. Compact and unobtrusive speaker systems are being offered the public, HUM-Most often caused by ground loops developed between components. Check new many of them equaling the quality of the best monophonic monsters. GS -77 and note use of four leads to car- Undeniably, there are signs that all things concerning stereo are moving tridge, separate shields per pair. in the tight direction. MUTING-To maintain absolute silence during change cycle both channels must be Meanwhile, the "active" aspect of stereo listening. if anything, is enhanced muted. Check new GS -77 and note auto- by the tinkering one must do with speaker placement. Then there is the matic double muting switch, plus R/C net- business of knob twiddling which for many enthusiasts has become more work for squelching power switch 'clicks.' fascinating than ever, what with dual tone controls, balance, reversal, STEREO/MONO OPERATION-Stereo cartridge loudness, etc. Of course, there is no optimum stereo amplifier equalization output signals are fed to separate amplifier and control setting i.e., one that put. changes the channels. Record changer should provide can stay The ín micro- facility for using both channels simultane- phone pickup pattern from one stereo recording to the next, occasional ously with mono records. Check new CS -77 thinness of bass or stridency of violins make knob twiddling part and Stereo/ Mono switch. parcel of home stereo. Speaker placement, once the optimums spacing and These are just a few important criteria to projection angle have been worked out on a cut -and -try basis, can usually guide you in selecting the best record be allowed to stay put-that is, unless major changes occur in the acou- changer for your stereo and monaural hi -ti stics of the listening room. It is surprising what changes a new rug, system. Some of these features may be found in changers now on the market, but only overstuffed chair, or pine -panelled cabinet can make, not only in terms one changer incorporates them all-the mod- of the general listening area, lint even in apparent speaker balance. ern Glaser -Steers GS -77. Only $59,50 less cartridge. Dept. HER -3 There is this to he said for coping with the present products of the -stereo

GLASER-STEERS CORPORATION art-the necessary twiddling of controls and juggling óf speaker place - 155 Oraton Street, Newark, New Jersey meet has forced the listener to use his ears critically as never before. In Canada: Alex L. Clark, Ltd., Toronto, Ont. This is healthy. It removes some of the purely passive elements of home Export: M. Simons & Sons, Inc., N. Y. C. hifi listening. A good number of us find a greater enjoyment in live concerts-if only as a standard against which we judge what is heard in our living rooms.

All of this brings me to one major improvement that I hope the record companies will adopt as speedily as possible-a diagram or description that tells the listener what he should expect to hear from his right speaker, Irons his left speaker, and even in between. Practically all record jackets contain elaborate information of really little value concerning the use of AKG or Telefunken microphones, Scully lathes, variable depth of cut and the like. Such quasi -technical "prestige" material could easily be replaced 'by factual information that would tell the listener whether he hears the recording in the spatial relationship that the recordiug company preserved. For the rest, stereo 'has done one thing that may prove to be a major accomplishment in our time. It has turned music listening into a GLASER-STEERS/GS-77 true art. as opposed to the passive experience which it had previously SUPERB FOR STEREO... tended to become. better than ever for monophonic records 6 HrPr REVIEW An Indispensable in Every Well -Balanced Record Library

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Mosr MUSICLOVERS, in the back of their commentator,Cliairman; SAMUEL CHOTZINOFF, VICTOR of Groat Music 8AR- RCA Society minds, certainly "intend to build up General Music Director, NBC; JACQUES c/a Book -of -the -Month Club, (rte. 345 Hudson Street, New York 14, N. Y. for themselves a representative record ZUN, author and music critic; JOHN M. CONLY, Please reglster,me as a member of The RCA Victor library of the World's Great Music. Under editor of 7fi1(b fidelity; AARON COPLAND, S ociety of Great Music nod send me Immediately the six -record RunysrciN-cllbris, album, billing me this plan, since the collecting can he done composer; ALFRED FRANKENSTEIN, music edi- $ 3.38 plus a small charge for postage and handling. I agree to ,buy six additional records within twelve systematically, operating costs can be great- tor of San j1-1111ci5Co Chronicle; DOUGLAS months from those made available by the Socicty, for each of which I will be billed S4.98. the price ly reduced, thus permitting extraordinary MOORE, composer and Professor of Music, notionally advertised (plus a small charge for postage and handling). Thereafter. I need buy only (our economics for the record collector. The re- Columbia University; WILLIAM SCHUMAN, such records to any twelve-month period to maintain membership. I may cancel my membership any markable introductory Offer above is a dra- composer and president of Juilliard School time after buying six records from the Society (in addition to those Included 1n'his thtrnd'tctory offer). matic demonstration. it can represent of Music; CARLETON SPRAGUE SMITH, chief of After my sixth purchase. if f cunlln-., for every two will a Y. Public Library; records I buy from the So-I-v I receive third around a 40% saving in the first year. Music Division, N. RCA VICTOR Red Seal Record. free. Professor of Music, After buying six records, members who G. WALLACE WOODWORTH, * Harvard University. 1ut. continue can build their record libraries at M119. 51758 (Meow print l,lalwlry almost a ONE-THIRD SAVING. For every two HOW THE SOCIETY OPERATES ADDIIKSS least records purchased (front a group of at Evcut month, three or more 12-inch 33% R.P.M. CITY fifty made available annually by the So- acS Vlcioa Red Seal Records are announced and described. One is singled out as the record- ciety) members will receive n thud RCA STATId of-lbe.netatlb and, unless the Society' is otherwise VICTOR Red Seal Record free, which can be NOTE: If ran wiz?, to enroll Ibrnne, an a lfnrlsed IICA instructed (on a simple form always provided), VICTOR ,lesl,r. plea.e all In hl home nod address beret chosen from a wide and varied list. this record is sent to the member. if lie does not DEALER'S NAME specify an alternate, or * A cardinal feature of the plan is GUID- want the work he may instruct the Society to send him nothing. For ANCE- The Society has a Selection Panel ADDRESS every record purchased, members pay only $4.911, PLEASE MOTE: II-cordi eon be .hipped ly (o reM:lent whose sole function is to recommend "must - advertised price. (For every ship- of the U. S. rod II. terllOrlrr, and Canndo. Records for the nationally ea,.:(tau member. IRE made In Cando nod chipped dolt' Jr, Ontario. have" works for members. Members of the ment a small charge for postage and handling from panel are: DEEMS TAYLOR, composer and is added.) 7 MARCH 1959 usical ddentities

MwrJWNW ! - - NIJVJJ,INIJlrIl.MINJI. Like any art form, music is the result of people doing Things. Its history i.e neither more dignified nor hidebound than that of poetry, painting and sculpture. ITi1'I Rt:vlteQ is proud to add to ifs Will of regular contributors the renowned music lexicogra- N pher, Nicolas Slonim.cl:v. Author, conductor, composer and pro.

lrr onist for 201.h century music. Nicolas Slouimslrr is a veritable 2 storehouse of musical lore and anecdotes. Most recently he was appointed to the Editorial Advisory board of the Encyclopaedia 4 Britannia, and be has just received the first copies of his new edi- 4 }orier! work, d fifth edition of linker's iliographical Dictionary of Musicians (C. Schirmer, Nell, York, N. Y., 195t3). In the months to follow Nicolas Slonintskr will sired light in unexpected corners of musical history. -Ed. 1IlNNtNJ``

Hefty prima donnas dying of consumption on the operatic stage are always the target of notch audience ridicule. When the Italian tenor Giuseppe Anselrni, as Wilhelm Meister in tllignon at La Scala, could not lift and carry off an exceptionally ample Mignon in the conflagration scene, a sympathetic voice from the gallon stereo by suggested: «Make it -in two rips!" In another operatic situation. it was tlic tenor who was betty, and die soprano design... rather 'thin, The corpulent rrench tenor Lion Escslais, singing the title role of Meverbecr's Robert le Diable. did iris dramatic best in Ike scene of the attack on the castle, when the hero suddenly recognizes the lady of the house as his foster with the quality that you have a right sister. "Desist!" he cried to his followers. "It is Alice! On the same milk were we to expect from Madison Fielding. nurtured!" lust as the orchestra struck a foreboding chord, someone shouted from Series 320-Dual 20 watt dntegrated the audience "You villain! You must have lapped up all the cream!" Stereophonic Amplifier...from $170.00 Series 330-AM./FM Stereophonic Tuner Ravel was extremely absent-minded which resulted in numerous: with multiplex output... from $150.00 embarrassing incidents. One of therm occurred in Chicago in Series 340-Master Stereophonic January 1928. At the end of a movement .front his smite Le Control Console...from $150.00 Tombeau de Conperla. be gave the final downbeat and dropped MX-100-Compatible FM Multiplex his arms to his sides. The orchestra continud to play for two mote Adaptor... $49.50 bars. Ravel fund twmpletely forgotten that he had added these The thoughtful design of these fine units two bate in the filial version of the piece. guarantees you maximum enjoyment from the new experience of stereophonic Biographies of great musicians are tfremiently made up of anecdotes and report= sound. The flexibility built 'into front friends and dfsciplcs-the most unreliable witnesses. Contrary to popular bio- Madison Fielding components insures graphical anecdotes, Beethoven did not tear up the title page of his "Eroica" that no matter what your taste-records, Symphony in disgust at lent ring of Napoleon's "Proclamation of Empirt"-nor did tape or tuner-it will be uniquely satisfied. he delete N'apoleon's name from due dedication. The only known copy of the "Eroica" is preserved in the library of the Cesellschalr der Musikjrcnnde in Vienna, madison fielding where it can be seen that Beethoven inked out the original title and replaced It with the famous dedication, "To celebrate the memory of a great malt." The Sym- stereo phony was never "dedicated" to Napoleon-it was originally Idled "Napoleon Ilona. part c.`"

ó No book on musical instruments lists an `'AmgerrgUixer." Yet there is a piece by Beethoven scored for viola, violoncello, and two Au- gettgliiser obbligato. It Ss dedicated to a couple of Beethoven's friends, Nikolaus Von Zmeskall, who played the cello, but who was so 'nearsighted that he could not read without his Aragengliiser. Series 340 Stereophonic Master Control Console i.e. eyeglasses, and to a viola player who was equally myopic. (yep Boston Record 210)

Write for complete specifications BRAND PRODUCTS INC. In his heyday in America, Paderewski never refused requests from his female admirers for a lock of his flowing hair. His manager was appalled by this generosity, Dept. E-3 , 11 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn 6, N. Y. 'Why, you will be bald in no time if you go on giving away .yotir hair.'' "Not I," replied Paderewski coolly. "My dog." Marketing Organization for Madison Fielding Corp. -Nicola. Slaníntaky 8 t

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amplifiers in one, handsome, compact unit. The Concerto , connects easily and quickly to the new Model HK250 (not shown) dual power amplifier. The HK250 delivers 25 watts /n }= of hum -free, distortion -free power from each channel (a e "--é' combined peak power of 100 watts). It is meant to be placed out of sight and is controlled by the TP200. Together, they provide a complete, flawless stereo electronic center. The TP200 includes separate highly sensitive FM and AM tuners with a convenient stereo indexer which permits .readridentification of 'six pairs of stations. The preamplifiers harman kardon Permit, any monaural or stereo program material to be re- ALutctr 1959 17 (Continued from page 16) "What do you mean I can copies of this book reach Salzburg. there take the first step will be a municipal uproar. -hhf toward stereó at "SCHUBERT - Memoirs By His --- Friends," collected and edited by Otto no no extra cost?" Erich Deutsch. Nadi :shed by The Mac- millan Company, 60 Fifth Avenue, New York City 11. 501 pages, 2:3 plates. 510.00.

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MODEL RP -3 $6495

Every outstanding feature you could ask for in a record changer is provided in the Hcathkit RP -3. the most advanced changer on the market today. A unique turntable pause during the change cycle saves wear and tear on your records by eliminating grinding action caused by records dropping on a moving turntable or disc. Record groove and stylus wear arc also practically eliminated through proper weight distribution and low pivot point friction of the tone arm, which minimizes arm resonance and tracking error. Clean mechanical simplicity and precision parts give you turntable performance with the automatic convenience of a record changer. Flutter and wow, a major problem with automatic changers, is held to less than 0.18% RMS. An automatic speed selector position allows intermixing 331/3 and 45 RPM records regardless of their sequence. Four speeds provided: 16, 331/1, 45 and 78 RPM. Other features include RC filter across the power switch preventing pop when turned off and muting switch to prevent noise on automatic or manual change cycle. Changer is supplied complete with GE-VR-II cartridge with diamond LP and sapphire 78 stylus, changer base, stylus pressure gauge and 45 RPM spindle. Extremely easy to assemble. You simply mount a few mechanical components and connect the motor, switches and, pickup leads. Shpg. Wt. 19 lbs. ModelRP-3-LPwith MF-1 Pickup Cartridge $74.95

`',- ' Tr HIGH FIDELITY TAPE RECORDER KIT HIGH FIDELITY AM TUNER KIT lane deck MODELincludesTR-1A $99 6 assembly, preamplifier MODEL BC -IA $2695 (TE1) and roll of tapa. The model TR-1 A Tape Deck and Preamplifier, combination Designed especially- for high fidelity applications this provides all the facilities you need for top quality monaural AM tuner will give you receptiof close to FM, A record /playback with fast forward and rewind functions. special detector isactirporatcd and the IF circuits are 7t/2 and 33/4 IPS tape speeds are selected by changing belt "broadbandcd" for low signal distortion. Sensitivity drive. Flutter and wow arc held to less than 0.35%. Fre- and selectivity arc excellent. and quiet performance is quency response at 71/2 IPS ±2.0 db 50-10,000 CPS, at 334 assured by high signal-to-noise ratio. All tunable IPS ±2.0 db 50-6,500 CPS. Features, include NARTI3 play- components are prealigned. Your "best buy' in an back equalization-separate record and playback gain con- AM tuner. Shpg. Wt. 9 lbs. trols-cathode follower output and provision for mike or line input. Signal-to-noise ratio is better than 45 db below normal recording level with less than 1% total harmonic distortion. Complete instructions provided for easy assembly. (Tape mechanism not sold separately): Shpg. Wt. 24 lb. Model TE- I Tape Preamplifier sold separately if desired. Shpg. Wt. 10 lbs. $39.95.

HIGH FIDELITY FM TUNER KIT

ITS EASY . - . IT'S FUN MODEL FM -3A $2695 And You Save Up To 'h With Do -It -Yourself Heathkits For noise and static -free sound reception; this FM tuner is your least expensive source of high fidelity Puffing together your own Heathidt can be one of the mosl exciting material, Efficient circuit design features stablizcd you ever enjoyed. hobbies Simple step-by-step instructions and large oscillator circuit to eliminate drift after warm-up and pictorial diagrams show you where every part goes. you can't possi- broadband IF circuits for full with bly go wrong. No previous electronic or kit building experience is re- fidciity high sensi- quired. You'll learn a lot about your equipment as you build i1, and, tivity. All tunable components arc prealigned and of course, you will experience the pride and satisfaction of having front end is prca$sembled. Edgeilluíninated slide rule done It yourself, dial is clearly Marked and covers complete FM band from 98 to 108 inc. Shpg. Wt. 8 lbs.

22 NIFi REvIEw i ' No Wciod*orking Experience Required i For Construction CHAIRSIDE ENCLOSURE"KIT (Speedy model and veod ,MODEL CE -1 $4395 each All Parts Precut and Predrilled desired wttn orderínij.} For Ease of Assembly Your complete hi-fi system is right at your fingertips with this handsomely styled chuirside enclosure. In addition to-. its convenience and utility; it will complement your living room furñishings with its striking design in either.tradi= fional or contemporary models. Designed for maximum r flexibility and compactness consistent with attractive appearance, thisenciosureis intended to house the Heathkit AM and FM tuners (BC -1A and FM -3A) and the WA-P2 preamplifier, along with, the RP-3 or mruor'ty of record Afi changers which will fit in the space provided. Well ventilated space is provided in the rear of`the enclosure fdr any of the Heathkit camplifiers designed to operate with the WA -P2. The tilt -out shelf can be installed on either .y right or left side as desired during Construction, and a lift -top lid in front can also be reversed. Both tuners may be installed in tilt -out shelf, with preamp mounted in front of changer.... or tuner and preamp combined with other tuner in changer area. Overall dimensions arc Ir W. x.24"' H. x 39,4' D. Changer compartment measures 173/ L. x 16' W. x 9 %s' D. All.parts-are precut and pre - drilled for easy assembly. The Coñtemporary cabinet,ts available in either mahogany or birch, and the Traditional cabinet is available in mahogany suitable for the finish of your choice. All hardware supplied. Shpg. Wt. 46 lbs.

TRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY Model CE -1T Mahópany Model CE -1B Blrch Model CE -1M Mahogany World's largest mánufactúrer óf electronic instruments in kit form "BOOKSHELF" HI -Fl 12' WATT AMPLIFIER KIT HEATH ,COMPANY MODEL'EA-2 $2896 Benton Harbor, 40, Michigan An amplifier and preamplifier in_one cóntpact unit, the EA -2 has more than enough power for the average home 111bsIcIlary o1 Daystrom, Inc. hi -fl system and provides full range frequency response from 20 to 20,000 CPS within ±.1 db, wish less than 2% harmonic distoritíon at full power over the entire range. RIAA equalization, separate bass and treble controls and hum balance control ore featured. An outstanding performer for the size and price.. Shpg, Wt. -15 lbs.

3"41.` - , "UNIVERSAL" HI-FI 12 WATT AMPLIFIER KIT MODEL UA-1 `,EXTRA PERFORMANCE"' 55 WATt Hl.FI $2196 AMPLIFIER KIT Ideal for stereo or monaural applications. Teamed with the Heathkit WA -P2 preamplifier, the UA-1 pro- MODEL W7,M 's5495 vides an economical starting point for a hi-fi system. This hi-fi amplifier represents a remarkable value at less In.stereo applications two UA-l's may be used along than a dollar a watt,. Full audio output and maximum with the HeathkiLSP-2, or -your present system may damping is a true 55" watts from 20 to 20,000 CPS with be converted to stereo by adding the UA-I. Harmonic less than 2% dotal harmonic distortion throughout th2, -. distortion is less than 2% from 20,10 20,000 CPS at entire audio range.'Features -include level control and full 12 watt output. "On -off" switch located on chassis "on -off" switch right on the chassis, plus provision, for and an octal plug is also provided to connect pre- remote control. Pilot light on chassis. Modero, functional amplifier' for remote- control' operation. Shpg. Wt. design. Shpg. Wt. 28 lbs. 13 lbs.

or u +f "MASTER CONTROL" PREAMPLIFIER KIT MODEL WA -P2 $11975 All the controls you need to mister a complete high fidelity home music system are incorporated in this versatile instrument. Featuring five switch -selected inputs, each with level control. Provides tape recorder and cathode= follower outputs. Full frequency response is obtained within ±1 ifs db from 15 to 33,00 CPS. and will do full Justice to the finest available program sources Equáliza- 'tioh is provided for LP, R1AA, AES and early.178 reedy, Dimensions arc'l3!!C 1,4 3.,514'11;.x 5%"' D, Shpg. °

MARCH 1959 23 "ADVANCE DESIGN" 25 WATT HIIFl AMPLIFIER KIT H E AT IR K I T MODEL W5 -M $5975 Enjoy the c ístortion-free high fidelity sound reproduce tion'from this outstanding Iii=fi amplifier. The 11/5-M incorporates advanced design features for the super ..yrei critical listener. Features include specially designed Pecrltss output transformer and KT66 tubes.'l'he circuit is rated at 25 watts and will foltowinstantaneous power peaks of a full orchestra up to 42 watts. A "tweeter saver" suppresses high frequency oscillation 114.411, and a unicue balancing circuit facilitates adjustment of output tubes. Frequency response ís -1 db from 5

to 160,000 CPS at 1 watt and yíthire ±2 db 20 to 10'4'P 20,000 CPS at full 25 watts output. Harmonic distortion is less than 1% at 25 watts and IM distortion is at 20 watts (60 and 3,000 CPS. 4:1). Hum and -Fl KIT 1% "HEAVY DUTY" 70 WATT HI AMPLIFIER' noise arc 99 db below 25 watts for truly quiá per- MODEL W6 -M '$1,01995 formance. Shpg. Wt. 31 lbs. For real rugged duty called for by advance hi-fi systems or P.A. networks, this high powered amplifier more°than fills the bill. Silicon -diode rectifiers arc used to assure icing life and a heavy-duty transforntci gives you extremely good power supply regulation. Variable damping control provides optimum performance with any speaker system. Quick change plug selects 4, 8 and 16 ohm or 70 volt output and the WOO, ^-I !t watt correct. feedback resistance. Frequency response at i 1 is t1 .db from 5 CPS to 80 kc with controlled HF rolloff lir }+ above 100 kt. At 70 watts output harmonic distortion is be- .." 0 I i%' 60 low 2%, 20 to 20,000 CPS and IM distortion below *' ar`sr ,.r, .+ '.. and 6,-000 CPS. Hum and noise 88 db below full output-. --- Shpg. Wt. 52lbs; 5 .' i.Mc1

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20 WATT HI-FI AMPLIFIER KIT MODEL W4 -AM $3975 This top quality amplifier offers you full fidelity at minimum cost. Features extended frequency response, low distortion and low hum level. Harmonic distor- Heathkii h1-/1 systems are designed for maximum Ilex/bltily. Simple tion is less than 1.5% and 1 M distortion is below Conversion from basic to complex systems or from monaural lo stereo is easily accomplished by adding lo already existing units. 2.7% at full 20 watt output. Frequency response Healhkl( engineering skid is your guarantee against obsolescence. extends from 10 CPS to 100,000 CPS within tl db Expand your hi-fi as your budget permits ... and, If you like, spread at I watt. Output transformer tapped at 4, 8 and 16 the payments over easy monthly Installments with the Heath Time ohms. Easy to build and a pleasúre to use. Shpg. Paytenl Plan. Wt. 28 lbs.

GENERAL-PURPOSE 20 WATT AMPLIFIER KIT MODEL -A9 -C $355Ó The model Á9-Ccombines a preamplifier, main amplifier and Power supply all on one chassis, providing,a compact unit to fill the. need for a good amplifier with a moderate cash in- vestment. Features four separate switch -selected inputs. Separate bass and'trcble tone controls offer 15 db boost and cut. Covers 20 to 20,000 CPS within t I db. A fine unit with which to. start your own hi-fi system. Shpg. Wt. 23 lbs.

ELÉETRONIC CROSSOVER KIT MODEL X0-1 $1855 This unique instrument separates high' and low ftequencies and feeds, them through two amplifiers.to sepaiate speakers. (t is located ahead of the main amplifiers, thus, virtually eliminating IM distortion.and matching problems. Crossover frequencies for each channel are at 100, 200, 400, 700. 1200, 2,000 and 3,500 CPS. This unit eliminates the need for con- - ventional crossover circuits and provides amazing versatility at low cost. A unique answer to,frequeucy'division problems. Shpg. Wt. 6Jbs.

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"BASIC RANGE"- HI-FI SPEAKER' "LEGATO" Hl -FI SPEAKER SYSTEM KIT SYSTEM KIT MODEL HH-1 ' $29995 MODEL SS -2 $3995 Words cannot de ctibc the true magnificence of the "'Legato" Legs optional extra. $4.95 system the nearest to q speaker ... it's simply -thing perfection in Outstanding performance at modest cost .make reproduced sound yet developed. Perfect balance, precise phasing, this speaker system a spectacular buy for any hi-fi and adequate driver design all combine to produce startling re enthusiast. The specially designed enclosure and ism 'tong sought after by the hi-fi perfectionist, Two IS" Altee high qulaity 8' mid -range woofer and compression - Lansing low frequency drivers and a specially designed exponential type tweeter cover the frequency range of 50 to horn with high frequency driver cover 25 to 20,000 CPS. A unique 12,000 CPS. -Crossover circuit is built in with bal- crossover network is built in. Impedance is 16 ohms, power rating ance control. Impedance is 16 ohms, power rating 50 watts. Cabinet is constructed of .' veneer -surfaced plywood 25 watt's. Cabinet is constructed of veneer -surfaced in either African mahogany or imported white .birch suitable for furniture -grade th' plywood suitable for light or the finish of your choice. All parts are precut and predrilled fór dark finish. Shpg: Wt. 26 lbs. easy assembly. Shin. Wt. 195 lbs.

"RANGE EXTENDING!' HI-FI DIAMOND' SPEEDWINDER KIT SPEAKER SYSTEM KIT STYLUS HI-FI $2495 PICKUP MODEL SW-1 MODEL SS -18 $9995 CARTRIDGE Rewind tape.and'film at the rate of Not a complete speaker system in itself, the SS -1B MODEL MF-1' 1200' in 40 seconds. Saves wear on 'is designed to extend the Vangc of the basic SS -2 tape and recorder. Handles up to (or'SS-1) speaker system. Employs a 15' woofer 121895 Sloth' tape reels and 900' reels of and a super tweeter to Replace your present 8 or 16 millimeter film. Incorporates extend overall response automatic shutoff and braking do _ - pickup with the MF-1 - .:. j from 35 to 16,000 CPS and enjoy the fullest vice. Shpg-, Wt. 12 lbs. ± 5 db. Crossover circuit fidelity your library, is built-in with balance of LP's has to offer. control. Impedance is 16 Designed to Heath ohms, power rating 35 ,specifications to offer watts. Constructed of you one of the.finest r 3/" veneer -surfaced ..,,, s ply- cartridges available .. . t wood suitable for light today. Nominally fiat or dark finish. All parts response from 20 to precut.and predriiled for 20,000 CPS. Shpg. easy assembly: Shpg. A. Wt. 1 lb. Wt. 80 lbs. 7' A.

NEW! "DOWN-TO-EARTH" HEATH COMPANY t BENTON HARBOR 40, MICH. High -Fidelity Book pioneer /n bsldleryy of Daystrom, Inc. the "HOW AND WHY OF HIGH FI- 0 DELITY". by Milton Sleeper explains Please send the Free Heathkit catatóg. what high fidelity Is, and how you can electronics O Enclosed is 25c.for the I- -Fi book. select and plan your own system. This liberally -Illustrated 48 -page book Enclosed find á tells you the hi-11 story without fancy Please enclose Dostape name for parcel eost-express technical ¡argon or high-sounding orders are shipped de terminology. 25c. livery charges collect. All prices F.O.B. Benton address Harbor, Mich. A 20% de. eosIt Is reaulred on ell SEND FOR FREE CATALOG / C.O.D. ordºrs. Prices subject to change with - city d_state Write today for free catalog describing 0511 notice, over tog easy -to -build kits In hl-fi- test-marine and amateur radio fields. QUANTITY 'ITEM MODEL NO. PRICE Complete specifications, schematics, and detailed information to help you In your selection.

MARCü 3959 25 DY NAC 0 Sound and the Query

S TEREOD YNE My friends and I have endless are t- a 16ohut and 8 -ohm input on both channels ment's over speaker phasing. Is it nee- -which some power amplifiers do not pro- essary for stereo, how'is is it done, and vide simultaneously. They were designed ¿here any simple method of demon- PHONO PICK UP strating its effectiveness? before the Stereodot connections were an- This new, unique pickup is nounced. Tisis is -a rare case of mismatched I1 is very important that the two stereo made in Denmark by Bang and components-give your dealer an extra speakers Olufsen. It features a push be phased properly, i.e., the cones ''thank you" for being on his toes. pull magnetic principle (pat- move forward and backward in unison. if ent pending) which permits they do not, some of the bass notes will lie realization the The literature accompanying my of full potenti- cancelled out by the cars of the listener. alities of the mast modern renew speaker said that it was rated 1t 20 cording techniques. The special Midrange and treble notes will not he as butts. My Iieathkht 'W-7M power am- attributes which make the noticeably affected, altbouzlr their contribu- plifier is rated at 5S watts. Is there some way that I can `fuse" or protect an outstanding tion to Stereodyne stereo directionality will confuse die the loudspeaker Crum being perma- stereo pickup make it equally average listener-making instruments exceptional for monophonic and nently damaged? discs. performers apparently leap from speaker to On any type of record Speakers with limited power handling the Stereodyne offers smooth speaker. A few stereo amplifiers and pre- and especially those used with Lind natural sound-firm clean amplifiers have a switch for speaker phas- capacity ntodeVn. very high power amplifiers should bass and sparkling treble- ing built into their circuits, egg., Bogert while its light tracking pres- be protected by appropriate fusing. Such a sure insures negligible record 1)13212, General Electric MS -4000. Scott device is currently marketed by the Pro - wear. 299. etc. This eliminates messy speaker sound Corp., 175 Ave., New 10, lead changing which is just as effective but Fifth York not as flexible. N. Y. It is called the "Gramercy Speaker price The simplest method of verifying speaker Saver" and has an audiophile list of phasing is to play a monophonic record, stand as close as possible and equidistant between the Stereo speakers, essentially hearing the left speaker wills your left car and vice versa. The bass notes should sound full and well-rounded. Have a partner quickly reverse the leads to one speaker. BEST íín every way There will be a significant change--either Wide frequency'response Smooth peak free response from 30 adding or subtracting the ba-s frequencies. cps to over 15 Kc The lead position that adds the bass is the True Stereo correct one. Highest channel separation over en- You can effectively demonstrate the im- tire audio spectrum-better than 22 portance of speaker phasing if you con db. move one speaker over to a point one or Precision balance inches in the second Both channels identical two front of speaker. Same high compliance (5 x 10-4 Out of phase speakers will automatically FUSES prevent speaker cone damage from cm/dyne) in all directions hare a severe reduction in bass output due power amplifier overloads. Model shown No hum pickup to the tight air coupling and bass cancella- is sold by Pro.ronnd Corp., 175 Fifth Balanced coil structure plus low im- tion. In -phase speakers will suuud unmis- pedance plus complete shielding Ave., N. Y. C. 10, N. Y. -and the bass eliminate hum front external fields takably richer stronger in range. This will conclusively prove the im- High output S4.98. The "Saver" consists of a small fuse 7 millivolts per channel even on low portance of speaker phasing to any "doubt- panel mounted a box. It is con- level stereo discs provides gain to ing Thomas." in plastic Spare nected between the power amplifier and the No magnetic pull speaker. internal-tviring of the "Saver" per- The store where I bought my extra Special magnetic circuit eliminates equipment to convert to stereo 'un- mits its operating from 4 to 16 ohms and attraction to steel turntables sold" site on the Stephens Stereodot, from 1 to 100 waits. Easy installation but I still haven't figured tint why. I Compact size and standard mount- had in Fisher 80AZ power amplifier and ing centers simplifies mounting. 4 Stephens speaker system. I added a I want to convert my monophonic terminals to avoid hum loops Scott 130 stereo preamplifier and see- system to stereo, using my present pre - Low price ond Fisher power amp. amp 50 -watt power amplifier eotabina- Only $29.95 net including .7 mil dia- tion. i'll add n cartridge, low -wattage mond stylus (replaceable in 2 sec. Yon must have been adamant about keep- second amplifier, for the time being, ends) ing the Fisher power amplifier. Oddly and second speaker. Row do I reverse channels? Available front lea.rlinq high fidelity enough, the Fisher 80x Z. i-Icathkit 1O3;41-Mi, dealers evcrfiehere Iicathkit \V6 -M, and a few other power am- Since your planned approach to stereo DYNACO 'INC. plifiers cannot be used with the Stereodot seems most economical, try either the -unless you're a died -in -the -wool tinkerer. rleetio-Voice 21D or 26DST stereo ceramic Dept. HR. 617 N. 41sf St., Phila. 4, 'Pi. out- Select Divisions 25 'warren St. New York, N. Y. The problem is in the power amplifier cartridge and the E -V 505 adapter. The put connection. '1 he Stereodot needs both adapter is inserted between the cartridge 26 HID( REV1Et the woofer that t

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NEW ALTEC 803B ...Linearity-cone movement exactly fol- YOU CAN GET THE ALTEC 8038 AS A SINGLE COMPONENT, lowing the voice coil current-has been achieved to the highest degree OR IIN ONE OF THESE SUPERB in the new ALTEC 803B bass speaker. The optical test-the most pre- ALTEC SPEAKER SYSTEMS cise measurement of linearity known-has proven it. You can prove it to yourself by listening for the distortion -free reproduction of sound from the 803B. And listen too for its outstanding transient response -the clean, sharp reproduction of sounds from percussion instruments. The 80313 is the improved version of the famous 803A, the same 1 bass speaker which is installed in more theatres through the world The Laguna. Two 803Bs, 511 horn, 802 high frequency driver. Walnut, than all other makes combined. These ALTEC speakers are used blond, mahogany. Price: $639.00 exclusively ín Cinerama and other "big sound" reproducing systems. ALTEC assures linearity in the 803B through advanced engineering and precision manufacturing in all five major areas of bass

speaker design : high -compliance suspension components for wide linear excursion -free assembly for ultimate linearity of the suspension system The Capistrano.. One 8038, plus 802 stress high frequency driver mounted on voice coil which stays in a uniform magnetic field axially 811 horn. Walnut, blond, mahogany. Price: 5399.00. The Corona-for high -flux d.en.sity magnetic field for optimum damping corner installations. low cone resonance of only 25 cycles for clean reproduction of the lowest bass notes LTim-, SPECIFICATIONS: 8030 BASS SPEAKER. power: 30 watts impedance: 16 ohms cone resonance 25 cycles range: 30.1600 cps magnet weight: 2.4 lbs price: 566.00. r + I9 Write for free catalogue and valuable loudspeaker enclosure booklet: ALTEC LAN S INGORCPO, R -A A-7 Voice of the Thºatre. One 8038, 1515 S. Manchester Avenue, Anaheim,RATIONDept. Calif. ALTS[ 802 driver, 811 horn. Perfect for cus- 161 Sixth Avenue, New York 13, N. Y. tom installations. Pricer $299.40. MARCH 1959 27 and the two amplifiers. it has a switch for channel reversing, eliminating the danger 4.2. STEREO HI-FI of "blasting" --a problem you would normally have with dissimilar amplifiers. The voltage output of the cartridge on either

Channel A or Channel 13 is identical and knight® you can safely reverse charnels at this by created ALLIED RADIO point in the circuit. By the way,, the E -V

50S will also _hitch the A and 13 outputs advanced in design, features, performance and styling o that they feed the amplifiers mono- for superb musical outstanding qúality phonically.

Every once in a while I see an ad- vertisement recommending that I use the TV antenna for FM reception. 1 live in an apartment house and tried it. nllltin 141 ,asir It doesn't work-how Come?

, Presumably you user? a "Two -set Cou- pler" connected to the apartment house master TV systetü, ,Jack liccver of Jerrold (manufacturers of master TV systems) in- forms us that probably the sy,;tent had no FM hand amplifiers. Master systems use either a broad -band amplifier covering all TV frequencies (now a fairly rare method) or separate strip amplifiers for each 'l'\ channel in use. Unless your building claims FM reception through its master system knight KN-734 deluxe 34 -watt stereo amplifier then it is doubtful that the system has it. However. such amplifier strips are inexpen- The Knight KN-734 is, above all, an instru- only sive and most apartment dwellings leave ment of superb quality, embodying in its $12930 them out because 'bey (ccl there is no de- technical excellence an unrivaled combina- easy terms: mand. Speak or write to your landlord, tion of features intended to bring to the lis- $12.95 down or better yet check your neighbors and prob- tener the fullest measure and meaning of ably you are not alone. There may be musical enjoyment. Here, for your pleasure, a big demand-it's a good renting gim- are the.,.. mick-and be will he only too glad to oblige. He would put one in for a new TV peerless value, features: station in the area-why not FM? Cleanest reproduction of trumpet blasts, cymbal crashes, le there auv w-a' .1 enn utettsul'e deepest organ pedal tones-assured by ample power reserve well beyond stylus corupliaruce at-itorne? the rated 34 watts Velvet -silent background during quiet musical pass- No. This is a laboratory measurement. ages, through the use of fourteen special deposited -carbon resistors Many manufacturers of hi-fi cartridges do 'at critical circuit points . Exact acoustic matching of speakers not agree on how compliance should he measured. To some extent, it is dependent and fullest compensation' Cz for different absorption on the tone arm used with the eartrith_ e. characteristics in various parts of the room, made possible by dual The audiophile has little alternative but to concentric tone controls Lowest distortion because output transformers accept the manufacturer's published state- incorporate finest quality grain -oriented steel ' doh_ Unlimited ment. Sonic are honest appraisals and valid measurements that will withstand the light versatility-five pairs of inputs Response beyond the full range of human of day-others are not. The audiophile can hearing . Exciting privacy stereo listening feature-has built-in approximate the magnitude of compliance plug-in jack for stereo headphones `1( . Maximum stereo by listening for "needle talk." A cartridge with compliance would have no enjoyment in any room, because the wide- C range balance infinite needle talk. A lot of needle talk is a reason- control balances the volume of both speakers to provide proper stereo able sign of poor compliance. perspective from any listening position Instantly convertible to 34 -watt monaural amplifier and stereo preamp merely by switching; may be added My amplifier tins a "damping factor" control that reads 0.1 to 15. I to any hí -fí amplifier to provide perfect stereo Can be used with any have rotated it from one extreme to magnetic cartridge Beautiful solid aluminum front panel, gold anodized, the other, but notice no change in vo1- er tone. What should I be look- with beige Ileathertone case U. L. Approved One-year guarantee ing for?

FREE 1959 ALLIED CATALOG The damping factor control effect will lie more noticeable on some speaker order from See the world's le'gest selection of everything systems In stereo; all the new KNIGHT components and than on others. It depends on the type of systems: every famous line. ill's your complete money -saving guide to hi-fi. FREE-write today, speaker, type of baffle (reflex, infinite, horn, etc.) and to a very minor extent on the room acoustics. You sftoufd hear some ALLIED RADIO changes in the bass region and on the 100 N. Western Ave., Dept. 115-C9, Chicago 80, Illinois treble notes as the -control is varied. Too 28 HIED REVIEW iJ_ -

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By MORTON GOULD

Photographs by Iry Dolin

BECAUSE I follow two supposedly distinct paths in my musical life. I am sometimes expected to stumble over my own feet. My dual musical personality is supposed to be getting in its own way. Many people think there must be a conflict between the public image of myself as a popular music maker and my involvement with symphonic composition. But there is no conflict; at least not in me. To me, the supposedly divergent paths lead in the same direction. The "two sides" of the street make one avenue. It may not be the most traveled road, hut it is my way of music making. (Continued page) 35 enjoy it, and when 1 work with it I give my' fullest abilitiés. and concentrations. I try 'to transmit. my pleasure. iii this idiom through my pci-formance'and settings. But I know that the purpose of such work is -merely to create an immediate impact-tituch` like a poster. :I am aware that when I write such arrangemet>,ts I am not creating last. ing as-t. To believe otherwise would be personally pretentious mid musically self deluding. ',Such self-delusion ie a trap' from which an artist can rarely spring himselli. 'When I ar- rntige-and record a iwpulitr song-in contrast to my work :is a symphonist.-I ant not engaged in expressing my basic outlook aiid:attiitnde. I am merely doing a project in orchestral colors to brim out what I -conceive as the salient elements and essential moods Of the. song. Now as a symphonic composer. my purpose -brut method tine .wholly different. To he specific, let me cite ah example that is still within the realm of transcribing or arranging, biit :n- u different level, and closer to' the pure creative process Sonic years back, I arranged a number of Stephen 'Foster songs for city radio, program, During this same period, I wrote a large -scaled symphmmic work on Foster material' for 1)r. ,Fritz Reiner-then conductor of the Pittsburgh Sym- phony. The work was called Foster Gallery and the difference between this 33 minute metamorphosis. and the three.or four minute arrangei it;nt is evident from the first note-yet both start with the sanie tti ies. Lit the larger work I -used ALL MUSIC is made of the .come au»stance. 'ha - the Foster songs as folk material-gertniñal kick-off patterns sir is not split-jst c/íi'ersiJYed .into various types. for extensive development and transformation; In the radio arrangement I t.rau lated for orchestra rather than ,trans- formed pretty much the literal nine. One is ev(ihñtihn and synthesis, using all- my creative fantasy and resources. The 1 grew ip 'with all kinds of nsusic;, raítging from fhe 50 - other is restricted to a smaller and moré readily assimilable called classical to the so-called popular--and I feel part of :+specr u.f my musical expression. One tbok place on a pro- 11 of then,. Sornes of my student days were also spent ip the graui attd atmosphere of spacious and stylized Musical ari:hi- Practicalities of vaudeville pits, anil 'the Broadv'av theater. teeture; the other on a half-hour program of eight or nine At. Sarno I 'been in the Bata,: have engaged symphonic coin three -minute pieces designed :for immediate impact and di - position since the late '26.1. Sometimes. of course, the two phases of city musical life interact. The symphonic attitude may ,rub off -on m} popular arrangements, and maybe a 'Floe artistic, profile o/ Morton, Gould, composer, ar- thread of Broadway shows up in the tonal fabric of my own ranger, conductor, and pianist; contains two seemingly comer] compositions-either consciously or itnc.orisciously. opposed /accts. But I don't object. 1 think it is a mistaken attitude to make For as an arranger he^brought to popular and "mood" entirety separate categories of so-called "light" and "serious" music elements of musical. literacy and wit rarely en- music. All music is a single éJitegory, made of the- same conrttered i.n that field. As u t-orültt.ctorof his own ár- .substance. The realm of music is nut split-just diversified. run.gentents, he endowed his broadcasts arid recordings Music, lrhuugh a unified art, has varying intents, It -tit-pose: - with tt professional spit and polish that transcends and. modes of fulfillment. Like the -oilier arts, the purpose mere style because it -is clearly rooted in a ,cultivated might he a love ballad, a descriptive poster,`ai advertisensem. sense of musical esthetics. Gould's sinewy arrange. u philo-sophical tract, an epic mural, a -spiritual revelation or men?: are a constant goad to those -Rho purvey pop just an exploratory romp. All these areas of muic are valid )nusic, merely it`s amorphous sap. and "serious" iii their own right and time and place. What The other'-dacet of Morton Gould is that ,of a -sym- matters ii that the music reflects genuine taleut and imagine phonic composer. Despite the demands of his tight tioit on the tart of' the composer, self-imposed discipline, and radio and recording schedule, he has built up an im- era (t suiiimliip. pressive creative achievement :of over thirty major It is this very diVeí-sification of `.tn-usie that -acts on. me 1E4 compositions. In these works, the rnusical vernacular creative stisüulus- My first symphonic work, performed by of the United States, so ably uttered in his popular Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra, was written when arrangements, is,trunslnted and transcended 'into more T was 18 or 19. hl was called Chorale and Fugue in Jazz. ( formal symphonic language, Such scores as Interplay think the title is significant. It. already shows illy "split," for Piano and Orchestra, Fall River Legend, and Spir- which ,marks :uic'ist of my work,- whether ir ís a transient ituals for Orchestra speak with we unmistakably Amer- `'popularization" or a developed symphonic invention. But ican idiom, cross-pollination:is a natural -process -in both. nature and 'art, As a man 'working bout sides of the street, Gould and contain between différcnt areas of niusie might beget I:omnuands an unusual perspective .of some healthy specimens. the total musical scene -Ed. I certainly don't feel patronizing úhout popular tntl:ic. .1 3.6 HIFT REVIEW HAVE PI PE ORGAN - CAN'T" M OVE

What Ls this fatal attraction that a bellows and a box of pipes have on our fellow man?

By ROBERT HAZELLEAF IIIu,trotion by tac Summer:

Part I of Two Parts ervoirs were provided to maintain even pressure, and, finally, NY approach used to describe a pipe organ is legitimate electric blowers eliminated the bellows. Today, power re- -as long as superlatives are employed. The pipe organ quired ranges from less than one horsepower in a small organ is the oldest keyboard instrument; and of all musical instru- to a tornadic total of 395, on several blowers, for the At- ments, it is the most complicated, most versatile, most deaf- lantic City Convention Hall organ, one of the world's largest. ening, most capacious, most prodigious-AND the least un- That Halberstadt organ, incidentally, was a gem of inventive derstood. genius. A slide arrangement perforated with holes corre-

All an audience sees is a console (tbe housing for the key- sponding to the pipe feet had been perfected. - With this, board apparatus), perhaps a few large decorative pipes re- each set of pipes could be used at will. Also this organ had splendent in gilt, and some Screens or gríllework. Actually keys. They were 2% to 3 inches wide, of proportionate the modern organ console is little more than a dial telephone length, and were struck with the fists. Thus, with the use system with keys, relaying information to the pipe chambers. of the slides, acting as the first example of "stops," and keys Deep in the bowels of the instrument will be a panel rivaling hooked to pallets, which opened and closed the air passage an electronic computer in wiring. An electric motor with up to pipes, the organ mechanism rapidly became complicated to 25 or more horsepower behind it drives a blower. Yet, -but this was only the beginning. many pipes will sound with the merest breath of air, so del- It took about 200 years for keys to shrink to the size we icately are they made. Sound in the chambers may range know. If, in your record browsing, a jacket mentions use of from barely audible to downright painful. a "tracker" action, remember that every iota of music comes The hectic past of the pipe organ from the first box of from a direct hook-up of thin strips of wood (trackers) con- pipes encompasses 2100 years. At the time of Ctesibius, a nected through leverage to the pipe pallets from the key- gentleman from Alexandria who lived about 200 B.C., flutes board. It wasn't until the 19th century that intricate me- were all the rage; not the side -blown flutes we know, but chanical linkage or tracker mechanism was replaced with the penny -whistle type blown from the end. The makers bad pneumatic boosters to take some of the work out of organ - progressed through finger -holes and were looking for ,a new playing. kick. They tried blowing two flutes at once, which worked Playing a tracker is work with a capital W. As time but made for complications. passed, it was found that more levers would allow the or- Enter Ctesibius. With a stroke of genius he took an assort- ganist to "couple"-that is, he could connect the keys so ment of pipes scaled to graduated pitches. Being an ambi- that each note would sound its octave either above or below tious type, he made several sets, each pipe 'corresponding in the key depressed. There was a catch, though. Each addi- pitch up the scale. Then a large box was constructed with tion required more finger -pressure on the keys. holes in the top for the pipes. Slides were inserted under the By this time J. S. Bach was turning out his wondrously "flutes" of each note, a bellows attached, and Ctesibius was contrived toccatas and fugues (along with 20 children). The on his way. tracker mechanism had developed to allow notes played on To provide a semblance of even pressure, bellows were one manual or keyboard to sound those on other manuals. rigged to water chambers. Raising the water level brought Also foot pedals, credited by some authorities to Ludwig von air pressure to the pipes. By being fast with his hands, Vaelbeke of Brabant in the 13th century, had been added- the organist blew his pipes to create melody of sorts, pulling these, too, were often coupled. It's no wonder, then, that and pushing the wooden slides under them. This worked well Bach, when playing heavy chords with full organ was known as long as the men on the bellows bowed their backs to the to bear down with all his strength as he stood with full weight job. Labor must have been cheap in those days. The Ctesib- on the pedals. ius Model Mark I needed about a half -dozen men to blow it, One odd fact about pedals. Developed early, they pro- but it set no records. gressed rapidly in Germany, sometimes going to two octaves. Centuries later, by 1362, the water chambers had been The rest of Europe, too, readily accepted pedals. But Eng- superseded by bellows working in gangs. In an organ at land didn't take a shine to them until 'about 1790. Maybe Halberstadt, Germany, built by the priest Nicolas Faber, a the British wanted to be sure the pedal board wasn't just a score of overgrown blacksmiths' bellows were used. `Bellows - passing fad. Their first pedal installation on record was in treaders" placed each foot in a special shoe arrangement, St. James' Church, Clerkenwell. (Let us not knock the working two of them as they held handrails above their organ builders of England, though. The firms of Henry shoulders. Willis and John Compton have built some of the greatest Through evolution, wind supply became more efficient, res- instruments ever to sound a pipe.) 39 If you'd like a record album of authentic early pipe organ to Jordan, an Englishman, who devised a Venetian blind sounds, try, fur one. Columbia's A Mozart Organ Toar, by E. effect for an instrument in London about. 1712. It took more Power Biggs. He plays the music of Mozart on instruments than a century for this addition to the baroque Brttstwerk used by the composer himself when touring Austria and to meet acclaim on the continent. Maybe the British were Germany. making up for their tardiness in accepting pedals, for this A word of warning: If a record jacket mentions "tracker was the first continuously variable control for loud and soft action" organ, he prepared for a bit of shake, rattle and dynanticson a pipe organ. Opening and closing the shutters roll in the recording. Some, but by no means all, trackers did not give the full effect desired, muffling as nutch or more had noisy linkage between key and pipe. You can hear it than it softened the tone. Still, it was something else to add on some discs, so don't tear clown your music system when for effect-and another pedal for the organist to worry about. you encounter the strange sounds. When asked about the Solo organ is just that. The chamber is well -stocked with execution on tracker manuals, one organist said, "Well, you incisive solo voices to carry the melodic lines over its own press a key, then go for a drink of water. By the time you accompaniment and dial. of the other chambers. return, there's your note." This represents an extreme view, Pedal orgi,,, and rite nut-too-cornnutri echo organ are self- for most modern and some 18th century tracker action in- explanatory. Pedals were, first used almost. as drones on bass struments are easy to play and quick to respond. tones, later became essential support and then gradually Enough of mechanism for a while. How about some of the capable of occasional solo passages in, their own right. The terms the jacket -writers toss around so freely ? When a stop echo organ used with some of the more elaborate instru- list accompanies a record, it reads as though several different ments is a chamber located at. some distance from the other instriunents are rider discussión. The writers mention Great, pipes-no wonder stereo is the coming thing in recorded Choir, Swell, Solo and Pedal organs for a four -manual in- music. Organs have had it for hundreds of years! stallation, then' blithely list the voices included-using four Siies vary, of course, from small, two -manual church and or five languages to do it. Harking back centuries, when residence organs to the enormous four -manuals now available. these were separate organs in a sense, the designations stick. As an example of sheer size, the Atlantic City installation Each organ has its special use. offers seven manuals with 455 ranks of pipes anti 1250 stops.

18th CENTURY ORGAN in cro.cc .section-featured three ma,t- tually, operated bellows filling the wind chest. Keys and/or pedals actuate pallets via tracker action, releasing air to pipes in haupttverk (above) or pn.citie (right) chambers.

Great organ is the "original" organ corresponding to the ,Normally, each "organ" has a chamber to itself. Of course, "Hatipttuerlc" of the baroque organ. All pipes are meant to size and architectural limitations combine to force modifica- be exposed, their primary pnrpnsc to pi ovide music as a solo tions, but modern builders work near -miracles in design and instrument. Volume is determined by the pipes themselves, acoustics. On mtiny installations, most chambers will be voiced for tonal differences as determined by the designer. built with swell shutters, multiplying the total effectiveness. The early baroque organ, with some modern mechanical re- Along with this, the vurious chambers are coupled, permitting finements, is still being built today, with good LP records the organist to play one "organ" with,a manual normally used to prove it. for another. The so-called Choir organ was a late development being Like Topsy, pipe organs "jes' grew." Now they were be- derived from the baroque Positiv-a small set of pipes coming downright cumbersome, flaying a recital called for usually placed in back of the organ_ bench and before the a combination musician,sician, strong man and contortionist. This I-laapswerk. Its purpose was to accompany the voices of the is where pneumatic assists came in, later to be supplanted church choir. To keep from overpowering the singers, pipes by a combination of electromagnets and small, quick -acting were voiced for softer tones and frequently enclosed behind valves. 'l'he following paragraphs may be a bit technical but screen or grillework. In early days, choir organ had an in- there's no way out. dependent manual to itself, just as the great organ. The pneumatic organs used air pressure in bellows to boost What has some to he known as the swell organ is credited the effort on the keys. Though complicated, and not always 40 H!Fir REVIEW reliable, the system was a tremendous help on large instru- Many of these, too, are surprisingly good imitations. ments. Since fully pneumatic actions are now relatively few Part of the graceful appearance that marks a pipe organ in number, let's look at a modern console. ís due to the symmetrical alignment of pipes in chromatic A key is pressed, making contact with a low -voltage circuit scales: the large diapasons, slim and petite strings, reeds under it. Wired through a relay, a magnet attracts a small with their intriguing hardware. All combine for a well- armature -valve, opening the wind chest. Action is so rapid balanced whole in sound as well as esthetic design. Sizes it is exceeded only by some makes of latter-day electronic run the gamut, right up to little peanut whistles less than organs. The electric action, now almost universal in the a half-inch in speaking length. United States, was perfected about the turn of this century, This is where you can check your hi-fi coverage. From a just in time for the motion picture theater, without whose low of 16 cycles the range may often soar to a high of 16,000. existence it is doubtful if many of the organs we presently Builders, even centuries ago, made pipes in this range- enjoy on records would exist. knowing darned well no one could hear them. But they Now that we have buttons to push and keys to play, how thought it might add to the total effect. Who knows? Maybe about the pipes themselves? They are simplicity itself, up some of them weren't averse to loading a customer when to a point. they had a live one! If you can find a dime -store tin whistle, make a good, criti- Wedgwood's A Comprehensive of Organ Stops uses well cal examination. It has a mouthpiece for the entry of air; over a hundred pages to explain and picture thousands of a lip to disrupt the flow of air; and a small block of wood pipe voices both current and obsolete. The high number is or metal immediately behind the lip, restricting and directing due in part to many stops that sound the same, but with air against the lip. This block is called a languid, a sophis- different names. A typical organ can have from fewer than ticated word for tongue. There you have an organ pipe, of a dozen to well over three hundred different voices and com- sorts. binations each on a stop tablet or draw -stop. When a stop list mentions numbers like 2-foot, 4 -foot, etc., The classic instruments employ many duplicated stops in up to 32 -foot, it means the pipe -length of low "C" in that their various chambers for both tone color and ease of execu- particular set. Each doubling is an octave. Four -foot ís an tion. To give an idea of the confusion that can reign supreme octave below 2 -foot, and on down the line. at an organ console, here ís a very sketchy list of stops and Thirty-two foot means just that. It's a wind tunnel that their voices. It is not intended to present an actual stop list, belts out a 16-cycle blast, felt rather than heard. Pipes have but to give examples of some of the names: been built and are used on 64 -foot pitch, but all the listener gets is an earthquake effect in the seat of his pants. Open, or flue pipes, are the foundation of any pipe organ. Diapasons Strings They're called diapasons, emitting a tone quality imitative Principal Gamba of no other instrument. That first "box of flutes" used pipes Twelfth Vox Angelica of this type, and today they are found well -distributed in Fifteenth Dulciana modern organs in all pitches to 2 -foot. Take one of these Geigen Principal Gemshorn open pipes and put a plug in the top. It becomes a stopped Violone Violoncello flute, and an octave lower in pitch. A 2 -foot stopped flute Octave Echo Gamba sounds as a 4-foot. Flute tone Reeds Usually the largest pipes are made of wood, both for light- Claribel Tromba ness and resonance. There are certain types of metal pipes, Flute Harmonique Clarion though, to 32 -foot length. They are made of zinc and tin and Concert Flute Hautboy weigh upwards of 1,000 pounds. For their individual char. Bourdon Coroopean acteristics, even the metal in the pipes is considered-brass Flageolet Corno di Basso (mainly for horns) ; a mix- trumpets and "spotted metal," Lieblich Gedacht Orchestral Oboe ture of tin and zinc; and lead. Each imparts a flavor in tone. Clarinet Still reading the stop list on a record jacket, we see violins, Tuba cellos, violas, etc., called by dozens of names. These are stringed instruments, but there the resemblance in an organ loft ends. On many pipes you'll see a projecting fin on each Historically, pipe development followed no pattern. Build- side of the lip. Naturally, they're ears. On string -toned pipes, ers, organists and designers all worked at the gradual ac- there will often be a round cylinder of wood just below the cumulation_ Through the years, some voices are lost in a fog lip. It's a beard, and further guides and disrupts the air of antiquity-others have been in 115e for as little as fifty flow, giving a definite string quality to the sound. In lower years. In tone quality, they can range from a cloying sweet- registers the strings are about as imitative as you can get. ness to sounds uncouth as a belch. Finally, there are the reeds, and here pipe -makers have (to be continued) a real picnic. Look at a saxophone or clarinet mouthpiece. Change the bamboo reed to brass. Call the mouthpiece against which ít beats a shallot. This assembly is combined in a cylinder or cone which forms the lower portion of the Robert Haze'leaf has been a "Mighty Wurlitzer" fan pipe. The upper pipe may be straight, conical, or with a flare since he first heard them accompany 2 -reel comedies, circa at the top-each shape giving its own effect to tone. A wire .1925. He was introduced to the anatomy of the organ projects from the reed enclosure for tuning. Sliding it up through affiliation with the Theater Organ Club of Los or down changes the vibrating reed's length. Angeles. This branched into a liking for all types of organ From this basic design we get trumpets (that's a reed?) , music as well as the craftsmanship going into the instru- the oboe family, clarinets, saxophones and other ersatz voices. ment itself. Mans 1959 41 yück egles

You can build a hi-fi library of basic classics for under $100

By DAVID HALL

J1IGIl:-FIDELITY for $1.98 with name conductors and or- cisiirn and Berliorian style, there is more musical vitality chestras? "I don't believe it!"-this remark has here than i either of two recently issued stereo albums- sent many record buyers scouring through the Schwalm al. $3.96 it is a fantastic bargain. Catalog. But it Is an easy matter to prove that it is possible Until recently, the Camden label concentrated on re -.issues to build a genuine hi-fi classical collection -from the more from 78 rpm originals-tapping a superb vein of recorded than half -dozen $1.98 record labels. artistry. Lately. Camden has come forth with a fine series of From the one hundred fifty classical discs bearing the $1.98 brand new recordings, such as the tastefully eloquent Bee- price tag we have singled out thirty-five which offer distin- thoven sonata disc with pianist Ania Dorfmann or the superb guished music, well performed, and respectably recorded set of "student pieces" for violin, played by Norman Carol. according to modern hi-fi standards. To this group you can and for piano as neatly interpreted by Lorin Hollander. \Ve add .another twenty by way of supplement for those to are now promised a big new symphonic series from one of whom the music's the thine--re-issues of great pre -LP per- the best of Europe's smaller orchestras, the Oslo Philhar- formances with Tnscanini, Koussevitrky, Stokowski, Raeh- monic. Rachmaninoff's C Minor Piano Concerto, Haydn's ntaninoff, Ponselle, Lehmann, and Kipnis. Surprise Symphony, Grieg's Peer Gynt Suites, and Ferde London Records has given the $1.98 hi-fr repertoire the Grofe's Grand Canyon will be in the stores by April-and biggest shot ín the arm by transferring some of their choicest in stereo at $2.98 each. B.S. (before stereo) monophonic recordings to their Rich- Vanguard, that connoisseur label*, itas been paying more mond label. Chances are that the fifty discs comprising the and more attention to the broader aspect of public taste. Not present Richmond catalog constitute a bare beginning and the least of Vanguard's contributions has been their SRV that eventually the greater part of the London flu catalog series of $1.98 classics recorded in Vienna, most of which (recorded prior to 1955) will turn up on $1.98 labels. are also in the process of being made available on low cost True. RCA Victor's Camden label and the Harmony series stereo discs. The Mario Rossi version of Riinsky-Korsakov's produced by Columbia have been steadily building up a Scheherazode is sonically top-drawer in anybody's league. varied catalog of topnotch classic repertoire and there arc Another fine buy on Vanguard mono is the Bach concerto indications that their activities will be accelerated in terms disc with Felix Prohaska conducting with bis accustomed of re -issues and brand new recordings. But, the fact remains vitality and light touch. that it has been London's Richmond re -issues that have ap- Period's SI4O series stems from a smaller scale operation plied the strongest impetus toward the development of a con- thin those summarized thus far, but two items-the Vivaldi sistently high quality line of S1.98 classical discs. Four Seasons and the Boccherini Cello Concerto miscellany The Richmond listings hold their own on both musical and represent excellent values by virtue of the repertoire and .onic grounds and some still retrain "best recordings"-e.g., the redoubtable Janos Starker as cello soloist. These ele- the Ansermet-London Symphony version of Rossini's Boutique ments adequately compensate for minor sonic deficiencies. Funtasque ballet as arranged by Respighi. or the Sibelius So much for the highlights from the list of S1.98 discs re- disc with the late Erik Tttxen and the Danish State Radio corded as LP originals. We will =ay, in a word, that you Symphony Orchestra. can select your repertoire from this category with confidence. The Columbia Harmony line calls for careful selection, Quality of pressing is in no way inferior to the general run but there are some extraordinarily pleasant surprises-nota- of $4.98 discs. bly in the form of the Rochester Philharmonic recordings of The $1.98 repertoire is generally weak on chamber music Viennese classics under Erich Lcinsdorf's baton. His Bee- and music for the voice-opera in particular. There are thoven "Eroica" has been considered with ample justice the hard-boiled economic reasons for this. One has to do with best all-around monophonic version of this mighty master- the fact that discs in this price bracket must sell in massive piece. Nor do Lcinsdorf's versions of Mozart (generally quantities in order to make their issue worthwhile. The other superior to Iris later Westminster recordings) and Schubert revolves around the bight artist royalties called for in con- have to take a back seat. An out-of-the-way "best buy" is nection with most major operatic recordings. Hence it may the Rochester Oratorio Society recording of the Berlioz

See "Portrait of A Ar Requiem. While it takes no prizes for the - Record Company-Vanguarct,^ Htrr \Iuste Rr,tne. ultimate in pre Sept. 'SS, p. SS, 42 IitFr' REVIEW be some time before the low-priced disc repertoire begins to with a dozen classical symphonic favorites, although some- expand beyond the hest loved "50 pieces" of the symphonic what variable in performance and sound. However, their repertoire-except in fits and starts. latest release-a complete Handel Messiah on four stereo The "fits and starts" in this instance have to do mostly discs at $11.92-show that they are going to provide top with the remarkable line of re -issues from RCA Victor's 78 quality merchandise. This recorded performance is one of rpm recordings that have been made available on the Camden genuine merit on all counts, musical and sonic. RCA Cam- label. Even without access to the masters of its former den. has begun to jump on this bandwagon which would British EMI affiliate, the RCA Victor vaults boast a fabulous seem to show the shape of things to come. If more labels treasury of great recorded performances made prior to the with major artistic and financial resources do likewise, it will microgroove epoch, a substantial number of which can still be the neophyte record buyer with limited budget who will be successfully rehabilitated for modern aural consumption.* reap handsome benefits in musical enjoyment. Some, even without the enhancement of "hi-fi," remain priceless artistic treasures and irreplaceable documents of musical BEST HI -Fl BUYS AT $1.98 interpretations. The Camden re-issues noted here barely scratch the surface of what could be made available. There are a number of remarkable Stokowski-Philadelphia BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 Vanguard SRV 105 in F Major; Suite No. 2 in B Minor; Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, Orchestra and Koussevitsky-Boston Symphony performances Jan Tomesov (violin): Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Felix Pro - which could be made to sound quite tolerable and which hash cond. would represent the work of these mighty virtuosi of the BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 Richmond B 19017 baton in their prime and with their best orchestras. As it is, in 6 Major, Op. 58. Wilhelm Backhaus with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Clem- we do have Koussevitzky's excellent Beethoven "Fifth," and ens Krauss cond. Stokowski's "Nutcracker"; but there is much, much more BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto in D Richmond 8 19034 worth digging into. Major. Op. 61. Toscanini's New York Philharmonic recordings show him Ruggiero Ricci (violin) with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Sir Adrian Boult coed, for the most part at the very peak of his form; and the later ones of the series like the Beethoven Seventh Symphony, BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonatas-No. 8 Camden 458 in C Minor, Op. 13 ("Pathétique"); No. 14 in C -sharp Minor, Op. Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Haydn, and Rossini Se- 27, No. 2 ("Moonlight"). miramide Overture, still sound quite well.** Anie Dorfman (piano. A few noteworthy surprises among Camden's orchestral BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3 In E -flat Major, Harmony 7053 re -issues are the discs of the Op. 55 ("Eroica' ). young Leonard Bernstein in Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf cond. music composed by Copland, Gersbwin and Bernstein and the BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 in A Harmony 7074 remarkable anthology of French repertoire under Pierre Major, Op. 92. Monteux's baton. Milhaud's Protée Suite is a real find and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf cond. offers some of that 20th century French master's most vital BERLIOZ: Requiem. Harmony 501 2 12" and uncluttered writing. Rochester Oratorio Society, Theodore Hollenbach cond. By far the most exciting aspect of Camden's re -issues is BERLIOZ Symphonie Fantastique. Richmond B 19010 Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, Eduard van Beinum cond. comprised in the line of discs known as The Art of ...; BIZET: L'Arlésienne-Suite No. I; Vanguard SRV 107 the Kirsten Flagstad, Alexander Kipnis, Lotte Lehmann, Ezio Carmen-Suite. Pinta, Rosa Poºselle, and Sergei Rachmaninoff discs are Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Mario Rossi cond. all real treasures offering unique and incomparable interpre- BOCCHERINI: Cello Concerto in B -flat Major; Period SHO 301 t.atíons, regardless of their sonic shortcomings. There is CORELLI: "Christmas" Concerto; RAVEL: Introduction and Allegro; plenty more where these came from-some of it, like the PROKOFIEV: Overture on Hebrew Themes, Op. 34. Janos Starker (cello), Edward Vito (harp) & various ens., Anton discs of pianist Josef Lbevinne, cellist Emanuel Feuermann, Heiler & others cond. soprano Elisabeth Rethberg, and baritone Giuseppe de Luca, BORODIN: Prince Igor-Polovfslan Dances; Richmond B 19032 once available on Camden have been withdrawn. FALLA: El Amor Brujo-Suite. London Philharmonic Orchestra, Eduard van Beinum, Anthony Col- lins conds. WHAT of the future of the high -quality low-priced discs? BRAHMS: Violin Concerto in D Major. Richmond B 19018 As intimated earlier, it would not be surprising to see a Christian Ferras (violin) with the Vienne Philharmonic Orchestra, major expansion of the $1.98 catalog resulting from a Carl Schurichf cond.' wholesale transfer of recordings made prior to 1955 as the BRAHMS: Symphony No. i in C Minor. Richmond B 19016 major Iabels build their stereo disc lines. Whether the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, Eduard van Beinum cond. major firms other than RCA will consider the possibilities BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 in F Major. Richmond B 19050 Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, George Seoll cond. of the $1.98 category as a working repository for great re- BRITTEN: The Young Person's Guide Richmond 8 19040 cordings of the pre -LP past remains to be seen. to the Orchestra; PROKOFIEV: Peter and the Wolf. Meanwhile, the low-priced high -quality stereophonic disc Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, Eduard van Beinum cond.; at 82.9& is fast becoming a major reality-a trend sparked Frank Philips with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicotai Mafko cond. by the Stereo -Fidelity label of Swarthmore, Pa., which led off BRUCH: Violin Concerto No. I in Richmond B 19021 G Minor; MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto in E Minor. Alfredo Campoli (violin) with the New Symphony Orchestra, Roy- Eduard van See "Old Wine in New Bottles," ñiFt Raw, Jan. '59, p. 35. alton Kisch cond.: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Beinum cond. There are still quite a number of outstanding pre -LP Toscanini performances that we feel should come out as Camden re-tsaues-the Haydn Symphony DEBUSSY: La Mer; RAVEL: Mother Goose. Richmond B 19007 No. 98, the Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings the Strauss Ts'itsck-Tratrch Polka, Suisse Romande Orchestra, Ernest Ansermet cond. and Wagner's Faxlt Overture are some of the NBC Symphony recordings we have in mind. From the Philharmonic series we should have Rossini's L leaüa,ra DVORAK: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Richmond B 19003 in Algeri Overture, or the complete set of BBC Symphony recordings comprising Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 1 plus the Patient and Fourth symphonies, Op. 95 ("From the New World"). Mozart's Magic Flute Overture and Rossini's Overture to La Scale dl uis. National Symphony Orchestra. Enrique Jorde cond. Mann 1959 43 GRI EG: Peer Gynt-Suite No. 1: Harmony 7057 Myra Hess (piano) TCHAIKOVSKY: Nutcracker Suite, Op: 71a. Piano Sonata Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf cond. in A Major, Op. 120; Harmony 7119 Trio In B -Flat Major, Op. 99-Schubert (with Yelly d'Aranyi and HAYDN: Symphony No. 94 In G Major Harmony 7105 Felix Salmond). ("Surprise"); SCHUBERT: Rosamunde-Incidental Music. Alexander Kipnis Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf cond. (bass) Boris Godounov-Excerpts; Camden CAL 415 MOZART: Symphony No. 35 In D Major Harmony 7072 Moussorgsky-Eugene Onegín-Prince Gremin's Aria-Tchaikovsky; in Major 551) K. 385) ("Haffner"); Symphony No. 4f C (K. Sadko-Song of the Viking Guest-Rimsky-Korsakov; Prince Igor- ("Jupiter"): Galitzky's Aria-Borodin; Roussalka-Tho Miller's Aria-Dargomijsky Rochester Philharmonic Orchesfra, Erich Leinsdorf cond. (with Chorus and Orchestra, Nicola' Berezowsky cond.). MOZART: Symphony No. 40 In G Minor Harmony 7054 Serge Koussevitsky cond. the Boston Symphony Orchestra (K. 550]; SCHUBERT: Symphony No. a in B Minor ("Unfinished"). Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf cond, La Mer-Debussy; B Gynnopedies- Camden CAL 376 Satie-Debussy; Rapsodia Espagnole-Ravel. RACHMANINOFF: Plano Concerto No. 2 Richmond B 19009 Peter end the Wolf-Prokoflev Camden CAL 101 in C Minor, Op. 18. (with Richard Hale-Narrator); Till Eulenspiegel-R. Strauss. Julius Katchen ¡piano) with the New Symphony Orchestra. Ana- Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67; Camden CAL 405 tole Fistoufari cond. Egmont Overture, Op. 84-Beethoven.

ROSSINi: La Boutique Fantasque-Ballet. Richmond B 19012 Loft. Lehmann (soprano) London Symphony Orchestra, Ernest Ansermef cond. Des Wolohan spricht; Mein Mists( hat Camden CAL 378 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade- Vanguard SRV 103 amen Rosenmund; Botschaft-Brahms; In darn Schatten meaner Symphonic Suite, Op. 34. Locken; Anakreons Grab; Auf ein altos Bíld; Auch kleine Dinge; Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Mario Rossi cond. Peregria No. I-Wolf; Gretel-Pfitzner; Ich leibe dich-Beethoven; Selige Nacht-Mars; Lehn' define Wang-Jensen; Die Manner sínd SiBELIUS: Symphony No. 5 in E -flat Major, Richmond B 19036 méchant; Der ErIkSnig; An die Musik-Schubert (with Erno Balogh; Op. 82; 'Corolla Suite, Op. II. Paul Ulanowsky-piano). Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra, Erik Tusen cond. Pierre Montour cond, the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra STRAUSS FAMILY: Tales from the Vanguard SRV 104 Prot6e-Symphonic Suite No. Camden CAL 385 Vienna Woods-Waltz; Persian March; FeuerFes+ Polka; Village Swal- 2-Milhaud; 'star Variations; Fervaai-Prelude--d'Indy; Sarabande-Debussy- lows-Waltz; Ritter Pasmen-Csardas; Eljen a Magyar-Polka; Roses Ravel; Rakocáy March-Berlioz. from the South-Waltz; Radetzky March. Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Anton Paulik cond. Edo Pinxa (bass)

R. STRAUSS: Don Juan, Op. 20; Richmond B 19043 Ernani-Infelice, e to credevi-Verdi; Camden CAL 401 Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op. 28. Robert the Devil-Score the riposate-Meyerbeer; Le Caid-Drum Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Clemens Krauss cond. Major's Air-Thomas; Don Carlo-Dormiro sot net Manto-Verdi; The Magic Flute-O Isis and Osiris-Mozart; La Juive-SI la rigour; STRAVINSKY: Petrouchka-Complete Ballet. Richmond B 19015 Vou qui du Diet vivant-Halevy; Requiem--Confutatis-Verdi; Suisse Romande Orchestra, Ernest Ansermet cond. Norma-Ahl del Tebra-Belliní; Faust-Le Veau d'or-Gounod; II Trovatore--Abbietta Zingaa-Verdi; The Marriage of Fígaro-Non TCHAiKOVSKY: Violin Concerto. Richmond B 19011 Ruggiero Ricci (violin) with the New Symphony Orchestra, Sir piu andrai-Motart. Malcolm Sargent cond. Lily Pons (soprano)

TCHAiKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet; Richmond B 19027 Lakme-Bell Song-Delibes; Camden CBL 101 2 12" Overture 1812. Lucia di Lammermoor-Mad Scene-Donizetfi; Rigoletto--Caro London Philharmonic Orchestra, Eduard ven Beinum cond.; Paris name; Tuffs le fade-Verdi & others. Conservatory Orchestra, Enrique Jorda cond. Rosa Panselle (soprano) TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 Richmond B 19006 La Vestale-Tu the invoco; Camden CBL 100 2 12" in E Minor, Op. 64. O nume tutelar-Spontini; Ernani-Ernani, Involaml-Verdl; Aida- Northwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hans Schmidt- Pur ti riveggol; La tra forests verginl-Vardl; La Gloconda-Suici- Isserstedt cond. diol-Ponchie(li; L'Africana-In grembo a me-Meyerbeer; Norma VIVALDI: Concerto Gross', Op. B Period SHO 309 -Costa diva; Mira, O Norma-Bellinh La Force del Destino-Pace, ('The Four Seasons"); Concerto in C Major for 2 Trumpets. pace, mio Dio; La Vergine degli angeli; Act 1V Finale-Verdi; A Paris Collegium Musicum, Roland Douatte cond. l'alme-Fontenailles; Si to le voulais-Tosti; The Nightingale and the Rose- R i ms ky- Korsa kov. DISCOVERING THE PIANO- Camden 460 Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee; Granados: Spanish Dance Sergei Rachmaninoff (piano) No. 5; Schubert: Moment Musical, Op. 94, No. 3 & others. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B -flat Minor, Camden CAL 396 Lorin Hollander (piano). Op. 35-Chopin; Carnaval, Op. 9-Schumann. VIOLIN FAVORITES-Teltin': Presto; Camden 419 Mori: Rosenthal (piano) Variations on a Theme of Corelli; Chopin: Nocturne In Csharp Mi- Piano Sonata 3 in B Minor, Op. 58; Camden 377 nor; Mazurka in A Minor; Fiocco: Allegro; Serenate: Zigaunerweisen; No. CAL Tarantella No. 5 Kreider: The Old Refrain; Liebesfreud; Liebesleid: Schón Rosmarin. In A -flat Major, Chant Polonais (arr. Liszt)-Chopin; Norman Carol (violin) with Julius Levine (piano). Air and Variations-Handel; Blue Danube--Waltz--J. Strauss. Jesus Maria Sanromb (piano) Rhapsody in Blue; Concerto in F-Gershwin Camden CAL 304 GREAT PERFORMANCE RE -ISSUES (with the Boston Pops Orchestra, Arthur Fiedler cond.). Leopold Stokowski cond. The Philadelphia Orchestra Leonard Bernstein conducting - Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71e Tchaikovsky; Camden CAL 100 Jeremiah Symphony Camden CAL 196 Carnival of the Animals-Saint-Saéns (Orch. designated as "War- (with Nan Merriman-Soprano); On the Town (excerpts); Facsimile -Ballet-Bernstein. wick Sym. Orch."). Billy the Kid-Ballet Suite-Copland; Camden CAL 439 Arturo Toacanini cond. the N. Y. Phiiharmónic An American in Paris-Gershwin. Semiramide Overture-Rossini; La Camden CAL 309 Karsten Flagstad (soprano) Traviata-Preludes Acts I & III-Verdi; The Sorcerer's Apprentice- Dukes; Siegfried Idyll-Wagner. Oberon--Ozean, du Ungeheuer-Weber; Camden CAL 462 Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92- Camden CAL 352 Fidello-Abseheulicher, wo ells+ du hin7-Beethoven; Lohengrin- Beethoven. Eueh luf+en die mein Klage; Tannhauser-Elisabeth's Prayer; Die Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Camden CAL 326 Walkure-Ho-jo-to-ho; Du bis+ der Lens-Wagner (with The Phila- Op. 54a-Brahms; Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream- delphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy cond.; with Orchestra, Hans Mendelssohn; The Barber of Seville--Overture-Rossinl; Symphony Lange cond.). No. 35 in D Major (K. 385) ("Haffner")-Mozart. 44 HIP' REVIEW On a Chassis Built for Two

Survey of nine dual power amplifiers for use with stereo preamplifiers

by WARREN DEMOTTE

IAIN article published in our September 1958 issue,'" it and unpowercd units are real in lessening cost, space and

y was postulated that "the separate preamplifier provides weight. Unfortunately, these virtues are only potential since the means for achieving the fittest reproduction of sound." there is no uniformity in the style of connecting cables and As a corollary, we also stated that the separate stereo pre- plugs and universal interchangeability ís not possible. amplifier "permits the use of power amplifiers that conform The outputs of most preamps are cathode followers, so the to the audiophile's preferences in quality and wattage." leads between preamp and power amplifier can be quite long At that point, we left the power amplifier, but the hi-fi (even to 50 feet) without discernible treble quality deteriora- manufacturers stayed tritlt it, and now we have nine dual tion. hence, ít is possible to set the power amplifier in an power amplifiers before us for consideration. 'these are new out-of-the-way place which iS well ventilated, while the pre - 1958-59 products, specifically designed for use in component amp, record and tape mechanisms, and tuner, which generate hi -ft stereo systems. very little heat, are located more conveniently at hand in Each of these units consists of two individual but identical cabinets or bookshelves. amplifiers employing a common power- supply and mounted As the operational flexibility of a stereo system is primarily on a single chassis. Each has one power transformer and determined by the design of the preamp, it is evident that two output transformers, plus their concomitant: tubes, capac- the power amplifier can he kept to basic simplicity. Besides itors, resistors, et al. input jacks and output terminals, which are usually con- Any one of these power amplifiers can be used with any nected just the once and then forgotten until the time for self -powered stereo preamplifier. The Acrosound, Arkay, overhaul or repair arrives, any device fór making changes Leak, Pilot and Sargent -Payment are graced with tapofi is subject to two questions. (1) Is it a function this can be arrangements that can supply filatnent and plate power to performed only on the power amplifier? (2) Is it a function unpowered preamplifiers or to unpowered tuner/preamplifier that properly belongs to the preamplifier? eumhinations. As we stated last month in our review of the If the answer to the first question is affirmative, well and Pilot SP -210 preamp;" the virtues of combining powered good. If the answer to the second question is affirmative, then

"Stereo 1're:unp 1'rmierc," p. 27, "Stereo Precunt's-Conricle Two." I-IrFt R6tunw, February 1959. p. 40.

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CHOOSE YOUR WATTS OUTPUT lo match your speaker system, Those shown here (I. to r., Alfec, Pilot, Leak, Harmm)-Kardon and Knight) range in power output lioi: 15 to 40 watts. MARCH 1959 45 DU_1L PO'r rIEN AMPLIIIFIERG Ir 1R STEREO tensad on data anta 3pra>1ilcaJons-aupplÍad by thl* iriWariutaat trw) Laºtl tour,kºtaporCºs aa+Italn rellptºmunis nol tlestnonn3rt.et'1 finad envidian

ALTEC SÁRGEIT- A yROSDUPiD ARKAY ANiAl, Kli IiGIT LAÁiIETTE UnPIILOT LAMSIEIIG KARD I, R'AXMGY lk1OoEL 20-20 345A SPA -55W HK -250 KN-1515 LA -310 STEREO 50 SA -260 5R-534

In10E 99.501 270.00 79.952 99.95 74.50 69.503 189.00 129.50 106:60

PoWer per Channel 18 WATTS 40 WATTS SO WATTS 25 «WATTS 15 WATTS 18 WATTS 25 WATTS 30 WATTS 17 WATTS

6", 51/a". ht 5'/ 65" 6n 6J/4 t 67/8" 6'/2.. 5'h ..

Size Width 10" 16'/2" 15'/a , 15" 135/x" 131/4" 131/4" 153/4" 141/4"

Depth 7" 12.1/2' 8 7'/2" 9'/º" 109/i6" 105/e" 71/4" 8 %

Net Weight (lbs.) 18 38 26 26 19 20 27 32 20

Output Tubes EL84 6CA7/ÉL34 6L6 6L6GB EL84 7189 KT -66 6CA7/EL34 7189

Level Controls YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO YES

Bias Balance Control YES YES., YES YES NO NO YES YES NO

Damping Factor 20 1 16 8 10 1.5 23 4.5 10

Output Taps-Ohtlis 4-8-16-32 8-16 4-8-165 4-8-16-32 4-8-16-32 4-8-16-32 4-8-16 8-16 4-8-16 (per chanñel)

Fusing YES YES YES, YES YES YES YES YES YES

Paralleling.Swftcll YES YES6 NO7 YES YES YES NO NO NO

ConveniErtce Outlets NONE 2 2 NONE 1 1 2 2 1 o Porter Tapir}f YES NO YES NO NO NO YES YES YES

CI1aritwl;RevDrsing NO NO NO NO NO YES NO NO. NO

On Olf SMrtch YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

ArÓIeJIQ'oi 101; «le* S69.10_ 5_ Paul 'phantom., et third i,rgkq Lj4. ? aroilorl o IF SPA15, prii! $ib[ pS,. 6. 3+-l1tchrii pertl 4/I.s31.n11 a1 Inputs. Also chonpes output impedances automatically. 7. Availobto nS tal r:rj10 pr1.6 547.50. 7. inWh tctt.p put (0 paralle/ b¡t11nsMf.crass duplicate input jacks. i Yntsaps`dHlvlhsysLniy. the control is probably 'a duplication. A, such, it unneces- sarily adds inconvenience, complexity, expense and air increased possibility of breakdown. Because the power amplifier is usually hidden away "and not readily accessible, any- control ,located on it. is incon- venient, so it should be necessary. In this necessary class, we can -think of oitly three controls: bias balance, paralleling and level. The bias balance control adjusts the electrical relationships around the output tubes so that bum and di=tor- lion in this part of_ the circuit are at a minimhm. Paralleling permits the utilization. of the sum" wattage of both channels in monophonic listening. The level controls make it possible to adjust the inputs of the dual amplifiers so that equal volume comes out of both speakers -when the pfeantp stereo 11 ¡¡ balance control is.at zero (center) position. They also can t be used to limit the output of the amplifiers, so that when e. r the volume is turned on'fuil'at the preamp, the loudspeakers. . , are not overloaded. Without level controls, care must be taken to acquire speakers capable of accepting thefúll output or that the system's volume control is never raised beyond the danger point. SARGENT-RAY. The balance control-or controls--obviously should be on MENT (above) features level each high wattage (20 watts or more) power amplifier. Once -t controls 11Ní1 get, they rarely require further adjustment until-either chan- lock doren with nel begins to exhibit signs.of weary The same is true of the a holding met. level controls. Chassis is white Switching the inputs of the power amplifiers into a parallel enaMel set off relationship can be done headily enough by the preamp. By by contrasting itself, this permits a monophonic signal to be amplified by metal cage. both channels and heard through both speakers simultaneously. By strapping outputs, the total wattage of both ampli-' Piers can be heard through one preselected 'speaker. This LAFAYETTE cannot, be effected by' the preamp controls; it must be ac- dual stereo complished hi the power amplifier. Only the Altec Lansing a,npUjSc' 'is achieves this with the flip, of a switch; the others-"require re- 70% printed wiring of the speaker connections. circuit, making it easy to wire Of lie fourteen stereo preambs we have surveyed, only from a kit. three did not include a stereo reverse. Hence, only the owners of these and the user óf' fwó monophonic preamps who ob- durately refuses to link them with a stereo adapter would need a channel reverse switch -on -the power amplifier. The value of the on -off switch that appears on some of amplifiers (see Hi.Findings, p. 53), has not been included these dual amplifiers eludes us. As the preamp is the con- in any of the stereo amplifiers examined, Instead, they each cif on=off trol center- the sy'stem, it invariably includes the have a presetfactor which should be given consideration if a function. Of what use, then, is this switch on the power Critical speaker system is to be employed. amplifier? The system cannot function with the power am- For example, the good sounding Eico IIFS-2 streaker sys- plifier tiff, so the switch miist always be at the "on" position. tem which incidentally Heeds a high wattage power"amplifier If, through some quirk, .the power 'amplifier is plugged di- also needs an amplifier with a 'very high damping factor. rectly into the house 117 -volt a.c.. outlet for independent con- Hence, the, powerful Altec Lansing would be an excellent trol, the system's owner certainly has confidence in the choice except fot'the fact that It would not óivc as good a infallibility of his memory. He also does not worry much transient response as the less powerful Leak-with its higher about inconvenience. .damping factor-used with the same speaker. The Altec Lansing; Arkay, Harman-Kardon, Leak and All of these units perform very satisfactorily.' Not one of Pilot will drive -any .speakers on the market. The other fun- them reaches distortion leve]s that arc unreasonable at nor plifiers cannot he used to peak effectiveness with very in. real Iisteninc. levels. It is worth noting that in no instance efficient speaker systems. This must be borne in mind when are the output tubes over 'driven. The,new RCA 7189 tithe. lniyingaeitlter speakers or amplifier. Alto, it is wise to match which is rated somewhat higher than the EL84, may be 'used the recommended damping factors of these components as instead of the EL84, but'the reverse is.not always possible. closely as possible, although some leeway is permissible Whether your stereo systern or your purse finds more com- without ill effect. Impedances should also be matched. It ís patibility with the efficient lightweight Ai.'rosound. tine eco- somewhat surprising to note that neither the Altec Lansing nomical Lafayette or Knight, the professionally -style Alter: nor the Pilot ha; 4-ohm speaker taps; some very good speak- Lansing, or any other -uf these dual amplifiers, you «/ill have erg are rated at "this impedance -figure. a durable instrument that does its allotted task well. Variable damping factor, prevalent It Monophonic power -Warren DgMotte MAtícit 1959 47 Upbeat on Two Counts today's mass audience smelly 'because there is now a larger proportion of young people among the listening public of from page (Cautioned 3.) the electronic media. The danger líes in catering predominantly to ibis majority more suited to the home listening situation in Moderately - sized rooms. audience and thereby removing from the environment the stimulants for esthetic. growth. Of course. you can't blame .15 loug as the result is musically valid-that is, as long rise youngsters for not buying what doesn't appeal to Them. as it does not falsify the meaning of the rnhsie I hae no But at the stone time they discourage richer types of musi- objection. But there is no sense in pretending that the type cal expression hi die popular field. The problem becomes of sound we now deliberately create on recordings is the one of policy in radio and TV broadcasting and in music pub- replica of what we hear in the concert hall. It isn't, and we lishing. don't want it to be. "Concert hall realism" has been tech- A new song is plugged so hard on radio and TV that it nically superseded. We have a new sound -ideal to which we is played to death within a few weeks. Great songs with are becoming accustomed through our phonographs. genuine lyric and melodic content just don't lend them- For better or worse, this may lead to a rather absurd situa- selves to that kind of saturation marketing and fast turnover tion. I often wonder what will happen in a few wars when typical of radio and TV. Therefore the publishers seek and a younger generation of conductors takes over the podium. push simple tunes, elemental and aggressive in their ap- I now see these future orchestra -builders as music students proach. Ln other words a sort of "musical tabloid"-disposa- listening to records u great deal. Of course. records arc Irle after short use. wonderful study material and no previous generation of mu- These external factors acting against the genuinely talented sicians enjoyed the advantage of having such a \vide reper- songwriter today are one of the reasons why 1 believe that tory available to them in recorded form. But in the process talent in the song -writing field has not. deteriorated. Ii is of listening, these youngsters may get sonically conditioned merely outshouted and cant get a song in edgewise. by hi-fi. As conductors of the future. they will expect from This, of course, is profoundly discouraging to individual the orchestra the kind of soturd they get front their Phono- composers. But I am not discouraged about the future of graphs-which puts a reverse twist on high fidelity. popular music. I believe it is talent rather than economic or The idea of "live" music the sound of recordings imitating technical circumstance that ultimately shapes the develop- is an odd turnabout of means and sort of tail -chasing. ends-a ment of music: I still believe that, an individual composer dog situation. in any province of music, giserr time and stamina, can tran- Such circular speculation nattually gels us nowhere and scend the prevailing climate. all we can do is wait the turn of events. Meanwhile I would Considering the sheer mass of musical infantilism and like to shift our attention to another aspect of musical de. bunkum lyrics on the air. I admit that it is sometimes a little yelopmeuts in our time that concerns the lighter side of my difficult to ntaintaíu this optimism. But perhaps we can look musical two-way sheet. I am often asked why I draw my at the situation this way: An art., like any other growth, musical material chiefly from the great songs of the '30s. needs manure at its roots. Since we are providing that in is is to The implication that present-day songwriting not up quantity, perhaps we can eventually expect a good musical par and that our collective musical imagination has faltered harvest. But let's not subt'itute the fertilizer for tine crop. since the (lays of Gcrsinvin, Kern, Youmans, Rodgers, Schwartz and Porter in their heyday. THE BEST GOULD ON RECORDS I rely on the songs of the '30s and early '40s mainly be- As Serious Composer cause litany of the perennial favorites happen to have been written al that lime. But I disagree with the premise that Concerfetfe for Viola and Band. MGM E 3714 $3.98 Emanuel Vardí with MGM Orchestra, Arthur Winograd cond. the art of songwriting has withered since then. I believe that Dance Variations. RCA Victor LM 1858 $4.98 talent is the attribute of an individual; not of an era. It is Whittemore & Lowe (duo-oiamists) with the San Francisco Sym- phony Orchestra, Leopold true that there was an amazing lot of talent around in what Slokowski cond. Declaration Suite; Jekyll RCA Victor LM 2264 $4.98 ís now getting to be known as "the Gershwin era." But for and Hyde Variations. (available in stereo) Notional Symphony Howard Mitchell all 1 know, some all-time great songs might he written right Orchestra, cond. Fall River Legend-Ballet. Capitol P-8320 $4.98 now. The trouble is that they would have a hard time com- Ballet Theater Orchestra, Joseph Lev;nc cond. ing to the surface and gaining public recognition. Interplay-Ballet (American Epic LC 3021 $3.98 Concerteffe No, 2). THE real cause of the apparent paucity of great songs to- Car de Groot (piano) with the Hague Philharmonic Orchestra, Wilicm van Otterloo cond. day lies not in lack of musical 'imagination but in the Spirituals for Everest 6002 $3.98 pattern of musical marketing. The music business today is Siring Choir and Orchestra. (available in stereo) London Symphony Orchestra, Walter Susskind geared to a different audience. It is no longer the relatively cond. As Light Composer sophisticated Broadway public to which the major- part of the musical output addresses itself. Instead, it is the youngsters Battle Hymn; American Youth; RCA Victor LM 2080 $4.98 Fourth of July; Parade for Percussio n. (available in stereo) with their TV sets and juke boxes. It is difficult to project Morton Gourd Orchestra. a great lyric rune to this audience. They don't want a melodic Rhapsodies on Familiar Themes; Columbia ML 4657 $4.98 Rhapsodies for Piano and Orchestra. revelation; they just want a charge. They want to he jolted. Rochester Pops Orchestra, Morton Gould (pianist and conductor). Take my own four children. They- go for ruck -and -roll Windjammer- RCA Victor LM 2232 $3.98 and say, "Daddy, wiry don't you write music like that?" Of Music for the Film--excerpfs. (available in stereo) Morton Gould Orchestra, Course, at their age the simple rhythmic appeal of such music As Conductor is a valid experience. Bat they will eventually outgrow it COPLAND: Billy RCA Victor if t.beir environment also contains elements LM 2195 $4.9B to st.inrulate a the Kid; Rodeo-Ballets. (available in stereo) natural maturation of taste. ,rust the same, they represent Morton Gould Orchestra. 48 Martin Bookspan RATES THE BASIC REPERTOIRE item S of the "First Fifty" Beethoven's "Eroica"

A shocker in 1805, still ahead of its time, a challenge to every conductor

"ONE of the most incomprehensible deeds ht ants and ANGEL-Klcm,perer brings letters. the greatest single step made by an Individual nobility, OW11(1c711'. and composer in the history of the symphony and in the history rivh sonic detail of music in general," is the way Paul Henry Lang (in flhisic in IP'estern. Civilization) describes the work which sprang into Ludwig Van Beethoven's consciousness and which occupied lihit through 1803 year. the all of and into the following This, ie 5. mighty E,-oicn Symphony, is perhaps- the most personal and _ N^4 x characteristic work that Beethoven ever composed. :'.T.j.;r:I.i: !. For the must . ' R.'5, source of such a creative outburst, we recall á:' «. Kin' Lite spring of 1802, when a Dr. Schmidt suggested to the then e l(ee«Elt(é.:' ,7N2:.7.= 32-year.old Beethoven that he take up lodgings in a íluiet t'lacc where his Riling hearing might bo sp: red_ The traught composer tlhemcupon rented a small peasant house in Fe.Vremll -.. Hciligenstadt, a peaceful suburb of Vienna. Here was an ideal . location; for in the mornings he could take long walks in the woods and meadows of the surrounding countryside and return refreshed to his music sketchbooks. He was alive with music that summer as never before. To a friend he wrote "1 live only in my notes atul when one composition is seat-cly RCA VICTOR-Toscanini's reading. a model for ,Tony, ended, another is already begun. As I work at present I am .1 1tt'hiQN1' N. h tr . rr n,unriorent for all bcqueotiy occupied with three or dour compositions al the .aftl'trb t.ArCtN,Ht same time." ,5l.1 4sjlu, 01.11:1e.

To his friends Beethoven presented an outward appearance WOW now high-spirited, now sullen; (tone knew, however, of the calamitous battle he was waging within himself: he had become aware that his deafness was a progressive and incurable 111:1,7111.11. affliction, that he was doomed to a life apart from his fellow \\II11,1\t a....,1V..,,.,.1L,...,7 men. Among the papers found after his death there 'was a M1vl .w large, folded _sheet dated I-feiligenstadt. October 10. 1802 and addressed to his two brothers, Carl and Johann, "to he read and executed after my death." the -baring Heiligen- This, soul DECCA-Jochn,n favors stadt Testament, tells of die composer's tortured state of the broad approach. backed mind. Near the end of the document is this significant sen- by ultra-.cpa

Tricked-up sound in multitrack recording revamps two -piano trade

By HANS H. FANTEL Illusirations by Bob Weber

TAMPER INC 'vcith the entrails of a piano ís a compulsion classical taro -piano team. Rchearsintz Ravel's Bolero they common among mechanically -minded small fry. It re- were trying to set off the one insistent note that taps the mained for duo -pianists Ferrante and Teicher to develop such rhythm throughout the piece, so that the car could easily urges into a notably strenuous and profitable art form. pick it out. But no trick of touch or pedaling kept Raven's "There arc many ways of playing the piano without even hypnotic rhythm of the repeated G from being drowned in the touching the keys," says Arthur .Ferrante and promptly pro- tonal torrents. At last, near desperation. Teicher jammed his ceeds to demonstrate by tapping the strings inside the piano pencil eraser between the strings. That did it. .Now the G with a pencil eraser or stroking them with a soft brush while sounded like a tight, muffled drain, ominously beating against holding down the sustaining pedal. A delicate, shimmering the rest of the music. sound welled up. Still holding down the pedal, he then hit That moment of exasperated inspiration established the the sound board from underneath with the heel of his hand. principle and technique of Ferrante and Teicher's unique An iridescent boom came from the instrument. brand of pianism. "The sounding board is a inictue drum" explains Fer- The intrepid experimenters then proceeded to modify the rante, "capable of beautiful percussive sounds. And don't piano sound by scattering nuts and bolts on the strings, vary- think percussion is just crash, hang and bump. You can get ing the effect by replacing the nuts with chains, tinsel, and wonderfully delicate effects. Or, you can pluck the strings they call "an occasional plateful of silver macaroni." Later like a mandolin. Don't forget that the piano still contains they undertook the conQtruction of highly elaborate devices its ancestors-harp, lute, dulcimer, zither, clavichord, harp- known respectively as bones, bongs, pings, strums, plucks, sichord-it's a whole museum of sounds." and clucks. A whole orchestra of sound variants soon in- The "museum" of non-pianistic. piano sounds was first habited their pianos. opened to the public in a big way by John Cage, an American As so many other areas of experimentation, this, too,, has composer who "prepared" his piano with nuts and bolts and its clandestine side. Like "Mack the Knife" of WVeill's famed other paraphernalia strewn on the strings for the playing of ballad, Ferrante and Teicher keep the tools of their trade his own music. Teicher and Ferrante have refined these tech- strictly out of sight. Not that they arc naturally furtive, but niques and now apply them to playing popular favorites, show so far the U. S. Patent office has failed to acknowledge the tunes and the like. In effect, they "orchestrate" the songs originality and exclusiveness of their assorted bongs and with their sonic experiments. clucks; and tvhile imitation may be the sincerest form of These sonic byways first appeared to Ferrante and Teicher flattery, it can also ruin a business. No one is permitted on merely as a detour from their regular routine as a strictly stage at their concerts. The gadgets remain under cover until 51 they are slipped speedily inside the duo -piano recitals in droves exposed themselves to assault by Steinways. At recording sessions, en- sounds sans part-il, The magnet, incidentally, bad two poles. gineers must have a special "security One drew the audience; the other acted on the pianists them- clearance'- before being admitted any- selves. It pulled them away from the classical repertory where near the clanking parapher- into areas more inherently hospitable to experiment:. They nalia. turned toward the tunes that traditionally serve jazzmen as Organists have it easy by com- springboards for imprnyization. Popular and Broadway songs parison. If they wont to change the art: now the chief foundation of their sonic edifice. But the lane color of their instrument. all they solid piriniSIic craftsmanship of their classical training was hate to do is pull a "stop." 'set Fer- never compromised. It is still clearly in evidence in even rante and Teicher mint jump np in their wildest experiments, lending to what sounds strictly the middle of n piece, jail, their gnd- "way out" an astonishing flavor of disciplined ntusicianshii . get into the grands. and hack down This musicianship was nurtured at New York Iitilliºr:d to the keyboard in time for their next School of Music. wlttre the team was formed when each mute. An allegro con brio played in partner had reached the ripe age of six. Ferrante, u native this fashion literally keeps them hop- New Yorker, and Teicher, a prodigy from Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ping. Mapping their musical arrangement. they cnn.;t tidy ask themselves "Is it feasible from an athletic view- point?'' Translated into practical situ- ations, this means 'Tani reach high C with a bong inside the piano while holding a chord in the bass?" or -Can l gel hack in time fur that left loud rite alter pulling the _iizur across the upper strings?" 11'itluout meaning do imply outer similarities, a physielo- g'st once reported dial woad ehopping and piano playing are the two fie -1 strenaí,ns forms of work. The statement was based nn calories of energy expended per unit time. 1 itb their own brand of "athletics" added to the usual "keyboard exercies' Ferrante and Teicher probably do the mast phys- 1rally demanding job in the whule history of nutsieal performance. JOHN CAGE played a "prepared" 1)1(1110. Compared to the fast -paced workout at a live concert, their sound recording sessions scent like a breather. Each effect bad been enrolled at billiard's Preparatory Division .,(ter is prepared at leisure and the various "takes- spliced to- each alarmed his parents by picking out tunes at the age of sparks gether afterwards, But the final product with un- two. By sheer circumstance "f "being there" the two tots paralleled sonic frenvy. 'l he studio permits pianists and were harnessed together for twoitíano work. From the start. engineers to throw together respective bags of tricks their it was a winning combination. 'I ogether they progressed to into a hi_ clangorous pile. The pianistie arsenal of effects is more advanced stages of training. sharing. the same teachers, reinforced by virtuoso engineering. No less than seventeen and after completing graduate work in piano, composition mikes wire used at a recent session, feetliug five recording and orchestration, they joined the billiard faculty. it -talks gimmicked wirth different filters, variahle speed eon- Over the years, Ferrante and Teicher grew into a sort of Irols, and hoop -type reverherators. The track,- are then cross - Siamese twins joined by two pianos. Even marriage and dubbed and superimposed upon each other until the sonic growing families in both the Teicher and Ferranti; households witches' brew 1 stereo attains its ultimate potency. recent did not budge their musical partnership. release even resorted to such legerdemain as blending rever- This life-long association is the key to their freewheelinl over beration front the left channel to the right channel and arrangement; of popular songs and show tunes. 'Their kind vice versa. The might best lie diagnosed as a kind of restil't of pianistic hi-jinks have so much spontaneity that they are acoustic sehizophrenis. almost unwritable. This raises the question how one knows Tonal ginuni< key. recutded or live, proved a lwtont mag- what the other is going to do next. net. Viet audiences that would have passed tip conventional "We read each other's minds." is the simple answer. 'We don't have to spell it out-. We feel idJeas right in our finger, "But can you mind -read fingertips?" "When you've been playing piano together s'nce the age of six-you can!" .1.5 for the popular acclaim, of their sonic experiment:, the pianists modestly disclaim their own originality and credit their success to the temper of the times. "The public has been sensitized to sound. The interest hi high fidelity sound trpredmction has made people responsive to the element of tonal color-so they are receptive to our ideas. 'ion might say we're riding the crest of the electronic wave." ATHLETICS rind mind -reed /in^creipx, -Hans II, Fantei 1-ndings sil AN EQUIPMENT REPORT

Knight KN-1260K Ducted -Port Enclosure Kit of s:345. The KN 800 is a three-way speaker consisting of a 2000 cycle mechanical crosso\er and a '1000 cycle transition to a horn -loaded, compression -type tweeter. Manufacturers Data: A dueled -port enclosure kit for 12 - inch full -range loudspeakers. May be modified to acconupmodate The assembled speaker system is surprisingly rigid and the use bornty'pe speaker or separate tweeter. Enclosure is of a ducted -port smooths out the bass region as far down as 50 :i2" h. x 17th." w. x 15" d. \Vood surfaces prefinished, grille cloth cycles. The tweeter is not excessively efficient and the constructor affixed, and connecting wires soldered to terminal strip. Available dues not find it necessary to back u0 on the tweeter level control in mahogany, limed oak or walnut finishes. Price 536.50. (-U1ied to be sire that the bas: and mitl-ran,,,es are not being overpowered. Radio 1\,. \Ve-tetat Chicago Ill.) Corp., 100 Ate.. 80, All in all, the system sounds smooth and suitable for use in moderate to pnoclerately large Ming rooms for "along-thewall" instal it-

!With -all due respect to the late 1)r. Lindner, the manufacturer of I inns. This enclosure missed a good het in not calling it the "50-? Iinute Kit." This is exactly bow long it took US to assemble the seven Acrosound Ultra -Linear iI Power Amplifier pieces, attach the four legs. bolt down a three-way KN-800 speaker, ;mil connect it up to an amplifier. We were not out to break any Manufacturers Data: Power :nnplifier for monophonic use records so it would nut bit too surprising to bear of the KN-1260K rated at 60 watts, 120 watt peaks. 1M distortion less than 0.S% being assembled in just over a half hour. The beauty of the whole at 50 watts, or less than 1.0)á at 60 watts. Harmonic di -Rum -lion operation is that it could just as well have been assembled by a Jells than 1.0% within ± 1.0 rib. (00 watts) front 20-20.000 cycles. police doitytrursclf fan-it would have looked and worked just Frequency response at 1.0 watt is ± 1.0 db. from 5.85.000 cycles. as well! or at 60 watts -I- I.0 db. from 18-30.000 eyelet:. Variable damping The KN-1260K is u sign of things to come in the kit field. While factor control range (1.5 to 10 (or fixed at 15). EL34/6CA7 output ]Mused. 1.6 there is -a hard determined core of wood finishers and polishers, tubes with possible substitution of 653O's or KT -88's. volts ruts input for 60 watts output. Price $109.50 wired or $79.50 there is a much bigger market for prefiitished enclosures and equip- as a kit. (41cro Products, 369 Shuns I tine, Philadelphia 28, Pa.) ment cabinets. By prc6nishing, we mean that all exposed surfaces are stained or ycneercd, !raped sud polshed. The constructor slips The staff of 1-ItFt REVrt:w' was hard put to decide two things the necessary panels together and holds them in place with screws about the Ultra -Linear 1f: Can we resUy'caII the lower priced ver- sand glue. Most pref_nishe.d-and the KIN -1260K is s good example sion a "kit" for the do-it-yourself fan, and if it is, why would --have carefully mitered or tongue -and -groove joints so that once anyone spend an extra $30.00 for a wired model'? Since the inter- assembled it is difficult to íl'ist.iuguish the kit from a factory -finished pretation of a "kit" is fairly liberal, you eau look at it from the product. angle That the manufacturer thinks your services are worth $15.00 \Ve mounted a Knight KN800 12inch eQeakcr in our lest enclo- an hour, ':bat's right, it lakes just two boors on the nose to (pen sure. This speaker sells for $4,1.95 or is made available at the time the boxes. bolt the. chassis together. mount the transformers, mount of the purchase of the enclosure: kit al tut $8.00 saving, at a total the circuit hoard. «older the few wires anil affix Ib.t cage over the

DUCTED -PORT ENCLOSURE kit rb- ,cold by Allied Radio features pre - finished top and side.t with the plastic grille cloth attached to the

front pintel. 7unitel for the ducted - port is visible in right hand photo below speaker. 1iberglas but- ting urns affixed to enclosure by the manufacturer. Wire leads from KN-800 speaker go to the treble level control (fop) and tel the .speaker input terminals (bottom). These are all soldered in place prior to shipment. Constructor (reeds only to assemble f --_ screwdriver tt 1 3H1 the enclosure. Amplifier atop en- lbah i ,. closure ix a 25 -watt Kniglit-Kit. A"x + t, . :: - .1.;5s n r .,' .I ' .-: 53

n,onbpnonic or sleteophom:. -5Kerwood as the besfáuy'rn a complete High Fidelity Home Music Center.

Edward S. Miller General Manager un,Tn77nr

MARCH 1959 tubes. In all honest},, even the most fumble -thumbed could put rings and cover plates. 5 Press -On plugs. 12 twin -lead insulator, this one together-we l-c seen more difficult toys for 6 -year -olds. 100 feel twin -lead cable, terminating resistor, necessary hardware and instruction booklet. price, The gigantic saving in time is clue to the use of a printed List $67.75. (Jerrold Electronics Corp., The Jerrold Building, 15th and Lehigh, Philadelphia 32, circuit board-which iu this case already has the tuhe sockets, Pa.) resistors, capacitors and bias rectifier mounted anti soldered in place. If the constructor had to do this himself the time expendi The modern drone with one or two FM receivers and one or Iwo

-1s hi-fi listeners we were interested primarily in the FU capa- bilities of this tuner. As claimed by the manufacturer, the tinter is exceptionally sensitive. Iu the heart of New York City under the Oiocl adverse receiving conditions possible-without an antenna-most of the local FM stations could he heard with a virtually silent background. These excellent characteristics arc due partially to the r.f. cascodc front end and partially to the unusual noise clipping limiter stage ahead of the ratio detector. Employing a dual diode using a principle seen frequently in short-wave Cont. muuitatinns recelyr ic. the output Of the ratio detector is uncommonly clean and with a %vide linear slope of 350 ke, Stability, the trick of holding the station once it is tuned hi, was handled witlt relative ease by the SR -d -ill. Proof of the pudding is, of course, the stability without the a.f.c, switched into the circuit. We let 9 the tuner cool off all through a %cry cool winter night. Next nto'uittg, we turned it bark on and the station was at the identical spot on the dial. In our iiifonnal itontc testing procedures. we do not attempt to JERROLD MASTER ANTENNA SYSTEM was designed for slate the distortion figures and percentages. Rather, we attempt home. would put the .suburban A typical installation to judge performance from a listeners chairside Tiersiective. Per- F:11 the broad -banal -TI' amplifier in the garage fed haps the can best sum up the aural impression made by the SR140 from the antenna On the roof. In some locales, the by saying that It.1 \i sound front a :Winn ltrnadenclirte a record works well of the antenna as in the aide. Output was comparable to the sound of the stone record played on our amplifier feeds 300-ohnt and a series of outlet lead own turntable will, a topnotch cartridge. jacks. Lead may he -stapled to baseboard or strung For those living remote from the benefits of FM and who may joists across in the cellar. Kit described in this review find it necessary In rely on standard AM broadcasts, we eau report is sole/ with cite outlets and 100 -leer of lead. complete that they, too. will be well serod by this tuner. The 1M refine- Lis! price shown is .subject to variation 10 from store meets include a tuned rd.. stage for additional sensitivity with a store with some discount allowed. usually special "Local -Distant" switch,_ This prevents over -loading on strong nearby stations while permitting rnaxintuni r.f. gain for (Conrhi,taid from page 54) high quality long distance AM reception. The variable bandwidth At convenient locations. outlet boxes tap o8 the signals from the 300nbin It ad and feed totem to the FM or TV receivers. The kit contains outlets which permit easy installation and eliminate the need for soldering or stripping the 300 -ohm twin -lead cable. As tested in the -Connecticut bills. reception was checked particularly for number and quality of stations in the FM hand. Before installation, sonic 20 FM station, could be received with qualify ranging front poor to fairly good. Installing the master home system resulted in greatly improved quality from all of the FM stations, and in addition; brought in five more station: that could not he heard without a broadband amplifier. The addition of a table model AM -FM receiver further along the 300 -ohm line dill not have the slightest effect on reception through the hi-fi FM tuner-either in loss el tignº1 strength or distortion from line reffectiots. 'i\ reception was similarly improved altrl. here again, coupling its another receiver had no effect on FM reception. STROMBERG-CARLSON AM/FM TUNER Ys shown here New home owners will flit' pleased to note that the f-iSK-3000 tt'iNtoal the mounting case. Tuning indicator (type system permits the use of a hidden attic :minima wltieb ordinarily EM84 with variable length horizontal bars) is mounted would have provided considerably weaker reception than a roof -tap in the center of the Caning din!. Switches on right .rule antenna. of panel control All selectivity, AM.ccn.citinii, AFC for FM, cad AM/Fill output to amplifier. Knobs are for riming and for output volume level. Unit is filled Stromberg-Carlson SR -440 AM -FM Tuner with a push-pull o/1-011 switch (on the level cottrol). iIan11f ieturers Data: Nine -tube (plus tuning indicator selector on the .1M band permits toe listener to choose sharp and rectifier) AM and FM tuner. Two -position AM selectivity: 1.5 selectivity a to [setlale n weak station from its stronger neighbor) kc. (hro:ull and 8 kc. (sharp). FM sensitivity is 1.8 microvolts or broad frequency range for improved tonal (-uality. Excellent AM for 20 db. quieting with 300ohni trou-nna input. Frequency re- reception results from the use of the built-in loopetiek antenna. sponse: AM --20.7000 cycles in the "broad" position. FM -20- There :ire two possible output connections front this tuner. A 20,000 cycles. Dimensions: 131/2 <1 h- x w x 9Ya" rl- Low- high impedance taken directly from the detector and a low im- intpclance cathode follower output controlled by tuner volume pedance from a cathode follower. The latter has its output goy- control. Price $159.95. Stroniberr Carlos, 1100 N. Goodman erncd by a panel volume Multiplex provisions also St., Rochester 3, N. Y.) control. are provided lit die Fit tuner section. The old maxim against judging by appearances is given the lic The tuning iodicºlor on the SR -440 has been connected to a by this handsome example of StrombergCarlsott's new styling. new type of feedback circuit which makes the visual indicators .lust in ease you haven't noticed, the basic lines are simple butt uncommonly fast, sensitive and oecrate. highly complemented through the knowledgeable use of gold and In summary, the SR -4148 is a handsome, well -made, sensitive white trim striking a note Of elegant opulence. Pulling ourselves AM -FM tuner that wonld complement any hi-fi installation. It is sway front its handsome decor, we found after a prolonged and sensitive miii clean in circuit design with such refinements that critical listening test that we could ea,ily agree that this tuner part it in a class by itself. sounds as aroU as it looks. fCaniinried on page 58) 11tF1 Rt:att:w Reduce record wear...

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Less mass, higher compliance with G.E.'s "Golden Classic" stereo -magnetic cartridge

The more moving ports, the more resistance to groove motion. t General Electric's "Golden Classic" fin RtCORDk 0 10 10KC wfSTiIX STEREO IA_ has only one moving,port- 1SKC I. )01(C RCA MONAURAL 114-E7 the stylus - which "floats"' freely in special-fórmu('a damping cushions. This means freer motion in the record groove. You get EREOU E4 CY. R1.PONSE less wear pn records and stylus, and superior sound at all frequencies. Hear the "Golden Clossic" GC -5 or GC -7 soon. You'll agree they are a fitting climax to 'the 'famous Generol 'Electric cartridge tradition. Ploys both stereo and monoural records Frequency response; 20 through 20,000 cycles Output 8 my Effective mass of 2 stylus about milligrams Lateral compliance 4-x 10-6cm/dyne; 100 13KC 30CC vertical compliance 2.5 x '104 cm/dyne Recommended tracking force. with professional -type tone arm 2 ít 4 grams. {Specifi- cations for Model GC -5.) Smooth response on both stereo and mon- Model GC -S, (shown) with .5 mil' diamond stylus, $26.95. aural records. Consistently high channel Model GC -7 with .7 mil diamond stylus, $23.95. -Model CL -7 separation, because -the stylus is magnetically with .7 mil synthetic sapphire stylus $16.95 (Manufacturer's sug- linked to the coils. gested resale prices). TM -20 -"Stereo Classic" tone _arm

A professional-type tone arm designed lfor use with G -E stereo Cartridges as an integrated pickup system. Unusual ,two-step adjustment permits precise setting of tracking force from 0 to 6 grams. Lightweight, brushed aluminum construction minimizes inertia- Statically balanced for minimum friction, reduced stylus u-_ and record wear $29.95 (Manufacturer's suggested resale price).

See and hear- the .G -E "Stereo Classic" cartridges and tone arm al your Hí -Fi dealer's now.,for more information and the name of your nearest dealer, write General GENERAL ELECTRIC Electric Company, -Specialty Electronic Componenti Dept., 44E3, W-- Genesee St.,. Auburn, New York.

` . ncu 1959 57 (Continuer) from page 56) results show a substantially smooth curve slightly tapering off below 45 cycles, The freeair resonance oI flu: speaker is appar- Stephens Trusonic B-100 Speaker System ently below 35 cycles. The enclosure itself is smart looking. primarily obtained through the successful execution of the subtle Manufacturers Data: Ducted -port reflex baffle utilizing design ideas. One, an outwardly canted front with a two -'inch 150CX coaxial speaker. May also be used ay a 1-, 2-. or 3 -way peak and secondly, a modernistic top which -to outward appear- system through addition of tweeter or mid -range speakers. Dimen- ances is 1'f inches thick. The absence of brass trim and plastic sions, 1311" h. x 31 Vi" w. x 101/2" d. Soft grille cloth wrap -around grille cloth is a pleasant relief from the recent excessive trend in on three sides. Solid top walnut or mahogany finish. Price S219.00. nbnl direction. (Stephens Trusonic, Inc., 8539 Warner Dr., Culver City, Calif.)

Since the first moment title system was connected to an ampli ficr, it Itas consistently won the accolade of being "easy to listen Bell 6060 Carillon Stereo Preamp/amplifier to." To our way of thinking, this can only be given to a speaker system that possesses an imposing array of negatives: it is not hoonty, it is not vibrant or unduly colorful, and it is not fatiguing Manufacturers Data: 'integrated stereo prea:op/amplifier to the car. By having just the opposite of speaker undesirables, rated at 30 watts per channel. 60 watts peak per channel, 120 watts total (leak. Frequency- response 15.30,000 cycles ±1 dh. the 11-100 system emanates a smooth, clean sotfnd. Harmonic distortion less than 1% at 30 watts at 1000 cps. Plum The fá.100 is available with a pre -mounted 150CX coaxial speaker. level 71 db. below rated output. Inputs (dual) ; microphone, The ISOCX consists of a "free -cone" suspension 15iuelt woofer NARIB tape head, magnetic pbouo, ceramic photo, tape recorder. a tweeter and midrange speaker and coaxially mounted 5KT toroid auxiliary. Controls: selector. left channel bass, left channel treble. crossing at 5000 cycles. ,Art 80M speaker is now available to those balance control, continuously variable loudness control. right chan- wanting more mid -range (though we don't know what for) with nel bass, right channel treble. level control, onoff switch, lo -filter, crossover provisions of 500 cycles. This should make a superb ltdfilter, function, stereo speaker selector. Rear chassis controls: three-way system for those finding it necessary to exercise control level set controls.for tuner inputs and tape recerdcr inputs. .1wo over the different speakers-or those faced with unusual room a.c. convenience outlets controlled by power switch. Outputs acoustic problems. (dual): speakers. 4. 8 and 16 ohms left and right; high impedance to feed tape recorder. Power consumption 230 watts at 117 volts, 'T'Ite 11.100 is a tiuctcdpal'l with the port exhausting out the 60 cycle. Tubes (11): 4-EL34/6CA7; 6ECC83/12AX7; 1-5V3. front of the enclostu-c. The duct is an 8 -inch long tunnel, espe- Size and weight: 6!/.-,,1 h. x ,16" w. x 11V.2" d.; 40 lbs. gross. Pricy cially engineered to provide the proper acoustic resistance to give 5'219.95. ( Bell Somtd Division. 1 hontpson Ramo Woolridgc, Inc., maintain damping to the speaker. This was verified in our tests Colulnhus 7, Ohio.) with several frequency runs in the range 20.31)0 The of cycles. This amplifier is going to be one of the great ones. It is a second -generation integrated stereo amplifier that exhibits the effects r,( careful breeding. Fortunately for the consumer. Bell Sound had been working with the design of integrated stereo amplifiers long before the appearance of the stereo disc. The fact that they have been able to produce several brand new products within the past year is undoubtedly clue in no small part to their early faith in the eventual evolution of stereo. The Carillon is rated at 30 watts output per channel, snaking it one of the most powerful integrated stereo amplifiers on the market. Each amine] Is capable of driving a low efficiency speaker uithoul strain. The power output circuit uses tithes 'that are practically loafing at maximum room %olnntc. There are numerous refinements in the Carillon. In our original stereo integrated alit. ,surrey (August 1958, page 30) we examined the Bell Moth1 3030 and at that title expressed a preference (or individual chan- - - o I 1_ nel tone controls over ganged tone controls. II is pleasing to see Z b -_ that the Carillon has 'lollowcd this thinking, and in feet, has gone I _ st +-r= ' - -. ,,F.. 1-141 one step further. Not only does it have individual channel tone r o 'cr - control., but the bass and treble controls for each channel are 1Ug1CaIIy rlrolrnted on the same corleentric shaft. This is in contrast - n^--- to the usual individual 'tone control mountings whereto the pass -_.-f[_ - i, it - - controls are on one side of the instrument and the treble controls t!T. °1 -?r -1r¢- -'- on the other. In the Carillon, the left channel controls arc on the I IdYI -` side and the right channel controls arc on the right side --no 1a) putt intended. ' - The Carillon continues to use the -_ handy on -off switch as a part of - , the. volume (.level') control. Pull the 4 ,.. '"7 knob out: the amplifier is . on. Push it hack in: the amplifier goes off. This push-pull arrange nrcnt, common to TV sets but too infrequently seen in hi-fi equipment. allows the volume a control to remain at a room setting without con14nuous adjustment whenever the system is iii rued on. The Corillon does not include the balancing and channel reversing method used in the Model :3030. The latúc.r, although admittedly exceptionally handy when mastered, certainly caused some per- plexed head -scratching until the mystery of the three interlock- LATEST TRUSONIC SPEAKER SYSTEM /Io171 .Stephens int, control functions became appnrcur. In the Carillon. a con-

asees u hn.ce-rr/la r dr/cted-port . encloatire Our rerieteenc liuuously variable loudness control is mounted concentrically on /0,1,1(1 be ii to exceptionally "easy ro Ii.cteir 10.ü Thc the same shaft as the stereo balance control. Thus, the two most speaker tteav a 15 -inch coaxial .Stephens Model 150CX. (Continued on page 60) Ilrhr REVIEW G5 "Stereo Classic" Amplirier-Moctd MS4000 40 watts of balanced stereo power ... only S17995

HARMONIC DISTORTION SINGLE CHANNEL /Area output ZdyL General Electric's MS -4000 40 -watt Amplifier,gives ós you power to spare for clean stereo reproduction, is with less than 1% distortion. It offers 40 db or Ko higher chanilll separation, a rumble filter effec- S 10 is w 22 25 MIDfRrOurNCY OWrR'1W1TT5I tive bn all inputs, and maximum output stability at all frequencies. BALANCE CONTROL tee vr u cvn,. va 1.w roo For top stereo performánce at a sensible price; FADING TO AMR '91''' RÁD+NT, To AMR "A'T' hear G.E.'s "Stereo Classic" Amplifier soon, 10 ,70

.so OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE FEATURES so

.L0 Full, balanced 20 -watt output from each channel (28 watts per channel music power) Flat re- ao \ sponse within 0.5 db from '20 to 20,000 cycles 10 0 Extremely low'hum-and noise 'level Single -knob 20` 00 40 50 do 70 SO controls for.easy adjustment of both stereo chan- Y. CONTROL RarwnoN nels ,at same t,íme Contour control provides F REOUENCY RESPONSE i' smooth, gradual bass boost without apparent P change -in sound intensity: Only $1 79:95* s MS -2000 (28=watt Amplifier) $139,95* KO .X0 qprY 14oCC S 10 nrOunNCr CPS

New G -E .Remote FM -AM Control RG-1000 Turier FA -12

Now.you con change the stereo perspective without moving Receives even. weak, -signals with 'unusually 1ów distortion, tram your chair) Two knobs permit adjustment of chonnel hum and noise level. No audible drift. Visual meter provides balance and volurñr' up to 30 feet from the amplifier. center channel tuning of FM and maximum AM signal, RF Especially useful in stereo because of individual preferences amplifier_stage in both FM and AM increases sensitivity. FM for channel balance and variations in room acoustics. May multiplex jack for stereo adaptor. .Built-in AM, antenna; also be used os volume control with monaural amplifier. folded FM dipole included. $129.95* 30 -foot cord included -$14.95 *, *Manufacturer's suggested resale prices.

See and hear the G -E "Stereo Classic" amplifier and tuner at your Hi -Fi deoler s now. For more information and -the name of your neareif dealer, wriie General Electric Company, Specialty ELECTRIC Electronic Components Dept.,46E3, W. Genesee St., Auburn, N. Y. GENE;RAL

MwacT3., 1959 59 (Continued from page aft) tt,c. line, and 123 volts for rural fines subject to high voltages. important functions of a stereo amplifier are contained nithin a The physical appearance of the Carillon is a designer's delight. fraction of an inch of one another, It is hancloutc and seemingly compact-both virtues having beau Knobs alternate with throw switches along the length of the maintained without sacrificing good engineering principles. to front panel. in addition to the tone, level, and balance controls aluminum cage extended above the regular top of the unit permits mentioned above, the fifth knob is for input selection. Like most ventilation and dissipation of heat given off by the Jutsky power good stereo amplifiers, the Carillon will handle any stereo or output tubes Iund rectifier tube. The narrow, front panel extends monophonic sound source: Inner, magnetic phone, crystal/ceramic well forward beyond the actual base of the unit. With this 'hidden pbono, tal e ltcad.'Iape preamp output and microphone. Two of lower portion and the upper cage, the Carillon is not exactly a 'die throw switches arc involved in high and low ctrl filters. A pygmy in height-even though it looks deceptively low because of third throw stcitch drrovides for stereo channel reversal and for the narrow irout panel. =trapping inputs together for monophonic use. The fourth. and The Carillon is a smooth working, integrated stereo amplifier. last, throw switch is for operating a second pair of stereo loud- There are no annoying bangs or clicks when switches are thrown. speakers, say for example, in a den or play room. nor are the, tone. volume and loudness controls eccentric in their The rear panel of rt'he Carillon is distinctly marked for all operation. The hum arid noise level is well below that called for the necessary input jacks. This too. is a decided improvement by good engineering specifications. There is sufficient record com- over the facilities seen in the Model 3030. Fingertip level setting pensation (three positions) to permit use of even your oldest controls (with blue colored coating) adjust the tuner and tape monophonic recordings. The Carillon also has provisions for imme- preamp volume levels so that they may be balanced with the diate use as a monophonic amplifier. There is little reason to exer- photo inputs. The primary of the power transformer is tapper] oise cation in thinking that this amplifier will go out of Mate. for two input voltage settings: 117 volts for nonOal, wellregulaletl ('or as long as there is disc stereo there will he Carillon amplifiers.

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Manuel Rosenthal Conducts the Or`chestre du Théátre National de 1'Opera de Paris on the following Westminster recordings: STEREO AND MONOPHONIC RAVEL Boléro; Pavane Pour Une infánte Défunte; (Also available singly) Rapsodie Espagnole. (WST 14023). RAVEL: La Value; Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales; Ma DEBUSSY! La Mer; Iberia. (XWN 18770 monophonic) RAVEL: Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2, with the Mere L'Oye (Complete Ballet).'(XWN 18751) (WST 14020 stereo) Chorus of Radiodiffusion- Francaise; Alborada Del RAVEL: Boléro; Le Tombeau De Couperin; Rapsodie AL8ENIT: Ibérla (Arbds Orchestration) .Gracioso; Le Tombeau De Couperin. (WST 14024) Espagnole; Alborada Del Gracioso; Menuet Antique; FALLA_ The Three -Cornered Hat `Suite No. 2) (XWN Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte. (XWN 18752) 18798 monophonic) (WST 14028 stereo) RAVEL: Daphnis and Chloe (Complete Ballet) with the FALLA: El Amor (with MONOPHONIC Brujo Amparito Peris de Chorus of Radlodliusion Franyalse. (XWN 18753) Pruliére, Mezo-Soprano); Nights In The Gardens of DEBUSSY: Prelude A L'Aprés-Midi D'Un Fáune; Jeux; Spain, Yvonne Loriod, plano. (XWN 18803 mono- Nocturnes:'Nuages, Fetes. (XWN 18771) phonic) (WST 14021 stereo) RAVEL: The Orchestral Ravel (Complete-La Vatse; STEREO Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales; Boléro; Ma Mtre L'Oye (Complete Ballet); Le Tombeau De Couperin; RAVEL: Daphnis and Chloe (Complete Ballet) with Rapsodie Espagnole; Alborada Del Gracioso; Mendel the Chorus of Radiodlffusion Franyalse; Alborada Del Antique; Pavane Pour Une Infante Détente; Daphnis Gracioso; Le Tombeau De Couperin. (WST 204) and Chloe (Complete Ballet). (XWN 3309). For complete Westminster catalog, write: -Dept: MR -3, Westminster, 275 7th Ave., New York, N. Y. 62 your

Reviewed by BEST OF THE MONTH MARTIN BOOKSPAN Warner Brothers scores a bulls -eye with Robert Prince's Ballets U.S.A. DAVID HALL and the dance sequences from Bernsteinrs West Side Story --"l can-

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65 DLArlc33, 1959 , recorded Excellent tralion who -í's not ashamed to say nesv phony. Curidari and Forresterare Performance: than Coertee and Recording: Resonant things in the old forms. with more opulent tone Khachaturinn's gift for melody and his West. From the standpoint of orchestral by Kapp The jacket of this disc-reissued feeling for dynastic 'rhythms are the inn pickup, the Westminster sound is ''dry" and defunct Unicorn from master,: of the now mediarely obvious things you bear at first; somethtics harsh in fortes, whereas with nt M.1'.T.", label --bears the Ice nd "Music but after several playings, new things keep Walter and the New York Philharmonic, details about, the con- and the notes cofitain cropping up for attention on this recording, sound ía wane full, and resonant, wthout of the Kresge Auditorium, where struction which r by far the best transfer of a Ibis - ,- ,ihe icy definition of the Schereltcn release. recording was made. Whatever efforts the slim tape I have ever heard. Russian audio If you like to -follow recordings with the and the h.ye gone into both auditorium engineering has never been noted for excep- score and arc particularly interested in fo]- to more than justified recording _seem be tional workhut- if this release is anI ex- ,lowing all of the instruments, 'the West- is superb. So, by the results. The recording ample, bigger 'and better recordings are nmfnster recording will be an irresistible too, is the playing. surely on the way. choice, because of its clarity and because Handel's music, The organ is ideal for The suíte'is based on the familiar story Selterchcn takes tills vast musical canvas the organist has an obvious affinity for and of the Thracian gladiator who led his and conducts it with transparency. Walter, are expertly the musk. The accompanists poorly equipped slave amsy ítgainst the on the other -hand, imparts, a warm glow, too, may be with played. Handel, credited in 73 B.C. Sham/ens haw been ar- a touching affection, and a love that corn - make delight, Romans un assist, since his concertos ranged into eight'scenes, the first four being line to -make one of the most memorable .. ful listening. played without pause. Alexander Gauk albums'ever issued. In short, this disc can lid recommended exisets beautifully disciplined playing from There is plenty of 'fire and dramatic in- without reservation. D. R. the State Orchestra of the USSR. The .tcñeity in boils versions, hut. Walter's light- principal melody (rims Scene and Adagio of uin_ is the kind to illuminate the nrountairi, HANSONc Merry-Mount-Suite, (see p. 801 Aeginn ar;(f Ffarmodins and the thrilling while Seliercheu's pyrotechnics give 'off a melodic ciitttour of the last scene between colt] light. In die ff!fld herauafaltrend epi- HAYDN: Cello Concerto (see .p. 76; also Spartucus and Phrygia rival in every way sode, Scherchen gives us the greatest mo- COLLECTIONS) the melodies we know ín Klrachaturian's ments with the Vienna Academy Chorus .more familiar works. I would say it is a and is in tliis instance superior toil- HAYDN: Symphony No. 100 in G 'Superior score. J. T. litstrious competitor. ("Military'); Symphony No. 102 in B -Flat. Actually, the. twai performances are Goth Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, Ferdinand Symphony No. 2 in C Minor distinctive and outstanding. You pays your Leitner cond. Decca DL 9989 $3.98 MAHLER: ("Resurrection"). Mifni Coertse, .soprano, Money and you takes your choice. Mine is Musical- Interest: Haydn at his best. Lucretia West, alto, and the Vienna Academy Walter's. Bitt Schcrehen 'has many fine Performance; At least one ís good Chorus. Vienna State Opera Orchestra. Her: moments, too. J.T. Recording: Good and bad mono Sct archon cond. Westminster XWN 2229 2 12" $9.96 " Decca, whose surfaces have never been STEREO-Westminster -WIT 206 2 too good, seems to have outdone itself here, Musical Interest: Considerable 12" $11:96 - Performance: Clean cut,.syrnpathetic at Jean - in my review copy. The Symphony Recording: Excellent, slightly harsh. Stereo Directionality: Good No. 100 is covered over with such au amount Stereo Depth: A little harsh of surface noise as to make it impossible 'Were it not for the obvious fact that stereo release of the Res- to review the pér-forniarrce. This is all the Columbia has only recently issued a tee-. Westminster's nrrcction Symphony more readily re- more the pity, since the Symphony No. 102 mentions performance of the Mahler C even veals handling. is well -performed: Minor Symphony directed by Bruno Walter, transparent Comparison that the The orchestra seems to he a fairly large this cintilar Westminster release would he with the Columbia stereo shows and, sur - one, and it is recorded at some distance, one of the moat outstanding ín its consider- latter has more dramatic appeal, pryingly enough, articrtlatkmn in the Wal- giving a nice otter -all shcén to the sound. able catalog of superior recordings Setter - ter spatial issue competes readily with D. R. dim gives us a residing that is- sensitive, bold, and dynastic. His sympathy with Schcrchen's effort Iri this case, the de- HAYDN: Trumpet Concerto (seeCOLLEC- Mahler's music is very evident. Scherobcn cision for Wolter would be even more pro- tiouneed, except t-llat Westminster's -bass T1ONS.) is frequently an ext reinisi. a rugged indi- line is better defined. Biit at the risk or be- vidualist'of the .baton. iie often is l:ay turns IYANOY-KRAMSKOY: Variations on Rus- ing redundant, let's -repeat that both re- sian Themes; Prelude (see COLLEC- córdings providegreat contributions to the TIONS) catalog. J. T.

KHACHATURIAN: Spártacos- Belief MALATS: Spanish Serenade (see COLLEC- Suite. State 'Radio Orchestra of the USSR, TIONS) Alexander Gawk cond. Monitor MC 2025 N,L.1, I I $4.98 MASCAGNI: tris-O come_ al_ tuo 'sottile Musical Interest: Magnificent (sea COLLECTIONS) - Performance: Far above average a Recording: Amazingly good for Russian , MENDELSSOHN: A-Midsunrner'Night's tape Dream: Overture, Scherzo, ,Nocturne and Wedding ,March; Symphony No. 5 in b slow long" does -it -seem since the Ameri- Minor, "Reformation." Detroit ,Symphony can public was made so dramutically aware, u Orchestra, Paul Pry cond. Mercury MG-_ of Aram Khachaturian? How many years .50174 $3.98 ago was it that the Sabre Dance took the country by storm, appearing even on_ juke 1811VµZ. ty ,1ry.} Musical Interest: 'MND-You bet; Ref- boxes? The 4-fusqueradc and Gairne suites ormafion Turgid Performance: Ordinary have become staple items by now, and it Recording; Good bas been aftogethcr too long a time sitic'e 'Very, very good and disappointingly bad. fresh music has arrived from the pen of in this reading of Mahler's treat score he This disc has to stand against some rr;ry this remarkable composer oil. discs. His is at his best. stiff recent competition: Szcll and the Cou- ballet, Spartacus, "which was premiered If articulation is whet you desire, their certgcbouw Orchestra in the music for if Leningrad by the Kirov Theater of Opera the Westminster recording would be found Midsrrnmrmer N'ight's Dream, Mttnch and the and Ballet iri 1954, is recorded by Monitor in some ways superior to Walter's magnifi- Boston Symphony Orchestra ín the kefor: for the first time: Here iá -a work aftourid- cent release.. The Vienna Academy Chores ntmion Symphony. Foray's performancea ing_,with ravishing melody. It. is refreshing appears much more concerned With the are respectable enough, without the fanciful

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H. conveying innocence, tenderness and pa- Exquisite, but with one Performance: vocal is glaring fault thetic grief the characterization Recording; Excellent MOZART: Plano Concerto No. 19 in F complete and overwhelmingly affecting. The Major, (K. 459); Concerto No. 20 in D Minor more passionate moments are tempered by Let us state at the outset that from the (K. 466). Ingrid Haebler with the Vienna characteristic restraint, but it all adds up standpoint of stylistic insight, interpretation Symphony Orchestra, Karl Melles cond. Vox to a deeply human portrayal illuminated and diction., these are altogether beautiful PL 11010 $4.98 by the oft -admired virtues of musicianship performances. It is generally agreed that Musical Interest: Supreme and vocal purity. these Elizabethan madrigals are among the Performance: Good In a part which is often entrusted to un- glories of English music, and the two com- Recording: Good assertive tenors Dí Stefano, ín resplendent posers represented here rank high on the voice, makes more of his opportunities than lists. Moreover, the works have been well Two of the greatest of Mozart's twenty- any singer on records since Gigli. Tito seven piano concertos receive satisfying chosen. Gobbi offers a sympathetic Sharpless, espe- What, then, is the "glaring" fault in the performances on this disc. In fact, in cer- cially resourceful in the "letter duet," al- performances? Strange as this may seem, tain respects, I found this reading of the though his voice has been heard ín other it is Alfred Defier himself who is the one D Minor Concerto preferable to that by roles with more freedom and richness. The jarring note in these otherwise excellent both Robert Casadesus and Edwin Fischer. best of the competent secondary singers is I refer renderings. The sheer novelty of Mr. Del- specifically to the second movement, Arturo La Porta, whose talents are utilized ler's high, counter tenor voice, has, I'm the Romwzze. Mies Heebler's tempo seems in the three unrelated parts of Yamadorí, afraid, blinded us to the fact that his to me to be exactly right, where both Casa- the Registrar and the Commissioner. method of tone production is not consistent desus and Fischer take it so quickly as Where this set will be found wanting, I to rob ít of its warmth. Yet, it is in that with that of the other singers in the group. am afraid, especially in the face of strong very same movement that also the His le the "straight," vibratoless type of I find Competition, is ín the engineering. Gavaz- one tone, which has become even more exag- disappointing aspect of her perform- zení's incisive, effectively paced perform- The gerated in recent years by his adoption of ance. faster middle section, an amaz- ance comes through with much orchestral what sounds like a colorless falsetto. The ing emotional outburst, could do with a detail inadequately defined. Also, the irate other singers in the group, on the other more demoniac approach. Here, Casadesus Bonze is not given the needed presence to seems to have the right touch. a hand, all employ a certain amount of As definite make the causes of his displeasure guff- choice, though, I prefer vibrato. To their credit, it should be said Miss Haebler, for ciently intelligible above the din of massed as mentioned a that they limit the vibrato very tastefully, above, she brings poetry to voices. Nor are the distant voices, frequent- the remainder in accordance with the needs of the music of the movement that is lack- Iy found in the score, rPAlized for best aural of this period. Nevertheless, the vibrato is ing in the two other versions. effects. The recording as definitely present in their singing. Mr. such, while ít is quite The standard Ricordi. libretto is en- good, is not up to the Deller's "straight" tone therefore stands standard set by Co- closed; my only complaint is that it follows lumbia, where s out of the ensemble, unpleasantly, present- Casadesu9 piano emerges the performance without indicating the with utmost clarity, together with the ening a completely different color-or lack of omitted passages. G. J. ít. At certain moments, when the music tire orchestral fabric. Generally speaking, the calls for a special effect of sadness, his present disc can PURCELL Tune and Air; Voluntary; Trum- he highly recommended on musical grounds. tone quality is wonderfully apt. But these pet Sonata (see COLLECTIONS) - momenta do not occur frequently enough Miss Iiaebler brings all the necessary élan to justify the consistent use of that "dead" to the Concerto No_ 19, and her perform. RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. tone quality. ance of the dramatic opening movement of 2 in C Minor, Op. 18; Moment Musical in E If Mr. Deller is convinced that the D Minor lacks nothing ín the way of Minor; Prelude in G Major. Benno Moiseí- madrigals witsch with the were meant to be sung entirely drive. D. R. Philharmonia Orchestra, without Hugo Rígnold cond. Capitol -EMI G-7143 vibrato, then it might have been incumbent $4.98 upon him to find five other singers of the PARADIS: Sicilienne (see COLLECTIONS) same persuasion. Since he did not, and Musical Interest: A great popular favorite since the other singers use the modern ap- Performance: Sensitive PRINCE: N. Y. Exports: Op. Jan (see p. Recording: Good proach, these othetwise_exquisite perform- 63) ances are marred, for the sensitive listener In the 78 rpm days Moiseiwitsch was at least, by the intrusion of his "white," PROKOFIEY: Love for Three Oranges- known as quite a Rachmaninoff player and unsupported tone. In addition, his occa- Suite (see p. 76; also COLLECTIONS his recordings of the composer's First and 68 HIFI REVIEW comeá ame orb CAPITOL STEREO RECORDS

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Mnncit 1959 75 TURINA: Dania Fantasticas (see p. 6l) finest you are ever likely to bear. The siring rune, the balance among the parts, VERDI: Otello-Love Duet (see COLLEC- ENCORE e and the attention to detail are things to ENCORE! TIONS) inane] at. 1 he familiar final movement of VISOTSKY: Variations (see COLLECTIONS) the Corelli is played with a marvelously gossamer quality. The recording, likewise Cello Concerto (see COLLEC- VIVALDI: is of the highest duality. D. R. TiONS) STEREO-Vanguard VSD 2013 $5.98 VIVALDI: 2 -Trumpet Concerto (see COL- . r LECTIONS) Stereo Directionality: Perfect Stereo Depth: Fine WAGNER: Die G$fterdarnmerung - Brünnhilde's Immolation; Tristan tind Isolde The Ili031eal phrasing here is, if anything, -Prelude and Liebestod. Eileen Farre.Il (so- too -too relined. but there ís delightful listen- prano) with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, ing to be had itere-especially with stereo Victor Charles Munch cond. RCA LM -2255 enhancement. Call this superior 18th cen- $4.98 tury `-Novak" if you will. Elegant record Musical Interest: Of course ing in every respect. D. iI. Performance: Excellent Recording: Fine TCHAIKOVSKY: Nutcracker Suite, Op. The Love for Three 'these performances were recorded in 71a; PROKOFIEV: Oranges Suite, Op. 33a; LIADOV: Eight Rostov) in November. 1957. just before Russian Folk Songs, Op, 58. Philharmor;io to record for -i Farrell signed n contract Orchestra, Nicolai Mello cond. Angel 35594 Columbia exclusively. Columbia's gain is $4.98 Erroll Garner is a fabulouslous f)ianist and a rol- view RCA Victor's lord, for Farrell assuredly will licking joy to hear, from any point of Musical Interest: Combination of the buff become a valuable property. As heard on at all, whether it's that of the hep jax2 familiar orchestra this disc the voice has a free, limpid quality or of tine well-informed svrn loony Performance: Excellent we've asked hint to take a of great beauty and it is produced with an subscriber-so Recording: Unusually bright few bows. (A familiar request of Mr. G.) ease and an accuracy that are thrilling. He's obliged with distinctive improvisations When slit assumes these roles in the opera ou would expect that another perfornt- Lady, on Mootinlow, Fancy, Sophisticated house, as assuredly she must one of these unce of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and 9 others. clays. a new glory will he -restored to the would he hastily considered by 11íc reviewer Erroll Garner Encores In Hi-Fi-Erroll Garner, Pianist CL. 1141 Wagner repertory, rind immediately unshed alongside umpteen GUARANTEED HIGH-FIDELITY AND Munrlr, who has coilaborated honorably other record; of this familiar score, and it STEREO -FIDELITY RECORDS BY in this. 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Make of Record Player - Make of Tape Recorder - 1 MnaCli 1959 77 the days. before the advent of the long- These are brilliant performances of un- pleyíng fecerd. They are the concertos by usual music, which, by the very nature of Haydn and This contemporary, 13occlrerini. the solo instruments, cannot avoid being 50 The performances ere all in the hernia of deseribed as "brilliant." Both soloists -- new projects for a virtuoso cellist, who obviously knows Ms Heston Symphony players-are among the way with the music,. I found his reading outstanding masters of their instruruents, ` rd o -it -yourself era" of the Haydn cout.erto preferable to that on and their performances are admirable in the Archive label reviewed above. The every way. Co, too, are those -Of thé. accUnr- ELECTRONIC faster tempi of the outside inavcr!cents give panying orchestra. EXPERIMENTER'S this version greater sparkle. The acoustics of the recordi'rag are -quite 1 3_ -Np 130' ?L The Vivaldi concerto ís actually a Iran- spacious, -which adds fittingly festive quality scription by Mr: ('assedo of one of that. to the recording: I would llave preferred a composer's sate tas for cello. Nevertheless, slichtly greater degree of strings presence, " it enaergea as appealing music. The soc- titeugh, especially ín the Haydn. The eherini, likewise, is not heard in its original recording, tis such, is excellent. D. R. ,form, since the slow movement aennilly came front another concerto by the same % f4 OPERATIC DUETS-Verdi': OTELLO composer. In view of the beauty of the y a d -Gia-nelfa norte densa; Mascagni: IRIS- music, this bothers me not at all. D. R. O, come al tuo soHile; Bizet: CARMEN- mi perla di lei: LES P@CHEURS DES PERLES -Leila mist, Gouaod: FAUST IVANOV-KRAMSKOY: Variations on - The 1959 ELECTRONIC EXPERI- Tardi si fa, Adrlio. Rosanna Ca.t9ri (sop,a- Themes MENTER'S HANDBOOK is now on Russian for Guitar and Orchestra; nof end Giuseppe di -Stefano (tenorI with sale! If you like to build useful, money- Prelude in D Minor; BACH: Couranle; the Milan Symphony Orchestra, MALATS: Spanish Serenade; VISOTSKY: Antonio To- saving electronic devices and experiment nini cond. Algal 35601 $4.9a with new pro.iects, the ELECTRONIC Variations on "Spinning Wheal": GIULIANI: EXPERIMENTER'S HANDBOOK is Concerto for Guitar and Siring Quartet. Musical Interest: Eor.operaphiles Alexander Ivanov-Krem'.koy (guitarist). Mon- for you. Each project has been , pre- Performance: -Enjoyable vocal display tested by the readers of, Popular Elec- itor MC 2024, $3,98 Recording' Satisfactory tronics. You'll find step-by-step instruc- Muical Interest: Variable, but,pleasani The five -extended driets-includiiag two tions, hundreds of illustrations and dia- Perlortnenco: First rate that are e.3peciad.ly welcome for their rela- grams. Last year's edition of the Recordings Good ELECTRONIC EXPERIMENTER'S tive unfamiliarity-add up to an interestin_ HANDBOOK was a sellout at many This should he a very popular record. program. The emphasis here is on vocal newsstands. Be sure to pick up your First, let'it_ be said that Ivanov-Krantskoy display and not on musics-thamadc author. copy of this year's edition now! is a finished artist, Everything that he deity. With this in mind the positive values touches is played with utmost sensitivity will delight while tiar negative ones will over 160 pages nnri with the finest musicianship. There is cause no major concern, FOR YOUR Ht -Fl. Zjransistorized preamp technique to spare, yet nothing is made \foss tenors endowed wills the heroic and control unit. One -tube hi-fi AM "flashy," merely .for the sake' of displaying power required for au `Otello voice" can, tuner. Tuner and audio radio. Make your virtuosity not maua,e the lyrical pages of the Act I own phonograph arm. Hi-fi slave. Switch The real "curioity" on this disc is the love duct convincingly, Here is where. to stereo. Slot -box your speaker. Per- for Qu;,ricL Di Stefano comes in, blessed lint with sonal stereo Concerto Guitar and 'Stritcl by only player. Suit your volume Giuliani, who was in a voice of exquisite beauty and with a T -pad. Mauro horn .1789. flexibilifj \Vltile it is by no means an earth-sha.king hut also with a rare gift of diction that is FOR YOUR HOME. Build a "conversation piece." Electronic secretary. Flash light work, it is, neverihcic.,s, serious nnasie that: worthy of the Slr kespeareBoito text. His with transistors. Trap unwanted sta- never indulges in empty display, even. for Iliamatie gifts, however, are on a lower tions. Conelrad your home. Battery - the solo instrument. The thence of the plane, and little of the "ecstasy. ,cif the operated proximity relay. Make your second tuihveh,ent. bears a marked similarity i upremc moment" is cemmunieated. Also, own disc records. A clown for the kids. to the variation melody in Mozart's A Major a golden opportunity is missed in the con Two -set coupler. Simpla-timer. Transis- Piano Sonata. eluding mensures where Vcrdi's subtle torized photoflash. Electric shutter re- The guitarist's+ plea -sent markings lease. own Váriatiori are sacrificed to uninhibited on Russian Themes arc accompanied very lortissi.rno tcnorizing. In the Bizet anti FOR YOUR CAR .AND GOAT. Transistors re- skillfully by an -orchestra Of folk insure Connor) excerpts-which are sung in Italian - place wall outlet. Coñvert transistor set means. ' The closing for car. "Auto -Fi." Transrihorn. movement, called At -Di Stefano never fails jo-déllu'er a wealth .the Cale is. based on one of the melodies of iragraliating sound which is made even RECEIVERS. Build a "Half -Pack." Mtino- that Tcltaikovsky used in Ids 1812 Overture. more attractive by appropriate éeiver to pull in DX. Pocket FM receiver youthful Converter for daytime DX. 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MARCH 1959 79 In keeping with the general tune of the Recording: Pre-war vintage recital, the voices are recorded very close, Another bull's-eye' for Camden-ibis re- AMONG obviously a discreet LOVE and Tolini is quite cital would be a bargain at almost any Angel pro- acid deferential conductor. has price \T'e've conic a long way since 1937, vided hull Italian texts which, unfortunately, when Flagstad's memorable Philadelphia errors, mis- THE INCANS contain an alarming number of series were regarded as high marks in spellings and, in sonic cases, lines entirely recnrd,d sound, but these grooves hold record. different from those sung on the treasurable art as well as treasurable mem- G. J. ory. The Beethoven, Weber and two of the. Wagner excerpts, incidentally, were re- THE ART OF KIRSTEN FLAGSTAD- corded on a single day (October 17, 1937), Ab- Beethoven: Ah! Perfido;. FIDELIO - a fact that. would he miraculous even if the OBE- scheulicher, wo eilst du hin7; Weber: results had been half as good. The Tmtu- RON-Osean, du Ungeheuer; Wagner: DIE Briinniilde's WALKORE-Du bist der Lens; Ho -yo -to -ho; hiiuser arias, Elsa's l'rauen and LOHENGRIN- Elsa's Traum; Euch Lüften; Battle Cary are of 1935 vintage, with con- TANNHAUSER-Dish, teure Halle; Elis- siderably paler orchestral sound but equally abeth's Prayer. 'Kirsfon hlageeiad (soprano) impressive vocal grandeur. with The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Or= Careful engineering ha, preserved the mandy card. & Orchestra, Hans. Lange cond. aural likeness of the originals and with it Camden CAL 462 $1.98 the stunning gamut of the soprano's vocal this An exciting long -vanished way of life reap- Musical Interest; Very high art -at its zenith. Do not miss one! pears magically-musically! Dominic Pron- Perk rmahce: Superlative G..1. tiere, a young genius from Hollywood, has composed, arranged and conducted a unique interpretation of ancient Inca love rituals and superstitions. The tempos arc intriguing, the beats, sensuous, and the music, powerful. The romance and mystery of thatcolorful civilization set to music makes extraordinary hi-fi entertainment. This album is attrac- THE COMPOSER AND HIS ORCHES- should appeal to gate hi-fi enthusiasts as tively packaged in ALCOA aluminum foil. TRA. Howard Hanson (conductor and nar- well. Pagan Festival-Dominic Frontiere and His rotor) with the Eastman -Rochester Orches- two CL 1273' This disc invites comparison with Orchestra tra. Mercury MG 50175 $3.98 'available in stereo others that deal with the same subject. GUARANTEED HIGH-FIDELITY AND Musical Interest: Excellent educational One is another Mercury record (MG500-17) STEREO -FIDELITY RECORDS BY material by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Performance: Authoritative under Antal Doali. It contains Benjamin Recording: Spectacular Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Or- LPOLUMBIA Here is a unique and valid method of chestra, which approaches the subject ill

e'Yotombi+" Thrace Reg. A division of Columbia Broadcasting Syslrm,Inc. introducing the listener do the symphony terms of the various sections, or "choirs." orchestra. Its uniqueness lies in the par- At the Iilfe that this record was being ticular approach that Dr. ilanson has taken planned, the Musical Director for Mercury to the subject. Speaking to the listener as Classics conceived the excellent idea of if from the conductor's podium --even de- coupling the Britten work with the Maria- scribing certain groups of instruments as ciones Concertrustes of Ginastera, the con. being "here on my right," Dr. i-1anson ha's temporary Argentine composer. While this each of the nrchestral instruments play a work was not written specifically as a teach- characteristic passage from his own Merry ing piece, it happens That each variation Mount Suite. 'Then, from the viewpoinr of features a different solo instrument, with If you are interested in the composer, explaining why he chose cer- the full orchestra given its head in the final tain instrumental combinations, lie goes on variation. 'Thus, this work complemented CONTEMPORARY MUSIC to build the orchestration in the listener's the approach taken by Britten's "Young presence. This process is followed through Person's Guide." ... or would like to learn about it- with each of the orchestral choirs, and Still another approach is taken in Van- 1017/8) - this is your opportunity. Nowhere are the culminates in a complete, uninterrupted per- guard's two -record album. (VIiS exciting sounds .and br'lliant techniques of fnnnamce of the entire suite. So touch for called "The innsiruments of the Orchestra," modern composers reproduced and interpreted the technique of presentation. played by the First Desk Men of the Vienna as they arc in exclusive FIRST EDITION The approach-or the philosophy-is State Opera Orchestra, with narration writ- RECORDS. These are first recordings of through' 'color." Throughout his discussion, ten and spoken by tine writer of this newly commissioned symphonic works by the Dr. Hanson places great emphasis upon the review. world's master superbly composers-played colors of the various instruments, and upon Our approach ivas to discuss and demon- and flawlely recorded in high-fidelity by the renowned the qualities of the sounds when the colors strate the possibilities of each of the or- LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA . are mixed. I am pleased to he able to re- chestral instruments, in terms of their Robert Whitney, Conductor port that ire never trig to make a correla- techniques. ranges and expressive qualities, These "collector's item" recordings are engi- tion with actual visual colors. but wisely and then to show how those instruments neered by Columbia Masterworks technicians. confines bis remarks to the -realm of music. were used by various composers, as part of All are contemporary music, with the com- His reference to the final orchestral result tie orchestral fabric. The album cubninated poser working closely orchestra to with the as a "large canvas" is therefore entirely ín a complete performance of the brilliant achieve a true and sensitive interpretation. valid, and a device. Ca- Available front the Society only, they repre- excellent as teaching closing section of Rimsky-Korsakov's sent a priceless collection of new, exciting The choice of Dr. iIanson's Suite from priccio Espagnol; with each solo instrument music . . . the finest expressions of living his opera, Merry tllo nt,,as the "chicle is identified vocally, just before its entrance. composers the world over. a wise one; it enables him to speak as a As an additional educational tool. Van- OFFER LIMITED-SEND TODAY FOR practicing composer and lends further au- guard's album includes a fifteen page INFORMATION ON FREE TRIAL RECORDS thenticity to his "tearing- apart" the score booklet containing pietures of the instru- I.OUISr'ILLE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY and putting it together again. In addition, ments; as well as further details about their Suite 553, 830 S. 4th St., Lottisvilte 3, Ky. tie idiom is sufficiently conventional so that. ranges and history. Please tend me free, complete information on c$clu- ive Firm Edition Records and free record offer. the listener will not have to be concerned Thus we have three approaches to "What Name with the problems of tiltra inodern music, makes the orchestra tick," which taken to- Addre, and can concentrate on the orchestration. gether offer a singularly comprehensive City Stale The recording is quite spectacular, and view of the subject- D. R. 80 Din REVIEW STEREO

Reviewed by BEST OF THE MONTH ' MARTIN BOOKSPAN Vanguard brings to life the glitter and pomp of 16th century Venice RALPH J. GLEASON with their wonderful disc of Processional and Ceremonial Music, composed by Giovanni Gabrieli for opposed multiple choirs of voices, STANLEY GREEN brass, and organs-"a thrilling as well as genuinely moving musical and NAT HENTOFF aural experience." (see p. 64) GEORGE JELLIN'EK London's combination of Falla's Night's in the Gardens of Spain and JOHN THORNTON Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto-Argenta conducting-displays superlatively the art of recording small sounds in stereo-"A superior record in every CONCERT way!" (see p. 82) Angel's long stereo release of last BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 in awaited Verdi's opera masterpiece G, Op. 58. Wilhelm Backhaus with the Vienne Falstaff is a stunner on both disc and tape-"the monophonic release Philhormcnic Orchestra, Hans SchmidtIsser- . , , was good is tieds cond. London CS -6054 $4.98 enough, but this overwhelming!" (see pp. 88 & 100) Musicol Interest: Supreme RCA Victor's disc and tape versions of Bob and Ray Throw a Stereo Performance: Remarkable on the whole Recording: Excellent Spectacular belongs in a class 'by itself as both entertainment and stereo Stereo Directionality: Good demonstration-"the dialogue and situation comedy alone are worth Stereo Depth: Excellent twice the price." (see pp. 90 & 101) It was Packhaus who in the early days of London firr gave us a remarkable performance of the Beethoven C Major Concerto Nest tiinster has snecea fully transferred to Mere a one (note available al S1.98 on Richmond U is rather curious combination. disc the qualities of its stereo tape. sitIe Ilovoted to the last orchestral 1901,71. Nearly a decade later. the nearly major The perfmnuuncc a seventy -five -year -old pianist gives its an- remains rugged, con- seem of Debussy anti an orchestral lean other Beethoven C Major distinguished fitient one with a calm repuse, when needed, seription by Havel from one of ib-busse's by that elegance and warmth which are tint is most satisfying. M. B. very early piano pieces. The other side ís the marks of a master. The only. really taken up with Dukas's last work of any CHABRIER: serious criticism has to do with the weird España (see COLLECTIONS) importance, the I'oéme dansé-La Petri. and bewildering cadenza I3ackhaus has Almost any time you put elicit score. as CHABRIER: Joyeuse Marche (see COL- these in front of Ernest Anscrnnet. you will chosen to play in the final movement; it's LECTIONS) hé treated to a very beatitiftd, transparent a strange one, all right, and so thoroughly reading. Sometimes it appears as if the out of character! But fortunately it lasts DEBUSSY: Afternoon of a Faun (see COL- great Swiss only a few minutes. LECTIONS) conductor consistently practices The stereo recording is wonderfully clear tot clinical an al)proaclt. But tilt nsportttey, DEBUSSY: Jeux-Poéme dansé: DE- when heightened by such glorious first and well-defined, with such things as the chair BUSSY-RAVEL: Dense; DUNAS: La Péri- can lead to cello theme under the piano solo at the playing, only one conclusion- Poéme dansé. Suisse Romende Orchestra. more. please! beginning of the last movement beautifully Ernest Ansermet cond. London CS 6043 ,lots survivestoday as a concert piece hut delineated. I wonder if Backhaus has em- $4.98 is almost never staged as the tennis game barked ott a project to re-record al! the Musical interest: Typical early and late it portrays. It is perhaps the most moody Beethoven Concertos for stereo? M. H. Debussy, late Dukes of 1)ebussy's flashes Performance: Debussy especially good music, and there are BERLIOZ: The Damnation of Faust-Dance Recording: Debussy wins over Dukes in it that remind me of Pelléas et Méli- of the Sylphs (see COLLECTIONS) Stereo Directionality: Excellent .mmdr>. The Ravel orchestration of Don .5e. BERLIOZ: Les Troyens-Royal Hunt and Stereo Depth: A little close originally a Tarentelle slyricnne for piano. Storm (see COLLECTIONS) reflects Debussv's impressionism in its early manifestations. It is a lovely little piece. BRAHMSt Violin Concerto in D Major, 9131tsrnil4(a La Péri. Was Dukas's last work of any Op. 77. Erice Morin' with the Philharmonic Pltfx8 r note and was first danced at the Chatelet Symphony Orchestra of London, Arita,- Rod- 111 rtAllhl tu -6í rLr.t :inski cond. Westminster WST-14037 $5.98 theater in 1912. Still a favorite at the Paris Musical Interest: Tops .JeII La Peri Opera, it is never given in this country- as Performance; Satisfying a theater piece. Its fanciful story and Recording: Good glittering episodes are reminiscent of ' Stereo Directionality: OK d'indy's Icier Variations, only the mu.s.ic is Stereo Depth: Good better, Dukes uses a large orchestra, and In reviewing the monophonic release of he has put together a sensual piece of music this performance in this magazine last .tune displaying a wealth of harmonic. invention. I wrote: `This recorded performance has This, the most extended work on the disc. been mailable as a \VestminsterSnnotapc is somewhat marred by shrillness its the stereo releusc for some time; tine stereo brasses, but that is small coutplsimt. It is. sound is big and resonant, but the disc 1\.e1141 by and lartle a Good record, well worth .. wii1 smolt! has a slightly pinched quality." This "I '1/4 o wn ing for those whose tastes run to the 1 U111ot11.rF1,1 1 verdict can now be amended to read; "The exotic an el colorful in bite roman -tic reper- r,1 Lí )1 I<.[ 1111Y4,1,1 stereo disc sound is hie and resonant." lnr - c toire. J. T. MARcrr 1959 --- - 81 DUKAS: La Peri (see p. 81) was released monophonically two -Oars ¿go Ns -instance iS negligible for -there is little on a London International roeordinn and if any suggestion ofanuov'entcnt or even dis- DUKAS: The Sorcerer's Apprentice (see subsequently in a new recording on London tance in a stubbornly static score such as COLLECTIONS) fire. This third edition, in the stereo ver- ibis. What stereo does for us is to add sion, is so good that it makes even the dimension to the massive richness of sound o FALLA: Nights in She Gardens of Spain;' stunning monophonic release seem pale by that the -London engineers so marvelously Guitar and Or- RODRIGO: Concerfo for comparison. A superior record in every captured. It also e.-nlarges oar admiration chestra. Gonzalo Soníano,(piano). Narciso way. T. for Geraint Jones's handling Of the or- Yepes with the National Orchestra J. (guitar) elte_tral and choral details which reveal of Soak, Ataulfo Argenta cond. London CS in its torrential grandeur. 6046 $4.98 GOUNOD: O Divine Redeemer (tee COL- Gluck's musil: all LECTiONS) Miraculous as it is to witness flagstad's Musical Interest: Wonderful couplíhg'of conquest of this taxingly difficult role, one -familiar and unfamiliar concértos o- GLUCK: Alces+e (complete opera). cannot help wishing ihat she had been Soriano Performance': Yepes is marvelous; Kir.ten Flogstad fsoprano)-Alceste; Raoul given the opportunity about e decade ago, Alexander Young is agile .Jobin tf.ienor)-Admetus; wben her tipper register was free -of the Recording: Superb (tenor)-Evander; Marion Lowe '(soprano) -edginess often apparent today. reser- Stereo Directionality: Couldn't be betiér -lsmene; Thomas Helmsley Ibaritono'I- This Stereo Depth: Resonance just right Apollo, High Priest; & others with (ho vatien aside only endorsement of the most Goreint Jones Orchestra and Singers, Ger- emphatic kind is in order for the unstinting Although Narciso Yepes is a wizard eint Jones cond. London OSA 1403 4 12" potter and opulence of her contributions r:oioist in the Rodrigo Concerto and Gonzalo $23.92 Her interpretation towers over all surround. Soriano is agile and ,alert in the De Fella ing forces-and this is inescapable, for Musical Interest: Substantial opus, the real star of this [London issue is Aleeste even wit/tout Plagstad is the only Performance; Of sound values Argenta. More and more big role in the The. on the the late Ataulln Recording: Outstanding opera. cast, it becomes evident that uiusic suffered a Stereo Directionafily: Well-balanced whole, is well -schooled and asattírdlut per- great loss when Argenta was so tragically Stereo Depth: Very good forms in a variety of ill-assorted accents killed in a freak auto accident. 'which have only one common dimantinatov' The National Orelsesrraa of Spain, under With its heavy straits r.n oredulit5'-even -dissimilarity to idioinatic Italian. Raoul his inspired direction, exacts every ounce by operatic standards----rllcesre cal) easily Jobin does creditably if hardly brilliantly of languor and 'excitement front both scores. overtax thh tolerance of listeners who insist by the thankless rule oC Adnt:tu's, and Orchestrally, Nights ill the Gardens of on viewing all operas front a dramatic Marion Lowe is a strong -voiced, secure Spahr has never sounded so stunning nor angle. For the elements which once helped Ismene. it was, however. a serious_ bit. -of so subtle, and if there are moments when snake this opera a historic milestone add up miscasting to give the role, of Apollo to a Soriano seems to -stumble, especially in the ,to little ntnre than a series of posttu'ings singer whose vocal qualify could never pos- left hand, it do'es not really matter. The and piolestJIions today, sibly suggest dluirie otiffi n ----however hea- Rodrigo is a fascinating piece, with perhaps Let us then not be too insistent ín our then. G. 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82 IIxFi RtevfBw Centelo `(soprano) Helen Watts (alto), the soprano and the bass cannot ends the ensemble lb much better form, Roger Ste!man Wilfred Brown '(tenor) always master the extended florid passages and here we have a recording outstanding (bassi with -the London 'Philharmonic Choir with the required Imooth legato. But the for both engineering and performance. Jean and the London Orchestra, Walter Susskind same observation can Le :lade about some- Martinon conducts these conch Stereo -Fidelity SFCC 201 4 12" $11.95 old favorites with of the better known soloists featured in the loving care, and each. section receives me- Musical Interest; Supreme oratorio competing versions. ticulous attention to detail, Les Pafiaeurs Performance: Very good While -the accompanying booklet goes ("the skating ballet .sequence from Le Recording: Excellent into self -praise at annoying length ab_otit Prophétel might do with a little more halt: Stereo Directionality: Excellent technical know-how, I must grudgingly ad- Ilie, Everything else is just about as per- Stereo Depth; Excellent mit that the recorded sound is above re= fect as you can get it. proach. Balances are perfect, the chorus it In the mote provocative and fiery Le Cid. Do not judge the hook by its cover, as thoughtfully deployed for full effectiveness Martinon 'endows Massenet's music with a the saying goes. This low-priced, rather un- and the continuo emerges In the right gteai deal of energy and imagination. attructive,lgoking, awkwardly presented J. T. ct channel- with delightful presence. Clearly holds a carefully studied and well -per- definable separation within the string MENDELSSOHN: Hear My Prayer; SL Paul formed reading of Handel's masterpiece. It -Jertisalem (see COLLECTIONS) groups is another source of contentment. is the first Messiah in stereo, a decided Well done, indeed, for a new, company, or scoop for its producers. MENDELSSOHN: Symphony' No. 4 in any company (or that matter. Let tisltope A, Op, 9Ó ("Italian"); SCHUBERT: Sym- Susalcind's reading -is: vigorous. and that tyre packaging and literary material phony No. S in B Flat. Israel Philharmonic straigbtfprward, not over -meticulous in that will accompany future Stereo -Fidelity Orchestra. _G,eorg Solfí cond; London CS. bringing otit fine nuances others, notably releases will he un a higher artistic plane 6065 $4.98_ - Beecham and, Sargent, have stressed more in keeping with the recorded achievement, discerningly, but 'eel -min-1y not wanting in Musical Interest: High G. J. firm control or dean articulation. The Performance: Brisk "London Orchestra," whatever this is, is MASSENET: Le Cid Ballet Music;. Recording: G-ood - Stereo Directionality: OK a class ensemble and the MEYERBEER-LAMBERT: Les Patineurs- apparently first Stereo Depth: Fine choral work is creditable throughout. Par- Ballet. Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Jean Maitinon cond. London CS 605B'$4.98 üeularly refreshing ís the light .touch in Solti is inclined to very fast terrtpi in "For unto us." On the other hand, "Why Musical Interest: Always -lovely both works, The performances that result do the natiaiis" is taken at a slower than Performance: 'Extremely good are vigorous but on the severe side; of usual pace, possibly in deference to the Recording; Excellent grace and charm 'there are precious little Stereo arduous task of the bass soloist. Directionality: In 'classic seating to be found here. The 'orchestra gives back 5lereo Depth: Just right Quite surprisingly, the four soloists, all to Solti the kind of hard -driven, biting per- quite unknown in these 'shores, blend into -The Israel Philharmonic has previously formances that he obviously wants: as for an unusually capable ensemble, distin- recorded ballet music, notably the Rossini- me, I want more lyrical flow, more relaxa- guished by clean intonation and diction_ Retspighi La Borrtfgtte Fenrargite. In that tion in these works than Solti voncl,=n.fec. Theyare not virtuoso singers, to be sure, recording, also issued by London, the or- The quality of the recorded sound is of and the vigor and fmmness of tlicir voices chestra was nut too well -disciplined, The London's heat, warm and well-balanced. lessen with the height of the tessilura. Fur- coepling of Massenet Meyerbecr-lambert 11.B. ..

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This performance was released in'a mono- Deluxe FM -AM Hi -Fi Tuner Kit. The best -per- phonic edition some time ago. The stereo forming hi -fl tuner kit for version ;is a great improvement from the Stereo Control Kit. Provides full the money. Has AFC, fly. (volume, of -fuller, resonant sound. centralized control bal- wheal tuning, jack for FM standpoint more ance and channel selection) for stereo multiplex adaptors. There was one bad.engisiccring lapse in the use with any two -amplifier stereo Y-787. Net only' $49:95 two different copies of the disc I've heard: system. - Model le -7711. Net only.-...: $9.85 in the middle section of the Scherzo there _ ALLIED RADIO is a brief patch of distortion which sounds like tape flutter. Presumably this has been SEND FOR FREE 1959 o 7 corrected in subsequent pressings. ALLIED CATALOG -1 ALLIED RADIO, Dept. t39.C9 -1 100 N. Western Ave., Chicago 80, ill. Paray's performance ís an admirably See the complete Knight-Klt ir-y-s"ir straightforward one, in, a score which all too hl -fl line, including tow -cost 'Ship the following Knight Kits: easily can tempt tie conductor to indulge 12 -watt, 18 -watt and 30 -watt Y-771 ,Q Y-776. Y-778. amplifiers. FM tuner, quality in 'Interpretive" excesses. Mercury's stereo preamp speaker systems; Y-777 Y-793. I 'Y.7E7. $ and, sound is well-balanced throughout the frc else the world's largest selec Send 1959 Catalog and laces' Supplement. warm and tion of quality hi -ti compo- quency spectrum,.with especially nents and complete music natural bass. DL B. systems- everything in Name - Stereo. Send for .your FREE RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Russian Easter Over- copy today. Address ture'(see COLLECTIONS) city -7ane_Slate RODRIGO: GuifarConcerto (sea p..82) L - MARCH 1959 85 .ROUSSEL: The Spider's Feast--Sym- pretty slowly indeed,. end that the coda in phonic Fragments Op.. 17; Piano Concerto, this same niovement should likewise be Opus 36. Conte Soli Orchestra of Paris, given plenty of time in which to breathe. Rudolf Albeit cond.: Claude Holffer, piono. His pacing in the'otiet three movements VOLKSLIEDER Omega OSL-IS Serge Baudo cord. $5.95 seems just right, especially in that mar- Y a._ y`oUs+LtA :t_fr velously Bunyanesque finale, which takes nn 411,"!-As"' GERMAN Musical Interest": Colorful and ,provoca- -a suing ín Argenta's perform. FOLKSOIYG-'-L:. ^ tive scores nice, easy Performance: Expert ance, The microphoning ís close -to and the Recording: Excellent sound iñ dean, with ycry natural' direction Stereo Directionality: Good witty, Stereo Depth: First rate Jechum's performance is a typical Jochum performance: meticulously pre- his- death, In the two decades since pared along solid, traditional litres, There in our Roussel's music has suffered neglect are no surprises here, but the whole is a much of concert balls. This is a shame, (or generally satisfying account of an enduring eharaeter of his output has distinction lied masterpiece. He Was true creator, and high jliutlity. a The C.ennbn -engineers have favored a Third and Fourth Sympho- works like the more distant microphone sctsup than that nies, the music from his Billet, Baechas cr used in M-genta's recording, with a some.- %Veil as the two works on this Ariane, as what keener isense of depth resulting. disc, deserve a place In the active concert Neither Argenta nor Jochum succeeds in repertoire. conveying that extra measure of exuberant a ballet Roussel The Spider's Feast is elation which distinguishes Epic's mono- The scene is laíd.in_ a The early German folksongs arc centuries composed in 1913. phonic .recording by Szell (which may he than and the action deals a older the country we know as Germany. lush garden with available in stereo by the.tiMe these words Their composers and poets arc lost in ob- spider which gorges itself upon all the in- appear), but both serve t- he .music well. scurity. Others come 6 -em the great Bader sects which come its way until conquered such composers as M. B. repertoire of Brahms and by a praying mantis. The Symphonic Frag. Schubert, songs so simple and spontaneous menu extracted by Roussel front his erarc SCHUMANN: Cello Concerto in A ín their appeal that they were adopted by are rind Minor, Op. 129: TCHAIKOVSKY: Varia- the people. Here arc 12 of the finest, begin- for the ballet colorful erotic-sound- tions on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33. Pierre ning with an old song in and ending ?-ng. dialect with the with the lovely Bra hrns '`Lullaby." The Piano Concerto dates from fifteen Fournier Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Serge'nt coed, Angel 5.35397 A of German Folksong-Vienna Radio years later, It is a more austere work, but Treasury $5.98 Choir, Gottfried Prelnfatk, Director ML. 5344 certainly sat -forbidding. The first 'and last GUARANTEELJ HIGH-rrIDELITY AND movements are characterized by' nervous, Musical Interest: ,Slight but of irresistibié BY STEREO -FIDELITY RECORDS propulsive energy, while the slow movement charm is a solemn 'meditation. Performance:- Perceptive Both works arc given -superb perform- Recording: Fine COLUMBIA Stereo Directionality: Good_ m'-C.,lumble" ances and the quality of Omega's stereo "llure,verY." tQ fterpunex. Stereo Depth: Excellent A dlv:.len of Columbia eraedeet:Jnx Sy-.tem, lar. recording is excellent. For anyone with a desire lo investigate music slightly off-lbe- Here in a stereo re. -issue of two perform- beaten path, this disc is highly recom- ances which were widely hailed in their How can two mended. M. B. monophonic release some time .ago. Four- nier plays both works with an aristocratic SAINTSANS; Lo Roue+ d'Omphale. /see dan which is just right for file rather stereo speakers COLLECTIONS} modest musical framework of both pieces, while Sargent offers accompaniments in SCHUBERT:, $ymphory No. 5 in 8-flat (see much the same vein. p. 83) cost so little? The stereo qualities ,of the new release are excellent, marked by an especially fine SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 9 in C ("Great" ). Cants Soli Orchestra of Paris, sense of depth: M. B. Ataulfo Argenta cond. Omega OSL-,12 $5.95 SCHUMANN: Piano ,Conee to in A SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 9, 'in C Minor,. Op. 54. Karl Engel wills the Conto ("Great"). Bavarian Radio Symphony Or- Soli Orchestra .of Paris, Daniel Chábrun cond. chestra, Eugen Jochum cond Dacca DL - Omega OSL-14'$5.95 79993 $6.98 A4usical Interests `,A well -loved master- Musical Interest: Heavenly not 'only of piece 700 Series Mark III Performance: Made in Engtdnd length, but also of inspiration Fins Performances: Both good, with Argenla's Recording: Excellent. No ntistake'...you heard the price correctly,' Stereo Directionality: Fine It's unbe(tevnblc because you'd expect to the more individualistic nay so much snore for just one superb high Recordings: Clase microphoning for Ar- Stereo Depth: Superior fidelity spvakir. How mueb does: 11&A coat ? I gente, more distant- for Jochum Let your dealer tell you the price twice Engel is a pianist in his Mid-thiities who Stereo Directionality: Both fine

tion to the -first anbvement ought . to go acteristics. M. B. 86 mi' Review SI$ELiUS: Valse Triste (see COLLEC- recording suffers by reason of a very strange TIONS) stereo pickup. Not recommended. J. T. Every SMETANA: ,The Moldau (see COLLIC- SUPPE: Poet and Peasant Overture (see - T1ONS) COLLECTIONS) High Priced Feathre STRAUSS:' Der Rosehkavalier (crar. TCHAIKOVSKY:_ Violin Concerto in D plebs opera). Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (so- Major, Op, 35. Erica Morini with the Phil- prano) -Fe'dmarschallin; Otto Edeimonn harmonic Symphony Orchestra al London; (boss)-Baron Ochs; Chrisle Ludwig (meezo- Artur Rodrinski cond. Westminster- WST- except high prise! sopreno)-Octaviori; Teresa Stich -Randall 14017 $5.98 (soprano} -Sophia; Ljuba Welitsch (so-- Musical Intereíi. Repertoire "bread-and- etobll nr:gcN label A label i (obit r prano)-Marianna: Nicolei Gedda (tañer) butter" -The Singer: & others. The dt. 1./1 1.11 .fa 1.1! Philharmonia ierformencñ: Easy and lyrical Orchestra and Chorus. Herbert von Karajen Recording: llondord. 1.1.1,1, 1.1.A.5. cond. Good " 1.1.5.5 1.1.A.i. Angel 5 3563 4 12" $23.92 Stereo Directionality: Good ty.fam Is't1' 1t'd1' /s'/t' /f -IS - Musical Interest: Tops Stereo Depth: A little tacking

Vito rdlag ' r/ld,nl,. Performance: Tops The stereo tape of this performance has t,tst,,ken Ed tl,rtu Yob*

Recording: Tops i been available for a couple of years. -The 0119. raya Lop<l-1( Lapp 111.1( - begs fair¡k51á , Stereo Directionality: Undérstaled disc sounds fine, -too, with good balance in Stereo Depth: Just right R.oerd,trrett ú Virgin Vinyl Wlrgla V141 hut VUIr1 lur Ye. the orchet;trra and Um solo violin pretty I'hr first issue. of this megazinc (Feb- definitely established in the left channel. A greater illusion of depth would have ruary, 1957) carried a feature review of STEREO Angel's great recording of Der Rosen. made of tisis all outstanding stereo release: SPECTRUM kavalier, which paid appropriate homage to Morini's performance is, in all the hest by . the set's multiple excellences (conducting, senses of the word, a "feminine" one; warm, DESIGN seng,tive and lyrical, with singing, sound, packaging). The appear- a smouldering "Get more in Stereo - ance of the istereo version will now make passion underneath It all. Now and again this outstanding i erfohnance available in sise has slight intonation problems, hut Pay Iess for Stereo" Iltese are nOt at all important. Rodssinski, án even more resplendent aural framework. "Millions have-been-spent'sfn whose recent death, a research to This is are opera which benefits particularly was tragic loss, gives bring you every 'high -price' record texture --except from phonographic treatment-I am con- her an accompaniment perfectly alljusled to fn hew Stereo Spectrum records her conception of the score. M. high price! The frank Comparison Chart vinced that no one silting in the theater, B. above states 'facts -not claims. You simply rtit.h exception of can't argue with it. It says -far more than the possible the prompter, words from me -or anyone. can hask so vocal TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet- in much sunshine without So-save up to $3 a record I Get, two rec- being, wholly engulfed by the mighty Overture-Fantasy; 1E12 Overture, Op. 49. ords for the price of Ole! Build your stereo Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Hermann collection twice as fast! Enloy Stereo. orchestral waves: Spectrum's unique TRUE SEPARATION Scherchen cond. 'Westminster WST 14005 and Unless my of the lisoloplioñic the ultimate in TONAL. PURITY. A side -by. recollection $5.98 version side record, audition at your dealers will is beautifeil even beyond its due confirm what 1 say-cone:UK/eiy." merits, the relative advantages of stereo are Musical Intoresi: Neophyte favorites Performance; Erratic nut too prominent. Depth, rather than Recording: What, no cannons? separation, is emphasized. In the third Act, Stereo Directionality: In fair balance President particularly, the stage action lends itself to Stereo Depth: Too distant is more spcctabilar exploitation ín the new Dr. Hermann Scherchen has never ,been medium. But I refuse to let critical hair- known as a conductor you could depend $5.98 VALUE splitting- detract from the overwhelmingly upon for a steady, solid, tradítional.perform LISTS AT ONLY.,: 8 successful , realization- of this undertaking. ante. His interest today lies chiefly in the $29 Gr J. realms of contemporary music, from I all FREE 111 Fi cleaning cloth with each record hear, and lie 'still apparently maintains bi5 r STRAViNSKY: f irobifd Suite; Capric- enthusiasm for the Baroque and early 15`,r.T- PLOWER MENC911 cid for Piartó and Orchestra. Charlotte Zeikel classical schools. So it is that- his perform- with the Southwest German Radio Symphony ance of these worn out, wontlerfull pieces, 5 DIXIELAND JAZZ Orchestra, Jas-cha Horenstein, Harold Byrns SONG e se boring to the veteran and so marvelous conds, Vox ST .PL11020 $5.95 to the neophyte. is wooden_and indifferent - , t -- a;.= 14387 I' Musical Inlerecl: Odd Stravinsky joining The 1812 Overture has no cannons -in the Performance: Barely adequate-better in rousing finale here. Mercury has beautiful lta ri...' C. s.., tie, Ds5 s.,, -V.,. 7 the Capriccio (kb 1ML1 artillery in- it: monophonic recording of the nono 11111 rut Recording: Lacks orchestral articulation "1812," and Lrmdott has just issued a ire ally ;= MOBILES,. Stereo Directionality: Hampered by die. dueling performance, complete and replete tant mitring with marvelous in the. Stereo Depth-: Too much, cannon thunder last g-rooves. Furthermore, Mercury was so Jascha Iforenstein leads the Southwest crazy about. its cannon effects that. It has --- - J ,N.. N.J.'. 1117 Nmí d boyMMnr''; 1111 (...1.1«1 (.1r.-1. I4h1 German Radio estaenrble in a rather routine been 1c -recorded in stereo. Scherchen lta

performance of Firebird, but this critic's settles for a big bass drum, but frankly, 'it .E SINENERR2aÜE 'BOSWfIL sings opinion could he iefueneed by the fact abet would take all the sixteen inch guns of the Symphony of the Air the stereo pickup is technically ürferi ,r. USS Missouri to save this "1812" Irons in O'Attegt This can -be partly purcd by raising ,the indifferent treatment. playback volume Rnmu.o t level, but that also makes arid lulier fares a little better, r ' more evident an ugly I1cot1Etie. 1'lorenstein except that the Friar Lawrence introduction. c' . liar done much better by Vox, and the per. is.piayed d la junébrc and ad infinitum, it 51.111"p...0.5. um l .1r,v.N 1171 In..11 1191 t.,I,. formance here sounds ílnrried and careless. seems, and the battle scene htsiween the Also available monaurally On the other side, Harold Rytns and Montagues and the Capuleis generates WRITE FOR COMPLETE CATALOGUE Charlotte Z_eika collaborate more effectively about as much excitement .as a softball in the Capriccio. Stereo directionality is game .hetwccis the Girl Rangers and the DESIGN heightened by the divieien of the orchestra Ornitliolugical Society for' the Preservation to somewhat duplicate the concerto grosso of the Tufted Snowy Egret. There are mo- STEREO\,1 SPECTRUM style of concerlinn-ripieno group playing. ments of great beauty, but they are roo for u eel ,w1.e4 a )A.r dealer. V wit, :ft is a truly wonderful score, whicht in tisis apart. J. T. PICKWICK SALES CORP., DEPT. HFR BROOKLYN 32, N. Y. MARCH, 1959. 87 so you can relax and No. 4 in F needs to be singled out for the value of diatcly apparent., TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony thoroughly enjoy yourself as one of our Minor, Op. 36. Suisse Romande Orchestra, his or 'her individual coouibution-this is an immense time Atautfo Argente cond. London CS -6048 $4.98 a superb ensemble, and nothing less than greatest conductors has do justice to this demanding handing nut his favorite lollipops. J.T. Musical Interest: Absolutely! that can full Performance: Rather subdued score. IN SOUND-CHABRIER: Recording: OK The potentialities FeisurQ offers to the PORTRAITS The Moldau; DUKAS: Stereo Directionality: Good stereo medium are realised only to a rela- Espaiia; SMETANA: The Sorcerer's Apprentice; RIMSKY-KOR- Stereo Depth: Fine tively small extent. There ís little evidence SAKOV: Russian Easter Overture, Concert action that has not of the plot's quicksilver Arts Symphony Orchestra. Erich Leinsdorf TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6 in B been conveyed to us in the "mono" version. Philharmonic cond. Capitol SP 8446 $5.98 Minor, Op, 74 ("Palhétique"). Stage placement and off-stage voices are Constantin Silvestri cond. Angel Musical interest: Potpourri of colorful or- Orchestra. suggested mini some effectiveness in the S-35487 $5.98 chestration but the over-all results Herne's Oak episode Performance: Good, sometimes inspired Musical Interest: A must are. plainly, early stereo. No matter, she Recording: Magnificent Performance: Capricious play's the thing and, by the way, the Stereo Directionality: Well divided Recording: Fine recorded sound is topnotch. C. J. Stereo Depth: Acouseically right Stereo Directionality: Good Stereo Depth: Excellent VIVALDI: 'The Four Seasons-Concerti Leinsdorf is one of Ilse most underrated The Stuttgart Cham- Roth these performances arc familiar Grossi, Op. 8, Nos. 1-4. directors in America. He is a consummate ber Orchestra. Karl Miinchinger cond. Lon- from their previous monophonic releases. musician and he uses this ability with don CS -6044 $4.98 Both gain measurably in these stereo ver- vibrant energy. wit, and imagination: What how! of inci- sions by way of added warmth and richness Musical Interest: And a waste of talent on a potpourri Performance: Lacking a little in color of sound. The performances remain what dentals( Oh., yes, Esparto chatters away, Recording: Superb with a Finale that's languorous and rhapsodic, and The Malden they were: subdued and (Directionality: Just right Stereo gets the hest reading of all. Even the old quite pale in the case of Argenta's reading Stereo Depth: Fine of the "Fourth," wayward and rhythmically Sorcerer's Apprentice bristles with excitement. The Russian Easter Overture, after unsteady in Silvestri's "Yuthétique." M. 8. One of the earliest recorded performances a few years popularity, begins to pall The Four Seasons was the ftliinchinger of of T. TCHAIKOVSKY: Variations on a Rococo Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra release in the on ate. J. Theme (see p. 86) early days of longplaying records. That per- GREAT SACRED SONGS-MENDELS- formance, which bas seen yeoman service, VERDI: Falstaff (complete opera). Ti- SOHN: Hear my Prayer; Jerusalem (from retained in London's monophonic to Gobbi (baritone)-Falstaff; Rolando Pa- is still "St. Paul"); GOUNOD; O Divine Redeemer; as LL -386. nerai (baritone)-Ford: Elisabeth Schwarz, - catalogue PARRY: Jerusalem; LIDDLE: Abide With lop( (soprano)-Alice Ford; Anna Moffo The stereo re-recording by Müncbingcr Me; GRUBER-WOODGATE: Silent Night, (srsprenn)-Nannetta; Nan Merriman (me7 and his Stuttgart fortes is a sultarli piece Holy Night; TRAD., Arr. WOODGATE: Ju- zo-soprano)-Mistress Page: Fedora Barbieri of work on the part of the recording en- bilate; O Come, All Ye Faithful. Kirsten (memo-soprano)-Mistress Quickly; Luigi gineer.., but lacking a little in color, anima- Flagstad (soprano) with the London Philhar- Alve (tenorl-Fenton fi others with the Phil- tion and imagination on the part of the monic Orchestra and Choir. Sir Adrian Boult harmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Herbert cond. London OS 25038 $5.98 conductor. The Vanguard -Roc t Guild von Karajan cond. Angel S 3552 3 12" $17.94 version Musical Interest: Depends . , (for stereo tape, see p. MO) stereo (13G5 5001) by .ianigro and I Solisti di Zagreb rcnsains a more interest- Performance: Majestic Musical Interest: Unique masterpiece ing performance. M. B. Recording: Adequate Performance: One in a Thousand Stereo Directionality: Limited Recording: Excellent Stereo Depth: OK Stereo Directionality: Limited but wall balanced COLLECTIONS The program itself is hardly engrossing- Stereo Depth: Generally good 5tlendclssohn's 1844 motet hear shy Prayer LOLLIPOPS-Favorite Pieces of Sir -written to English words-is the only In the fine essay that accompanies Thomas Beecham. SAINT-SAFNS: Le self-mints of more than passing interest. Angel's Falslrif Francis Toye observes that Rouet d'Omphale; DEBUSSY: Prelude d The performance is quite another matter, "it is not tilt the score is known in every I'aprés-midi d'un Faune; BERLIOZ: Dance of for Flaostad sings throughout the entire detail that all its subtleties of manner and the Sylphs; CHARMER: Joyeuse Marche; recital in full command of her ennobling matter can be appreciated. The ordinary SUPPE: Poet and Peasant Overture; SIBE- art. The engineering treats the velvety member of the operatic public can scarcely LIUS. Valle Triste:'BERLIOZ: Les.Troyens- Flagelad voice with becoming consideration be expected to possess such a knowledge. Royal Hunt and Storm; MOZART: March in D major (K. 249). Royal Philharmonic Or- -the chorus and orchestra fare less well. Yet to acquire it would he well worth his chestra with chorus, Sir Thomas Beecham Not .all details are clearly defined and the while-and incidentally, i can think of no cond. Angel S 35506 $5.98 total effect is that of massed rather than better method than listening repeatedly to a appropriately deployed forces. G. is recording ..." At this very point I would Musical Interest: All flavors Performance: Sweet, not syrupy like to add that this is the recording which: Recording: Super should guide 'the opera lover into the infi- Stereo Directionality; In lino balance nite subtle delights of Verdi's last opera. Stereo Depth: Quite good JAZZ Toscaitini's magical and coot nndingly authoritative reading (RCA Victor. 1950) Sir Thomas explains that a "'lollipop' in TED HEATH SWING SESSION-TED is all one can ask for in matters pertaining accepted English terminology is a kind of HEATH and his Orchestra. The Chomp; Pick tb leadership, But Karajan reveals the sweetmeat or candy." and he applies the Yourself Up; The Hawk Talks; I Got It Bad & score's kaleidoscopic vistas in the same rich- tern: to encores he has played. The British 8 others. London PS 138 $5.95 ness of de ail and with a similarly keen in- audience, he discloses, has the "discon- Musical Interest: Top notch big band sight. There are differences, of course, in certing habit of remaining fn its scat and Performance: Flashy approach with respect to tempos and bal. declining to depart until, emulating Oliver Recording: Great! ances, but both achieve outstanding results. Twist, it has obtained au extra helping." Stereo Directionality: Good Superior sound and tnote:nnpressive singing If his conducting of this recording is any Stereo Depth: Adequate tilts the balance in favor of the Angel set measure of his ability with small things. This is a good hand, one of the best and (which appeared monophonically in 19aó). one can 'deeply sympathize with our English when recorded as it is here a joy to hear. Inspired is the word for Angel's casting, cousin: vociferous musical appetite. Sir If there's any lack, it's a right rhythm sec - for it has no weak points front the multi- Thomas is by turns witty, languorous, spar- lion and, of course, this Shows up more in faceted and i,iiveridively vocalized Falstaff of kling. loud. and sclunaltzy. It isn't enough stereo than it does monophonically. It's Tito Gobbi down to the sharply drawn char- to state that technically the recording is precise, clean and with excellent soloists on acters of Coins and Berdoipb, No One superior in every way. This becomes imme alto, trumpet and trombone whoa: .the notes 88 II WI RENEW .incredibly fail to list. T}tís is one of the better 'big hand stereo LPG available and From the pioneer in ceramics for electronics quite a contrast to' any "Salute"' by another band. R. J. C. ~-WI,

CROSS SECTION-SAXES-HAL Mc- KUSICK falfo,saxophone, bass clarinet), Art -`' ,; -o Farmer (trumpet)i Bill Evans (piano), Milt v MERIE Hinton or Paul Chambers (bass), Charlie Petsip or Connie Kay (drums), Barry Gal- braith (guitar) on Three, Frank $ocolow, Dick the new single Hafer, Jay Cameron (reeds) on -four. Whis- per Not; blow's The Time; La Rue & 7 others. Dooca Stereo DL 79209 $5.98 ceramic element Musical Interest: Very ,high Approa_ Performanco: Eccellent Twice Recording: Very goad pre Stereophonic Stereo Directionality: Very musical Stereo Depth: First-rate cartridge An uncommonly imaginative album for which everyone deserves credit, especially Decca which has not been noted up lo now DYNAMIC BALANCING MAKES THE DIFFERENCE fur adventurous jam recording. ifcKusick DYNAMIC BALANCING during manufacture provides full stereo repro- has commissioned scores from four jazz duction. SINGLE ELEMENT DESIGN offers balanced outputs; excellent composer -arrangers in which there's room separation of 20 db' over full audio -frequency range, with equal outputs for improvisation. The pieces, however, are from both channels. Compatible withstere6 and monophonic discs. more strongly knit and strucruraily provoc- SPECIFICATIONS

ative . than most jaD.. "writing." George RESPONSE: 20 to 16;000 cps, OUTPUT VOLTAGE 0.5 vrms.at 1 KC eoch.chonnel. COMPLIANCE: Russell and Jimmy Giuffre contribute the 3 x 10.6 cm/dyne, vertical & lateral. RECOMMENDED LOAD: 2 mcgohmí. RECOMMENDED most stimulating works. TRACKING PRESSURE: 5-6 grams. CHANNEL SEPARATION: 20 STYLI]: Duol 0.7 mil dia- db. rte'tip; The playing is consistently expert with mond or sapphire, and 3 mit sapphire. MOUNTING DIMENSIONS: EiA Standard & ñ" centers. pianist Bin Evans an especially personal, For additional in/ornlasion, see probing soloist. This is not so much an yourAuthorieed BRIE Distributor "experimental" session as a thoughtfully conceived program by mature wriler-play_ ,r, an album which should interest both newcomers to jazz and post -graduates. Also SIGN available monophonically. N. A. ERIE RESISTOR CORPORATION MAIN OFFICES- ERIE. PA. , U, S. A. THE BRUSSELS WORLD'S FAIR SA- LUTES THE BENNY GOODMAN OR- CHESTRA AND"""SEXTET. Bay Big Band. Lot's Dance: Air Mail Special; Benny Rides - Mein; Good Bye & 6 others. Omega OSL- ^iy _' 19 $5.95 a i.¡ Musical Interest: Medium ) Performance: Listless Recording: Excellent Stereo Directionalifys Good Stereo Depth: Like e'ballroom sal - The trouble here is that Chodman did it es too well in the first place for an European land to make a rpm:sable copy. The baud ís okay on the ensemble portions, if listless, but-wheir it comes to the solos. the flesh is t7 willing but the spitit (of jazz) is weak. R. J. G. POPS why THE BRUSSELS WORLD'S FAIR SA- LUTES TOMMY DORSEY. Bay Big Band. professionals Opui #1; I'll Never Smile Again; Doy Break: This love Of Mine & 6 others. Omega OSL- choose vt-rs 16 $5.95 STEREO, RECORDER Musical Interest: So-so the Performance: Inadequate Sound éngirieers .select the Roberts because ifs 134950 Recording; Excellent recording and playback features fulfill the highest Stereo Directionality: Good standards of professional performance. Precision Stereo Depth: Like a ballroom NOW!' RECORD IN STEREO' elements that make for smooth, controlled operation The Tommy Dorsey sound is deceptive are 'Roberts calibrated V.U. meter, exclusive, new ROBERTS MATCHING erase in ,stereo and an imitation immediately show; ups. MULTE -RASE HEAD '(for frill track synchronous motor. RECORDING AMPLIFIER The arrangements are more difficult than recording) and hysteresis to 15,000 CPS, the PROVIDES IDEAL SECOND CHAN- the Goodman charts and the sound blend Responding faithfully from 40 Roberts satisfies discriminating audiophiles in NEL, PLAYBACK AND RECORD. was unusual so that this set by a European their most exacting listening and recording needs. COMPLETE WITH ROBERTS hand does not come off very well. And RECORDER when the soloist tries to play like T. D. the ROBERTS ELECTRONICS inc. result is disastrous. R; J. G. 1028 N. La Brea Avenue, Hollywood 38, California $49900 MARcii 1959 g9 ' :THE BRUSSELS WORLDIS FAIR SA- ' ,Monophonic RCA Victcir LPM 1866' LUTES THE TED HEATH' ORCHESTRA. $4.98 MESSIAH: Bay Big Band. Lullaby Of Birdlend; Hot Toddy; The Hawk Talks; Listen To My Music Here is the reverse of the current com- &,7 others. Omega OSL-17 $505 plaint. There is no reason to Lase the monophonic version of this LP at all because EASTER_ MUSIC Medium' Musical Interest: the stereo is so good and because the entire Performance: Adequate reason .for the LP is to, experiment with Recording: Excellent Monophonically, wbilb a Stereo Directionality: Good stereo sound. good Stereo Depth: Like a ballroom according, it -is dull' und.spiriticss. R. J. G. As with the Miller LP, 1lle original music is without sufficient distinction in make it THEATER tóo difficult to copy and so this European hand produces a reasonable facsimile of. GOLDILOCKS (Anderson -Ford -Kerr - the Heath organization. It is pleasant, well- Kerr). Original cast reccrding with Don played and quite enjoyable. R. J. C. 'Ameche, Elaine Stritch, Russell Nype, Pat Stanley &.others. with Orcheetrr and Chorus, Lehman Engel cond. Columbia OS 2007 $5.98

Musical Interest: Quite a bit THE BRUSSELS WORLD -'S FAiR SA- Performance: Mixed company LUTES GLENN MILLER. Bay Big Band. Recording: Just right At 'Last; In The Mood: American Patrol; Tus- Stereo Directionality: Not much: reason edo Junction & 6 others. Omega OSL-l8 for it $5.95 Stereo Depth: Splendidly theatrical According.to Leonard Bernstein, the 53 separate pieces of music which make up Handel's Musical Interest: Medium in Leroy Anderson's Performance: Adequate The pleasure; found Messiah fit neatly into two sections, each a first Broadway score were described last entity. Part f, released Recording: Excellent dramatic, emotional month in reviewing the monophonic re- this past Deccrnber,tdls the Christmas story. Stereo Directionality: Good They stand up stereo, hut Here now is the second or Easters portion for Stereo Depth: Like a ballroom lease. still in it enjoyment at this time. seems that this is one theatrical score that your With .the leust-common-denominator ma- Handel: Messiah (Easter Music)-Adele. just has no great need for added dimensions, Addison, Russell Oberlin, David Lloyd. William sic.of the Miller band, a European group particularly of directionality. No matter Watileld, the Westminster Choir. the New York such as this has a chunce to sound fait -1y Philharmonic, -Leonard Bernstein, Conductor. if the songs call for solos, duets or ensem- ML 5346 MS 6041 (stereo) good and they do. It'"s pleasantly played, bles. the singers come to the footlights at GUARANTEED 'HIGH -,FIDELITY AND set in good tempos and perfectly okay for center stage and sing; Perhaps something STEREO -FIDELITY RECORDS BY dancing and/or listening. R. J. G. might have been done to give riiovement to Give the Little Lady a Great Big Hand; IPOLUMBIA MUSIC FOR BANG, BAAROOM AND but on the whole, it's the illusion -of pres- HARP. Dick Schory's New Percussion En- ence that conies across most effectiiely. ® N.a4r.ork.' het. Cal.,.bf. hi... semble. Baia; Way Down Yonder In New Cr- A divt.ion of O.loa.bl. 9rv.au.ltnr Sntro, lne. S. C. leans: April In Paris; September In the Rain; Tho Sheik OF Araby & 7 others. RCA Victor Zur -rob LSP 1866 $5.98 MISCELLANY Musical Interest: Hi-fi delight. Performance: Excellent , BOB AND RAY THROW A STEREO 'Recording: Superior SPECTACULAR with Julie Andrews; The Stereo Directionality: Top notch Belafonte Singers; Skitch Henderson; Lena Stereo Depth; Spacious Horno: 'Guckenheimer Sour Kraut Band; Amazing DEWALD' i Abbe Lane; The Meleehrino Strings; Radio STEREO & MONAURAL A percussion assembly consisting of 'all City Music Hall Organ; The Sauter -Finegan I most anything possible 'to hit, scrape or Orchestra; Dick Schor,y's Percussion Ensem- 'HI-FI. COMPONENTS crack plus an assortment of; sound effects, ble. RCA Victor LSP-1773 $5.98 (For stereo I tape, see p. 101)

i.cA\Acso.1°ot, Interest: Insane fun Vs16.18. Performance: A délighl uvex ro.. Recording: .Fine BANG Stereo Directionality: Mostly impressive GM ' ...-- bea,,..,r..-.an"'d Stereo Depth: Excellent s While HiFi RtTtxty-seldom covers dam, onstrniíon records, this is orie exception that Model M-1200 "CONCERTO. .Stereophonlc has been gladly made. Bob and Ray, (I arid Monaural Pre -Amp Equaliser and Power almost wrote Bert and II3rry) have pro- Amplifier with "Multi -Phonic" Conhrol. 15 Watts 'each Channel. Monaural 30 Wafts-Tape vided the link to -which excerpts front Monitor - Speaker Phase Re- recent stereo: albums have been strung, vene (including cabinet). 0095 IAudiophile Net although there is no attempt at integrating Model M -t000 Model L -5000A 1 the selections with the team,'s rather ghoul- STEREOPHONIC 15 WATT MONAURAL ish sense of stereo humor. It seems that the Tuner Incl. 9s Amplifier incl. Its I cabinet 99 cabinet - 52 boys are visiting their friend "the good, Model 441.03A albeit crazed Dr. Allkbar" at his mysterious IMPERIAL" AM "YOU NEVER I -FM castle, and this provides the opportunity of Tuner Incl. 95 HEARD IT SO'GOODI" , cabinet....,%7 hearing a multitude iif effects including the OVER 35 YEARS OF KNOW-HOW!' a couple of tap dancers and a harp ín a sounds of a tsetse 11y, bagpipes. a rifle's series of exciting, hi-fi sides have all the report, a cat fight and the pounding surf. mªkings for a Class AAA demo record for There Is also a' macabre: bit' in which a stereo sound. There's móvement, depth, nian ís supposed to have been hung upside DE WALD beautiful sound and sépurati'on and some down as the pendulum of a- clock, with 1 A DIVISION OF I delightful ping-pong effects. You don't even Iris cry of help heard alternately from the UNITED SCIENTIFIC LABORATORIES, Inc. have .to like music to enjoy this; all you two speakers. But this doesn't perturb our 35-13 37th Ave., Long Island City' I; N. Y. need is a good stereo rig and you can go heroes. "Keeps excellent time," is Ray's IAr-1!11 to 'town. only comment. S. G. 90 FIiFI REvtEw !Í- nr Enterfainnient

Jazz, Pops, Stage- and Screen BEST ÓF THE MONTH Reviewed, by United Artists comas up:With topflight charriber;jazi in Modern Art with RALPH J. GLEASON Art Farmer, Benny Golson, and Bil('Evans-"There is lyricism, blues'feel- STANLEY GREEN ing and a fine, well-organized rhythmic ,pulse . . and the recording NAT HENTOFF is very good." (see p. 92)

JAZZ Columbia's Mahalia Jackson disc from the .1958 Newport'Jazi Festival finds her "electric, clear and indisputable proof that she is indeed 'the

CHET BAKER 'IN NEW YORK-Chet world's greatest gospel singer."' '(seep. 92) Baker (trumpet); Al Haig -(piano), Paul Chambers (bass), Philfy Joe Jones (drums), Capitol's new Harry James offering' Harry's Choice stand oüt as a stún- and on 3 numbers, Johnny Griffin (tenor saxophone). Fair Weather; Solar; When ning example of big band playing 9nd.sound-"If big bonds are tole Lights Are Low & 3 others. Riverside RLP 12-281 $4.98 recorded, Capitol musi do it or -give lessons to its competitors, in how to Musical Interest: Spotty Capture the sound!' (seep.. 92) Performance: Honers for the rhythm men Recording: Good Chet Baker, known principally on record Roulette's- Sing Along_ with Basle is' another real ,winner in .its .clever for his wispy, introverted style is thrown in vocafizatíons'á la The Count-"an exhilarating experiencel" (seep. 93) with representatives of the "hard" modern jazz school on this album. He plays com- petently hut with only moderate fire and Columbia's.original cast LP of Flower Drum Song lives well üp'ta expec imeginátion. Johnny Griffin is considerably tations-"a generally superior theatrical scare . . . expertly constructed;

attractively sung, .and imaginatively.-arranged." (see p, 97) -

performer), because the personnel varies. technically aitd fen arnin is solidly' compe- However, it is a good sample of the sort tent. N. U. of watered-down jazz. that Ls fashionable at the moment, pleasant, lightly swinging and THE BIG- HORN featuring SAM BU- with a firm jazt oriénration. Trombonist TERA end the Witnesses. All The Way; Too Young; I Tyree Glenn gets a bit to say on a side or Love París; On The Street Where You Live & 8 others. Capitol T1098 two and is a welcome relief. R. J. G. $3.96 Musical Interest: Medium Performance: Good . J,.: JAZZ IMPRESSIONS OF EURASIA- DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET-Dave Brubeck Recording:' Good (piano), Paul Desmond (alto saxophone), Rutcra, who is the tenor man with the Joe Morello (drums), Joe Benjámín (bass). Louis Prima band, is heard here with the Nomad; Brandenburg Gate; Calcutta Blues same group minus Prima in a series of bal- &.3 others. Columbia CL 1251 $3.98 lads recorded with too much echo; He gets 'Musical Interest: Unique travelogue a big, billowy sound on bis horn, plays the Performance: Devoted though diluted pretty one "real pretty" but gets a bit too Recording: First-rate raucous on the rhythm portions. RuJ. G. more powerful emotionally, and by contrast, The 'nihilist ís a result of Brubeck's tour Baker seems rather stiff. NEWPORT 1958 featuring DUKE-EL- last year through western and eastern En - The rhythm section is -excellent. Notable LINGTON & his Orchestra with GERRY rope, the Middle East, 'and into India. In is tite rate appearance of Al'Haig, a pianist MULLIGAN on baritone sax. Just Scratchin' each of 'his six originals, he has tried "to -of unusually well -developed taste, singing Thº Surface; Mr. Gentle And Mr. Cool; create an impression of a particular locale tone.- and personal, thoughtful conception. Prima Bare Dubla & 7 others. Columbia CL by using some of the elements of their 1245 His work is gentle but, firm. The liner notes $3.98 folk music within the jazz idiom;" might have told us where Ice's been and Musical Interest': Broad The works --and their largely improvised Performance: Good where he is now. Intelligent selection of interpretations --are attractive, but not Recording: Adequate material. 117.13. wholly satisfying, As jazz their effect-es- This is not the best LP iEllington bas AFTER ''THE' PARTY'S OVER. Aaron pecially in frubeck's solos-is oblique, Si made. The -music may have suffered by the Islay Bell Trio. Satin Doll; The Party's Over; if they were "impressions" of jazz too. As outdoor recording or the extra spark Slaughter On Tenth Avenue; All The Way & a "fusion" of jazz and other elements, never have been there in the first place; it 5 others, RCA Victor LPM 1876 $3.98 they are charming but rather thin -blooded is impossible to tell. However, despite the Musical Interest: Cocktail iau reflections of a talented tourist who really magnificent playing of Johnny Performance: Excellent sketched only the surface of what he saw Hodges, and the delightful violin solo by Recording: Warns and heard. Desmond is, as usual, imagina- Ray Nance, the sung total of my impressions The performances are very good, if a tive and much more lyrical than most of ís ihat,of being slightly frustrated, Perhaps trifle uneven (Hank Jones is by far the best hi codieniporaries. Morello is .brilliant we expect too much of Duke. Nevertheless, MARCH 1959 91 viewed on its own, it does have its nto- at an American ¡an festival is intriguing. get more ntcnts. The trouble is they arc all in the However, preserving their efforts on disc is solo passages and Duke's soloists now are of interest mainly to the sociologist and the enjoyment not giants. R. liist.orian. As music, it doesn't make it if only because they had too little time to play MODERN ART featuring ART FARMER together to gtse any sort of genuine group out of your HI-FI (trumpet),. Benny Golsen (alto sae), Bill coherence. It was ridíCulous to give this Evans (piano): Darn That Dream; The Touch band the sort of musical hurdle race which for ;,only $100! Of Your Lips: Like Someone In Love & 5 some of these arrangements are, It: J, G. others. United Artists UAL 4007 $4.98 Musical Interest: Topnotch modern jai: NEWPORT 1958 featuring MAHALIA Performance: Excellent JACKSON. A City Called Heaven; The - ` Recording: First rafe Lord's Prayer; Didtí'f It Rain; He's Got The Whole In- His `- Thin .i? one of the better modern jars World Hand & 8 others. Columbia combo LPs of recent months. featuring CL 1244 $3.98 three of the very best. young soloists: Art Musical Interest: Broad a Farmer. Benny Golsntt, Bill Evans. The Performance: Superb group is no a wokittg unit but they speak Recording:. Adequate The same language with the same accent There is no singer on the non -classical and are able to (it together for lhis date. side of nruSic (and few on any side) ca- .e - ']'here fine, phuto courtesy I nciro-Vuiie; iric_ is 1yrii istn., blurs feeling and a pable of producing the direct emotional well-orounied rhythmic pulse throughiittt charge that Miss Jackson manages to pack Ntfw just $1 can show you how to get more lis- and the recording is very .good. Evans is into the most banal of gospel songs. Her tening pleasure front your hi-fi set!_ mars the one of the really bright Stars among the performance here is electric, clear and in- cost of the new 1959 edition of the HI -Fi GUIDE & younger men, with a highly individual piano disputable proof that she is indeed `''The YEARBOOK-the authoritative Ziff -Davis Annual style. R. J. G. that covers every facet -of high fidelity enjoyment. telling you how to use your equipment Besides LOVER MAN-BILLIE HOLIDAY (vu. El - for the best passible reproduction, the 1959 HI-FI eels) with Orchestras directed by Camerala YEARBOOK 'presents a round -up of the .14WAYPORT 1958 GUIDE & and Bob Heggert and various other accom- a how to save trends in the hi-fr fields ... tells you paniments. My Man; Porgy; Please Tell Me on . , . guides you in the selection of rec- repairs Now & 9 others. Decca DL 8702 $3.98 ords... gives you tips on tapes. it's actually like -3 1n 'eras F getting two big books for the price of one! Musicai Important history d Psriormanca: Not the best, but good GUiDE Recording; Competent Section 1: IMPROVING YOUR HI -FI --Strange Aller- A set of Billie Holiday -re -issues front gies of hi-fi. Square Waves Check Tone Controls. 19I4 -i950: The Columbia and Conntodore Give Your Pickup a Chance. Getting the Most from re -issuer are superior,'lint this is worth hay - Your Tweeters.' MX_méans Multiplex. Your Stereo hug, particuiarly for the best récorded ver- Listening Area. sion of Porgy. On the rest, she is often Section 2: INSTALLING YOUR HI-FI SYSTEM-Hi- hampered by absurdly commercial back- :i ing ,the Fi to the Suburbs, Index Your Music. grounds (including square strings and rec- Ceiling Mounted'Speaker. langular choral groups). She does, how- Section TAPE Most ever, cut through most of the paper dolls. 3: RECORDING-G(sttirtg the _ - +,- From Your Tape Records. Tips and Techniques. Even when the hacJing isn't right, Billie Don't let Your Tapes Hiss at You, Make Your Own is the itsust personal and penetrating singer Stereo Tape Recordings. in jazz. All personnel. anti dates are given. world's greatest gospel singer" and if site N. W wished to, could easily he the world's YEARBOOK SECTION greatesl jazz singer. Het warm, full voice TRENDS 1N Hl,F11 developmentsilñ 1958 'arid what NEWPORT 1958 featuring the INTER- is hypnotic; its rhythm attractive and com- the future holds. NATIONAL YOUTH BAND, Marshall Brown; pelling. No LP by .Ulahalia Jackson 1 with- CRITICS' CHOICE Of RECORDINGS: a conductor, a director. Don't Wail- For Henry; Don't Blame out value --hut. this one, perhaps because Of music critic, and a sound engineer tell what Me: Swtngin' The Blues; Newport Suite; Op. her direct involvement with an audience, is records (classical and jazzy they would select-' 24 & 3 others. Columbia CL 1246. $3.98 one of rite best she has done and one of the and why. Musical Interest: Novelty best LPs in this -or any -other category. She THE ULTIMATE IN FM STATIONS: here's how an Performance: Sloppy is simply magnificent and any listener sirs. FM station in Chicago really caters to its hi-li Recording; So-so moved by her music mu:=t. be rock-Iike in listeners-in what could be a nationwide his resistance beauty. trend In The idea of a .gr'oup of young jazzmen to R. J. C. Programming! Also gives you a listing of FM sta- from various countriesiu the world playing tions throughout the country. HARRY'S CHOICE1 featuring HARRY STEREO: ,the latest report on what is -happening JAMES and His Orchestra. You're My Thrill; ín this big, exciting PLUS field. a photo story Willow Woop For Me: Motet -Swing Si. S showing what can be done to fit more equipment others. Capitol T1093 $3.98 into less space. Musical Interest: Superior big band len Performance: Crackling All told, the HI -Ft GUIDE Recording: Beautiful & YEARBOOK brings you a The theory is gaining prevalence th_a"t if wealth of information to big hands are to be recorded, Capitol must ,o help you get the most out . »` of your hi-fi listening ,ryt:rr do it or give lesson-' to, its competitors in .} ;. how to capture the sound. This is ass LP hours. Only $1.00 ($1.25 " -outside USA.), it's a that is pure delight both as -music and as fabulous buy! On sale -sound. The band is n big swing band of the Count Basio stylistic persuasion and tltc soon-make sure yoir re- a,r, _.' a: 1t* ,_.,., serve your copy now et performances are all alive and swinging your newsstand! 1344 and bursting with enthusiasm. James plays very well himself and is equaled as a solo- 2IFF-DAVIS PUBLISHING COMPANY ist only by Willic.Smíth' on alto, The rest 434 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 5, Illinois of the baud is great in ensemble, R. J. C. 92 IiiFI Ravrew From GLENN MILLER AND HIS ORCHES- STEREO-Jubilee SDJLP 1083 $4.98 View. TRA-Original Film Sound Tracks. In The Stereo Directionality: Competent any Point of Mood: Serenade In Blue; Chattanooga Choo- Stereo Depth: Quite good more Experts choose Choo; American Patrol; Moonlight Serenade Because of the antiphonal naulre of much & 13 others. 20th Fox TCF-100-2 2 12" $7.96 gospel singing. stereo clarifies the dialogue. ACROSOUND Musical Interest: For the Miller Fan In this case, Della is heard in call -and -re- ULTRA -LINEAR I Performance: Good sponse patterns between herself and the Recording: Movie sound -track, c. 1941-42 Meditation Singers. Stereo is most rous- 60 watt amplifier Keeping in mind that these arc the .sound ingly applied on Jesus in which Della and tracks featuring the Miller band front the Ernestine Rundlcss answer each other from - .1911, 1942 motion pictures Orchestra Wives separate speakers. Stereo is of little help II on two with ` and Sun Valley Serenade helps one survive Della's solo numbers organ, the muddy sound. The Miller band does Souse of the credits for adapting this gos- two numbers here not previously re- pel material are odd indeed. N. H. only . corded: /loots Shot, a rhythm tune and You. i + --.°. i DEEDS NOT WORDS-MAX ROACH - Say the Sweetest Things, Baby. The latter I C ri is hailed as a "discovery" since it offers the (drums), Booker Little (trumpet), George -7, Coleman (tenor saxophone), Ray Draper Miller sextet. On hearing it, we know why DESIGN The combination of patented (tuba), Art Davis (bass). Ifs You Or No the sextet was not featured more often. ULTRA -LINEAR circuitry-plus new HYBRID One; Jodie's Che -Cha; Conversation & 4 FEEDBACK principle-VARIABLE DAMPING The Miller band on the whole is dull when others. Riverside RLP 12-280 $4.98 control, and ULTRA STABILITY. represents a compared to big band jazz, then or now, new high in the art of amplifier design ....an Musical Interest: Hot and hard example of, ACROSOUND'S latest achieve. but remains good dance music and sure fire merit in AMERICAN Know -How. This superi- Performance: Intense and direct nostalgia for sonic. Not, however, for these ority of design now enables anyone with or Recording: Clear and alive without any previous si-nowtedge oTelectronics jaundiced cars. R. J. G. to assemble for himselr herself... es. This is the combo of youngsters Roach It's that easy!) ... the finest of amplifiers and at a most reasonable cost. in only two hours! FABULOUS PHINEAS. Phineas New- has been burning into shape since early born, Jr., and Trio. Sweet Lorraine; No Moon 1958, He has made considerable progress, At All; I'll Remember April & 5 others. RCA and the album is incisively effective. There " Victor LPM 1873 $3.98 are rough edacs. Little, while developing his voice. hasn't vet learned the judicious Musical Interest: Good modern ¡an fo use of space and economy. Coleman is Performance: Excellent i?1 9 ti Recording: Very good more advanced in that respect, but also leas to grow in terms of individuality of coneep- Newborn is making a comeback here e e , lion. Both have much spirit, however. t3st which in itself is a terrible indictment of Draper performs bolls melodic and rhythm r he PERFORMANCE By listening test, or by in- the jazz music world in that has hardly as functions the only "hard bop" tuba struments .. , second to none in clarity and been here long enough to become eatitb- player on the present scene; and although frequency response. Normal level distortion Is lished much less make a comeback. How- virtually unmeasurable-IM 1% or less at 60 the nature of the instrument precludes watts, 120 watts peak. Completely stable ... ever, it is a giant step forward, compared quick fluency, he's developing. He does unaffected by loads, perfect square waves. with his previous LPs, as he demonstrates need, however, to get more technical train- maturity, depth and a fine the feeling for ing. Davis is a strong, reliable bassist; and blue roots of jazz. This is the sort of LP Roach is the fiercely 'inventive unifying that might very well grow on the listener. forre. Conversation is a logical, musical R.J.G. unaccompanied drum solo. The arrangements indicate intelligent planning for a i STRICTLY PRIMA!-Louis Prima (vo- wider range of moods than most units of cals and trumpet), Sam Butera (tenor saxo- this type master. N. H. phone), Lou Sino (trombone), Bobby Roberts (guitar), Tony Liuna (bass), Willie Mc - QUALITY Every part goiisginto the assembly Cumber (piano). Judy; Sing, Sing, Sing; SING ALONG WITH BASIE-Joe of critical and even noncritical circuitry is Williams, Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, tested and checked to allow no more than Moonglow & 7 others. Capitol Ti 132 $3.98 ±Mt% variation from ACROSOÜÑ6'S-stáné Annie Ross (vocals), and the Count Basic arde. Specialized test equipment unavailable Musical Interest: Moderate band. Tickle -Toe; Shorty George; The King commercially was designed in ACROSOUND'S Performance: Ingratiating & 7 others. Roulette R-52018 $3.98 laboratories to achieve this result. Every Recording: Very good printed circuit board is placed in trial opera - Musical Interest: High and unique iron on a laboratory amplifier. utpdt-fines This characteristically brash Louis Prima Performance: Delightful are matched by trial and doúble checked. set is said to have been recorded at the Recording: Best for voices Sahara in Las Vegas, but there's no au- For their first album, on ABC -Paramount, dience noise. The album is informal fun - Sing A Song of Basie (reviewed in the making with Prima's gravel voice and cas- ,Tube, 1958, I-IiFt & Music REVIEW), tile ual horn featured. The set is more relaxed Lambert-Ross-I-Iendricks singers multi -taped and therefore more engaging than some of themselves list° becoming a vocalized ver- COMPONENTS ACRO'S newest TO -600 out- Prima's recent, more raucous performances. sion of the whole Basie band. All that was put transformer with special hybrid winding- N. H. separates functions of output circuit and added was a rhythm section. On their sec- feedback circuit. Heavy duty, completely, ond record, for Roulette, they have the assembled, and thoroughly tested, printed AMEN!-DELLA REESE (vocals), the circuit board assures uniformity of perform. Basic hand itself-plus Basie singer Joe ance. Low distortion EL34 output tubes are Meditation Singers, Emory Radford (organ), Williams singing harmony parts with them operated well within their ratings ensuring Kirk Stuart (piano). Last Mile The life Of Way; ;end several solos. long tube and optimum performance. Rock A My Soul; Jesus & 5 others. Jubilee PRICE In preassembled kit form so that you The result, though less astonishing a tour- JLP 1083 $3.98 may save money. learn while doing, and have de-tape.force than the initial set is even the proud satisfaction you built the best for Musical Interest: Della's best The only 171.50 net ...or if you feel you would more of an exhilarating experience. prefer laboratory assembled repre- Performance: Bursting with fervor it it Still idiomatic, witty lyrics are by Hendricks sents a bargain at $101.50 net. Recording: Good but echoey who taker original Basic arrangements- HEAR IT AT YOUR DEALER NOWT

Della Reeser previously known on records solos and ensembles-and turns them into 6E READY FOR ACROSOIIaD DISTORTIONI(55 for rhythm-and-blues and rather melo- stories of the jars life and its surroundings. PR( AMP GESIGi:(0 FOR Tilt STEREO MILE dramatic pop rcadings, has returned to the N. H. Experts know why ACRO is best! gospel singing of her career's beginning. Others ... Learn why! Write to The performances throb with fierce power STEREO-Roulette SR -52018 $4.98 ACRO PRODUCTS and a driving heat. Her associates equal Stereo Directionality: Adequate 3611 SHURS LANE her in strength of emotion. N. H. Stereo Depth: Very good Pt-1tLA. 28. PA. MAncir 1959 93 'The stereo version is preferable. The' In addition to buss, a three -roan team per: added clarity and space 1teightens the im- forms ably on such assorted percussions as pact of all the interlocking components. drums, tympany, xylophone, gleckenspicl, N.H. vibraphone, chimes, hongos, and probably a few others. Heard on the disc are Morgan Lewis' How High the Moon taken at its now Sound.: traditionally frenetic clip although it was POPS originally a romantic ballad in a Broad- .v- way revue; u she -cha, Che Si Dice by Fer- Talk rante and Teicher, which employs a ltonky- tonk piano effect; and the gayly tilting WHEN YOU COME TO THE END OF Cielito Lindo that somehow gets lost in. the by Dr. IF T. Fiala THE DAY-PERRY COMO (vocals} with Hall o/ the Mountains King. S. G. Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra '& The Ray Chief I'hysic.ist Charles Singers. Only Ono; Jn The Garden; Prayer For Peace & 9 others, RCA Victor L'AIR DE PARIS-JACQUELINE LPM-.1885' $3.98 FRANCOiS with Michel Legrend, Franck LOUDSPEAKER DISTORTION -AT Musical For Como devole'es Aussman & Jack Elliot and their Orchestras. LOW Interest: FREQUENCIES Performance; Standard Como Le Piano do mauvaise vie; La Chanson des Recording: Good for voice rues; Ca ressemble a quoi & 9,others. Colum- Lord Rayleigh, in his fatnotis "Theory of bia CL 1200 $3.98 Sound' htid shown that the acoustic power A collection of virtuous standards deal- values Musical Interest: Chaimante geneiated by arcane in an infinite wall is ing. with familiar asid spiritual is .avert from total banality of content end Performance; Elegante proportional to the square of the frequency Recording: Splendide and to the square of the air volume dis- treatment by Perry Como's attractive The honey -`voiced Mlle. Francois is placed per seeond. This relation indicates naturalness. He sings so unpretentiously currently the No. 1 French recording star in that at low frequencies considerable ampli= -and 'warmly that somehow he makes even tudes are required to produce acoustic the more one-dimensional songs Learable. the United States, and 'tree eminence ids the field is assuredly well -deserved. Slic bas a power. A 15" cone speaker, forexample, There are a few pleasant numbers, but ex- has to move approximately inch, cept for Como, the approach to all is notable fondness for waltzes and more ro- one-half loose peak to peak, in order to generate one syrupy. N. H. mantic expressions, but can also cut with ease the razz-maaazz beat of acoustic watt at 40 cps. equal on Le Gars' de Rdchecourt or the lively Java FANCY MEETING YOU HERE-BING However, it is, not_ sufficient fó design a mondaine. She has ereti included Kurt CROSBY and ROSEMARY CLOONEY (vo- Weill's haunting Bilbao Song which may speaker which is only able to move with cal:) with Billy May and His Orchestra. well point the way to her use of there dra- the required amplitude. In order to avoid I Can't Get Started; Brazil; Calcutta & 9 distortion; it is also necessary that this others. RCA Victor LPM-1854 $3.98 matie material ín the future. Translations are on the "jacket. S. G. movement follows exactly the'driving cur- Musical Interest: Witty travel music rent ín the voice coil. To achieve this, the Performance: lnfectiouslyi informal suspension be for the system has to linear Recording: Good JUDY IN LOVE-JÚDY GARLAND required amplitude. This means that the with Orchestra, Nelson Riddle cond. Zing! displacement of the cone has to be propor- The loosc.thematic premise of the album h''a vocal tour of the globe." Crosby and Went The Strings Of My Heart: I Am Loved; tional to the driving force produced by the It In, & 7 Chutney shrg duets, mostly on standards. Do Again; Day Day Out others.. voice coil or; more specifically, íf the Capitol T-1036 $3.98 transfer characteristic is plotted in linear Scene of the lyrics have been updated and =lsarpened by Sammy Calm and Jimmy Van Musical Interest: High on the list coordinates, it should' be represented by a IJeuscn, including a plug for Dean Martin's Performance: Still, up there straight line so that each doubling of the Recording: Great force on the cone also doubles -the dis- restaurant. It's not an irresistibld set-the that her voice. has bcrosne placement. This force, generated by inter- "hip" humor of Crosby and Clnoney should Granted have been given wider a blurred around the edges and action of the current in the voice coil and even play-but it's slightly vibrato may be a bit a magnetic field, must also be proportional delightful one. .N. IL , granted, too, that tile to the voice coil current. Thus. each doub- too much in evidence, Judy Garland can give lessons in the art of vocal projec- ling of the voice coil current should double FOUR CORNERS OF THE WORLD-. still tion to angry the momentarily successful the driving force. When these two require- ESQUIVEL, his Piano and Group. Blue Dan- of Is, as she has ments are met, the displacement of the ube: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2: April In singers of today. She always sores cone is"proportional to the driving current Portugal; In A Persian Market & 8 others. been, a peerless interpreter of popular in the voice coil. In other words, the trans- RCA Victor LPM 1749 $3.98 -sensitive, dramatic and possessing a gift fer characteristic of the speaker, which Musical Interest: Backgroufsd'sounds of communication that by. snnie strange relates cone displacement versus voice coil Performance: Excellent magic can niake all het hopes, her joys and current, has to be linear, Recording: Excellent her pains not only appreciated -hut shared. Pretty, lacy, cocktail-louitge. type Latin 1-ler emotions c.00se 'through with such Present day technology and carefully con., music, very well -recorded and excellcmtiy honesty that when she sings Cole Porter's On Yon is any trolled assembly techniques make it practi- 'played. It is top notch for background I Concentrate there never doubt that is what she is cal to build linear suspension systems for music, aeJittic too frenetic to dance to, hut that exactly doing, when It Isy large excursions. The use of sufficient mag- quite pleasant ".listening. The rhythm, piano or she bangs out This Is Aninrr and l:fiward Dietz, by "you net to produce a long, enough uniform and occasional Note merge very well. Schwartz God. magnetic field so that the voice know it really is. For it is that special coil always R, J. G. remains in that field for the required ampli- brand- of vocal conviction, I suspect, tisat tude will secure the necessary linear force. - will always be her more endearing' and ci- 'voice coil current relation. FERRANTE AND "EICHER WITH during quality. S. G. PERCUSSION. The Nearness Of You.: Val ALTEC LANSING controlled linear Va-Vcom; Parade Of The Bobbies & 9 others. excursion speakers ave designed, manufac- ABC Paramount ABC -248 $3.98 "GORME, SINGS SHOWSTOPPERS- with tuned, and even optically tested to meet all Musical Interest: Now and then EYDIE GOI MÉ Orchestras, Nick Perito. these linearity requirements: Performance: For hi-fi bugs Neal Heft; & Eugene Lowell cond. My Funny Performance: Mostly satisfactory Valentine; I'm Gonna Wash Thai Man Right Write for free cat'alogucl ALTEC LANSING Out My Hair; You Can't Get A Man'With ,Recorded lot first lime with COEPORATTON, Dept 3MR-B, 1515 S. t.hé a group A Gun & 9 others. ABC Paramount ABC -254 of other musicians, pianists Arthur Fer- Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, Calif., 161 $3:98 rante and Louis Teicher have conic up with Sixth Avenue, New York 13; N. Y. Musical Interest: Footlight highlighic a recital full of flash and dasls that is per- 17.+7 Performance: Exuberant Aduertisenient haps overly concerned with sonic effects. 'Recording: Below ABC's standard .94. HtFs REVIEW Entertainment Mufr MIs c]Iaiy MORE NEW ITEMS RATED ATA GLANCE ---

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HUGO WINTERHALTER GOES LATIN-Orchestral JJJ- JJJJ. JJJJ ti Grenade, Voyo Con Dios, The Peanut Venda &'9 others. RCA Victor LPM 1677 $5.98

LOVE IS A FABULOUS THING-Les Baxter Orchestra JJJ r JJJJ JJJJ r it Twelve Compositions by les Baxter. Capitol T 1088 , $3.98 COME CLOSER TO ME-Geri Galion, Piano and Orchestra JJJ VJJJ 'JJJ to Boio, Maracaibo, The Breeze And I & 9 others. Warner Bros. W .1229 $3.98

IN THE HEART OF THE DARK-Les Crosley'et Piano JJJ , JJJJ JJJ to Laura, Tenderly, Stella by Starlight & 9 others, Jubilee .8.P.1082 $3.98 POP HITS ON TWO PIANOS-Whittemore and Lowe with -Orchestra JJJ JJJJ JJJ '10 Felling In love With love, That Old Black MagicMolaguéña & 7 otheis. Camden CAL 470 $1.98 THE ENCHANTED WOODS-Dennis farnon Orchestra JJJ` JJJ JJJJ to Fools Rush in, iioonlove,-1 Heor A Rhapsody & 9'others. RCA Vleto' LPM 1897 $3.98 CAFE ITALIANO-Jo'Basile, Accordion and Orchestra JJJ JJJ JJJJ to `Miguel Miguel, Sophia, lozzerella & 9 others. Audio Fidelity AFLP 1893, $5.95

LOVE STORY-Sy Shaffer Orchestra - JJJ JJJ JJJJ 't0 Love 'Is Here To Stay, When Your lover Has Gone, love letters & 9 others. - Westminster WP 6100 $3.98 DREAMS OF THE SOUTH SEAS-Alfred Apaka & His Hawaiians. JJJ JJJ 'JJJ 9 To You Sweetheart,. Aloha: Song of the Islands, Across The Seo & 9 others. Uranio UR 9016 $3.98 FIESTA TROPICAL-Bettíni Orchestra JJJ JJJ JJJ 9 Brazil, Miss Emmeline, Mambo En Espoño & 8 others. Vox VX 25690 $3.98 "RODGERS AND HART-Eric Johnson Orchestra JJJ ,JJJ JJJ 9 Blue Moon, Spring Is Here,Monhaltan, lover & 8'otheis. Westminster WP 6099 $3.98

SCOTCH MIST-Ray Sherman (piano), with Rhythm Section JJJ r J1J JJJ 9 Louise, Elmer s Tune, Josephine, Cecelia & 8 others. Warner Bros. W 1230 $3.98 CALYPSO MANIA-Edmundo Ros Orchestra JJ JJJ JJJ 8 Chocolate Whiskeyond Vanilla Gin, Virgin Islands;&.8 others.

- Richmond B 20021 $1.98 SWINGIN' HI-FI-AI Anthony on Hat/mane] Organ JJ 'JJJ JJJ 8 Ebbtide, Bola, Camptown Roces & 9 others. Liberty 1.RP 3090 $3.98 SWINGIN' YOUR WAY-Charles Dumont and Edward Chekler Big Bands JJ JJJ ,JJJ 8 Twelve French donce selections played by Iwo of the lovoríte Parisian Bonds. Bruno BR 50043 $3,98 MEMORIES OF'YOU-Roy Smeek (electric guitar), and Rhythm JJ JJ JJJ 7 -Memory lane, Memories, Memories Of You & 9 others. Decca Dl 8674 $3.98 7 PASSION-Walter-Scharf Orchestra - JJ JJ r JJJ Twelve Tongos, Rhumbas and Congas composed by Wolter, Scharf: Jubilee JLP 1079 .$3.98

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95 One of the great pleasures in listening to Eydie Goi-stu sing is that she is obviously enjoying herself so much. In her current compendium, she tackles a doyen numbers associated with the theatre, and sthile some have been done to near' death, Miss Come can always invest them with enough vocal Spark that they almost seem ;newly born. Among the aurae-titans arc Irving Berlin's }'uro-re Just In Lore, iii which the singer does a duet toith 'herself, and two old Rodgers and Hart favorites, Johnny One Noie and Thou Swell. S. G.

Begiñiers and jazz buffs alike-741h ., JULIETTE-.JULÍETTE GRECO. Java 07. enjoy April HiFí REVIEW! In it parfout;, La Complaints; Qua ¡'aims & 9 others. Columbia WL 138 $4.98 they'll find an exciting 16 -page bonus Musical Inferest:.Certainment b. section-John'S. Wilson's colorful Performance: Dramatique e history ofjazz. Recording: Parfait - Revealing more dramatic scope than I re- S,pe`cialRy prepared for Hip) call having noticed in, any of he''srcviotr.: REVIEW, Wilson's jazz history takes reeotding.s, Juliette Greco's dark, sultry way with a sung is you from Congo Square in New Or- ' compellingly demonstrated leans to Kansas City, Chicago and New on lhese selections. Andre Pope's Mrtsigue rnécaniq:h', Guy Biiart `s Qrt'un CS/ Mnii and Ybrk .... to the big hand period of the Georges-Auric's Bon.jonr tristesse are among 4940's ... through the hey -day, of the pleasures found here, as is -la Velse de swing, bop, traditional, cool " sí, wltfcli reveals the wide range of sug- modern schools. gestiveness that can be brought to the single word "Si" by such a gifted artist ti: Mlle. Greco. '1'ransl:itions are on the jacket. S.G. y Here too you'll find .an 0111,,. discography-as well as. ni~W, it'! t g JIMMY CRACK CORN-BILL HAYES -.;lptk) the heartaches and twit IS of with the Buckle Busters. Gain' Do -en The 1 erforntersL'Doakii . Road Feelin' Bad; Hallelujah, I'm A Bum; 101~ vL t Paisy-Ory-Ory-Ay; I Know Where I'm Going & II others. Kapp KLI106 $3.90

141,1j .Musical lnierest: Full of it Performance: Admirable P. Recording: Fine This is an unpretentious and unalTectcd recital of. folk songs-old, new and remade --that ore óffercd 7» a particularly winning manner by the robust baritone of Bill Hayes. Listening to them, I was -struck with the sheer beauty, of such overly fa: Millar airs as Shenandoah. aid Wendel -in': as well as Big Rock Candy Motinu¢n, which Dúke Ellington once used as the model for his own Tomorrow Mounurin. Among the more recent folk -type tunes are The Roeiir' Kind and Dance With a Dolly, although the latter ntelódydales back to 1844 when ít was knówn'as Lubly Fan. S. G.

LOVE IS THE ,SWEETEST THING- sometimes-WOODY HERMAN with Frank DeVol and his Orchestra. There Is No Great- er Love: You're ,Blasé; Pardon Me Pretty Baby; How.Long Has This Been Going On? HiFi & 8 others. Verve MGV 2096 $4.98 Musical Interest: For all -ages Porformarce: Warm, sincere, moving Recording; Good Herman, as a ballad singer; has bad his ups and downs, hut this LP is far and away his hear singing effort yet_ In it, he 'nonage: to communicate with warmth, good feeling for a lyric and a directly swinging pulse that takes the listener immediately into his camp. DeVol's accom- April HiFi REVIEW 3 paniment is particularly well done and re- on sale everywhere lieves Herman of all worries ahotit the band. 'Thus we have a -mare relaxed, non. March 24 1. elsalahit -so unding Man on Pardon,Me Pretty Baby and a worldly-wise balladeer on Photo by Ken Van SIck:o for Popular-Phetográe y You're Blasé. R. J. G. 96 II%Ft REVIEW I LOVE MOVIES featuring. MICHEL make for a truly fascinating document. S. G. 'LEGRAND and his orchestra. Sonny Boy; Remember My Forgotten Man:. Demons el STILL MORE!. merveiles & 10 others. Columbia CL 1178' $3.98 TREATER & FILMS Musical Inter'est: Movie- melange Performance: Legrend MIKE TODD'S BROADWAY. JACK Rocording:'Eapert SAUNDERS ORCHESTRA. R Wouldn't Be Even accounting for the fairly loose ter' Love: I love You; Violins From Nov7here & rniri-blogy of the record industry, this collec- 10 others. Everest ILPBR-801 153.98 tion of thirteen movie, Icings and theme.;: i8 Musical interest: Upon occasion eertaiftly a 'decidedly informal "Musical Performance: for the love of Mike History; as the subtitle claims. Anyway, Recording: Clear & clean the !melodies are frequently appealing. and In an odd way, this release does manage M, Legrand's -for fondness contrasting t.toin to capture the spirit of Mike Todd's Broad- hones with violins that weave and swoop way. The first thing to hit your eye is time does create some choice musical effects. colorful double -album packaging, but once Ps S. C. hhe listener gets through all the fancy trim- he finds, as Mats frequently the 11 'TILL MORNING-JOHNNIE RAY mings, case (vocals) Billy Taylor (piano), Earl May in Mr; Todd's stage productions, that there' (bass), Edmund Thigpen (drums), Mundell is little of substance in the actual prntlutiT. Lowe (guitar). My Ideal, Day By Day; I'm Each hand features orchestral versions of Beginning To See The Light & 9 others. Co. the producer's favorite song or songs from lumbia CL '1225 $3.98 each of his musicals, including such far Ps Thera :niyoni lñ . America who has -not ..three sing - Musical Interest: Better than ussial horn Broadway attredtions as Cur ?m'e'te sung along with Mitch? With each for first Performance: Very tasteful backing Orfeerns from the I940 World's Fair and A along albums crowding other place on ¡the 'best-seller lists we present still Recording: Realistic -Night In Venice, was at the which shown another. I'or the simple reason that there -is This is Johnnie Ray's most musical al - Jones Beach Marine Theater. But .-part no end to the wonderful songs that cycryone limn 'because of she swinOng, sensitive ac- from a top dance routine suggesting Bill loves to sing. And no end to the fun you get companiment of the Billy Taylor Trio phis Robinson cavorting through My Objects singing, them along with Mitcli, Mundell Lowe. With noise of the usual All Sublime from TIte Hot rtlikado, not Still More! Sing Along Wlth Mltcts-Mitch Mtlfer and the Gang (tncludes'shee with lyrics). weeping strings or exaggerated brass behind much 4" achieved to lift this collection out CL 1283' hint, Ray too scales down his oversize emu - of the general classifiratinn of "mood" avadable,in sierra lions to a degree. Often, however, his mOu sic. GUARANTEED HIGH-FIDELITY AND pbra:ing become characteristically italicized STEREOFIDELITY RECORDS BY STEREO-Everest SDBR-10t I $5:98 to the extent that the most effective parody of his work is exact imitation. The album Stereo Directienalitya Very effective Stereo Depth: Well done is valuable, however, in that the hack - ICOLUMBIAN Unquestionably. stereo does )manage. to grounds may show .some of his followers ®'4aivalir" q> Ynrnt AM. A dbgips tdColumpio Arosdeetiry S)tLm.lac. that restraint can also ho warm and atrrac- bring out- a more theatrical flavor than tívé. N. H: could be 'achieved on the monophonic re lease. The tap dancing mentioned above trtyels the. length of the speSker-tospcaker ELECTRONIC THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY SALUTE- stage, while Strauss' ROYAL ARTILLERY BAND AND HERALD Johann Fireworks Polka frons A Night In Venice bursts- forth TRUMPETERS, Major S. V. Hays cond. The ENGINEERS Royal Artillery Slow March; Royal Birthday: front all over with almost visual clarity.. The Screw -Guns ,& others. Vanguard VRS Other .effects are less spectacular but 9038 $4.98 erptally well done. S. G, Tired of the cold and Musical Interest; Indubitably snow and discomfort Performance: Good show FLOWER DRUM SONG- (Rodgers- Recording: Tip top Hammerstein). Original cast recording of northern winters? A slow months hank, RCA Victor brought with Miyoshi Umeki, Pat Suzuki, Larry Blydon, Ed Kenney, Juanita Hdfl, Acaballe out -a ram -ding of the Black Watch Pipes, Hong, Why not live iñ Florida where living ís Keye & Drums and Regimental Band Luke others, with Orchestra and taped during Chorus, Salvatore Dell')soja coed, Columbia pleasant the year around. Here you can Ilse Queen's official birthday celebration, 01. 5350 $4.98 enjoy life to the fullest where the kids and now Vanguard has joined the rvell- can stay outdoors and Ict you listen to your Musical tsishers by presenting Ilse Royal Artillery Interosl: Considerable hi-fi in And it's good Performance: Admirable company equipment peace. )

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MesTcel Perform- Recorded Title lelerest once Suena Scare MARIMBITA-Leo Arnaud & His Orchestra JJJ JJJ JJJ 9 Taboo, Beguinerls luck, Bombo Mambo, Teo For Two & 8 others. Liberty 3088 $3.98 DANCE AND STAY YOUNG-David Carroll & His Orchestra JJJ' JJJ JJJ 9 Elmer's'Tune, Lduise, My Man, Delicado & 11 others. Mercury MG 20351 $3.98 COCKTAILS WITH CAVALLARO-Carmen Cavallaro with rhythm acc JJJ JJJ JJJ 9 Arrivederci Romo, Twilight Tfine, Say Darling, Lida Rose & 8 others. Decca DL 8805 $3.98 MORE SING ALONG WITH MITCH-Mitch Miller & the Gang JJJ JJJ - JJ 8 Sweet -Adeline, Moonlight And Roses, Whifenpool Song & 13 others, Columbia Cl. 1243 $3.98 THE MERRY YODELER-Austrian Folk MusicianVKarl Zaruba cond --. JJ JJJ JJJ 8 'Cuckoo Yodel; Styrian Woltz, Woodwind March & 16 Others. Vanguard VRS 9034 $4.98 COCKTAILS FOR TWO-Robert Farnon &;His Orchestra JJJ JJ JJJ e Where or When, Isn't It Romontic, Moonlight Becomes You & 7 others. Richmond B 20005 $1.98 FROM THE HIGHLANDS-Robert Farnon & His Orchestra JJJ JJ JJJ 8' Loch Lomond, Barbara Allen, Rabin Adair, Keel Row & 18 others: London LL 3007 $3.98

MY MEMORIES-Melvario & His Orchestra - JJJ J JJJ Foiling Leaves, To Each His Own, Who Am I & 9 others Argo LP 619 $3.99 CONTINENTAL VISA-Raoul Meynard Orchestra JJJ J JJJ 8 Lo Vie En Rose, Autumn Leaves, Comma ci, comma co & 9 oihers. Warner 8rolhen"B 1215 $4.98 LAWREÑCE WELK-KEYBOARD ICAPERS JJ JJJ- JJJ 8 lizo, Peanut Vendor, Anything Goes; Wunderbar & 8 others. Coial57214 $3.98 SWEET TUNES OF THE FANTASTIC' 50's-EARL BOSTIC ORCHESTRA JJJ J 7 Unchained Melody, April ile Portugal, Blue Tango & 9 others. King 602 $3.95 CONCERTO!-Freddy Martin & His Orchestra JJ JJ J'J 7 Moon love, My Reverie, Cornish Rhopsody, Our Love 8. 12 othé'rs, Capitol W 1066 ní$4.98

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yn ti .Muslcoh Interesa Excellent rY' I PleñrltiyP ' Fair I I Dlsopriótnftitp Pedórmaecer ;uverb " 1 ".Goad Í JO:inmate 4 Dull Recorded Soundr, B r l l l fal r! y b 'OK 1 Fair Poor 98 Iq1n REVIEW Suzuki. 1 Enjoy -Being a Girl, has an infectiously chulfient spirit, while the delitate I Am Going to like It hero. (actually, tint too far removed melodically front Miss Suzuki's number). becomes a REALISTIC touching affirmation as sung by Miyoshi Umeki. There is also SOLO a the rowdy much to enjoy in the dramatically -mounted Like God, SPEAKER SYSTEM locale -setter GrantAvenrle, and the wryly amusing Don't Murry Me. There arc occasions, however, when style becomes something akin $155.95 to self -burglary, which is, of course, the ,ever-present plague of 2 'composers sufficiently endowed to possess a recognizable creative for Stereo $29.50 style. But this does become quite jai -ling at time_. as in A I-lurs- dyed :billion Miracles opening to the strains of South Pacific's Radio Stack's ,REALISTIC "SOLO" brings youamsaz- ing pe ormance in a speaker system only 14% z 11 1 in the M5 Girl Bache Horne, or Enjoy Being a Girl beginning x LOt/2" In size ... at half what you'd expect to pay. fashion of A Cockeyed Optimist. Some of Mr. fiammerstein'a at- It Features a dual cone speaker (woofer with coaxial tempts at humor also take a backward glance. such as usiiig high frequency cone) mounted 'in a solid tuned with a to on rather enclosure tuned. vented duct-type,Helmhólz "Dewey" rhyme with "chop suey," and in relying resonator port. Response is 50-14,000 cps. Heavy .stock comic devices for Gliding Through' My Mentoree and The laminated mahogany case finished dark mahogany Other Generation. on04 sides., Two wood runners sre:lnauded. All 'the selections benefit from the expertly -drilled cast, which, in addition to Misses Suzuki and Umeki, boasts eLpecially sturdy C. AE.4L/ST/C contributions from Ed Kenney and Arabellb Hong. S. TRIO WONDERFUL TOWN lBernsfein-Coroden-Green). Orig- leal tolevision "oast recording with Rosalind Russell, Sydney Chaplin, SPEAKER Jacqueline McKeever, Jordan Bentley. Joseph Buloff & others, with SYSTEM : Orchestra and Chorus, Lehman Engi'l cond. ColumbiaOL 5360 $4.98 , Q Musical Interest: Lean *44.50 Performance: Lively Recording: Lovely 2 'for' Stereb $79,50 In reviving the 1953 Broadway musical, Wonderful' Town, for

television, the producers took no chances by recasting Rosalind Radio Shack's REALISTIC "TRIO" is a Complete 3 - Russell, Jordan Bentley, and a 'few others in their original roles, speaker system that compares brilliantly with $100 and by also retaining Lehman Enéel as musiéal director. On the systems. It features an Bd woofer with center -mounted acoustic cutoff filter for clean lows without hf record. the value of having such experienced hands becomes ap- interference, and 900 rotatable dual tweeters mount- pareht, with the energetic Miss Russel1 romping aurally through ed at -an angle for wide dispersion. Case is dark all the nonsense with contagious zest and charm, while Sydney piano finished ,laminated mahogany, 22% x 13 x 111/," deep. Rosoonse is 35.17,500 cps. Chaplin's foghorn baritone and Jacqueline, McKeever's liquid soprano arc acceptable enough suhstíiutes for the voice of George Gaynca and Edith Adams. p RE.QL /57/C This was Leonard Bernstein's second collaboration with Adolph LECTROSTAV-3 Creen and Betty Vomden (the first was On the Town) and, un- The World Famous forittnately, ii dots not present them at their present top fours. 5,000-25,000 cps. in many casts, they have attempted to recapture the atmosphere TWEETER of the mid -1930'.s by using the rhythms rind rhymes of the period, and they have been eminently successful in such items as Swing!' s27.5O and Conga!_, and alen in the Wrong Note Rag, which dates from a far earlier model, The comic ballad Ohio, and the nitre conventional Quiet Girl and It's Love are also attractive. Bul many Radio Shack's, REALISTIC ELECTROSTAT3 adds se of the other efforts -are all ton frequently marked by the substi- new acoustic brilliance to any speaker system . tution of noise and speed for real' wit. Thus the humor of One smooth, silky respónse from 5,000 .cps tobeyond the Hundred Easy Rays to' Lose a Man depends upoit the fairly range of human hearing, it's the tweeter that's been amateurish device of having the lines getting the rave notices . . the tweeter the whole punch sung as rapidly as World wants most, regardless of price. Mahogany, possible, the raucous What a Waste takes us through) the ob- blond or walnut finish, 111/4 x x 41/2" (loop, 'vious business .of lamenting the waste of talented people, Pass. REALISTIC ELECTROSTAT4 CROSSOVER NETWORK KITS in- that Football offers endless accounts of the high esteem in which clude coils, condensers and, L pad, complete with simple football heroes are held, and Conversation Piece builds to. its assembly 'natructlons. Either 8 or 16,ohm kit each $4.95 trashing climax 'by prudishly exaggerating the reactions to a dirty 1 word. Bernstein, however, contributes some interesting and subtle, RADIO SHACK CORPORATION, Dept. 3A musical touches by purposely repeating themes front What a Waste 730 Commonwealth Ave., Boston 17, Mats. Please send me the following: at the beginnings of Pass that Football and Quiet. Girl, and .4 Osan. REALISTIC Sh. Wt. Otder No. Sale Little Bit In-Loue ill the introduction to Conversation ,Piece and - SOLO Speaker 12 lbs, RX9036 515.95 It's Love. TRIO Speaker 25 lbs, RX70t2 44.50 Comparing this release Decca's originar Cast version, the ELECTROSTAT-3 7 lbs, 36CX017V 27.50 superior sound of the Columbia set makes it the preferred one, 'Be sure [3 8 -Ohm X -Over 2 lbs. R-4850 4.95 fo ask but there's no point in getting it if you already have the original. 16 -Ohm X -Over 2 lbs. R -485t 4.95 for our S. G: .Rodio Shock 1959 Hi-Fi'Buytng Guide 64 page .SHIRLEY TEMPLE'S HITS-Original soundtrack recordings, Ht -Ft Name O6. My'Goodness; How I Can Thank You); On Accounto I Love You; BUYING Address But Definitely & 15 others. 20+h Fox FOX3006 $3.98 GUIDE , Musical Interest: Nostalgic stuff City.._._. one State__- Performance: Cute kid Recording: Surprisindly'good There is nothing like=this vintage coirection of Shirley Temple soundtracks to help turn back the calendar, hiere are nineteen songs that- were sung during the height of her popularity, from Baby, Take -a Bow of 1934 to Lay -í)e0 which she sang six years m/t_ - later in. The Bluebird, and they probably have been an men grerater appeal today than when they were first introduced: if you CORp0,RA'7/ON 167 St., Boston 8; Mass, listen carefully, von should .he able to recognize the 'voices of Bill' 1 Washington Commonwealth Ave Boston 17, Mass, Robinson, Jack Oakie, Bert Lahr, Joan Davis, James Duna, spice STORES S 730 l 230-234 Crown'St New Haven 10, Conn. Faye and -Jack Haley. S..G. Maned 1959 99 c ETEREO REEL *NETHE SiERESTEREO REELREEL

Reviewed by JOHN THORNTON

BRAHMS-Double Concerto in A Mi- TCHAIKOVSKT: Symphony No. 4 'in F Herber von Karajan cond. Angel ST 9001/3 nor, Op. 102. David Oistrakh, violin, and Minor, Op 36. Philharmonia Orchestra, 3 Reels $50.90 (for casl details and stereo Pierre Fournier, cello. Philharrnonia Orches Constantin Silvestri cond. Angel ST 9004 disc review, see p. 88) tra, Alceo Galliera cond. Angel ST 6001 $16.95 Musical Interest: One of the greatest $14.95 Musical interest: Great masterpiece Performance: Rabelaisian, stunning, over- Musical Inferéstt Too seldom performed Perlorrnanee: Exaggerated whelming masterpiece Recto?ding: "Super" pickup Recording: Sensatiohal Performance: Technically perfect Stereo Directionality: In perfect balance Stereo Directionality: Perfect Recording: Excellent for soloists, harsh Stereo Depth: A bit on the harsh side Stereo Depth: Exactly right for orchestra Constantin Silvestri conducts the Tehai- Stereo Directionality; Oisfrakh-left, Judging front the abuse capsule analyses, Fournier-right kov'sky 'Fourth" in a manner to make you the reader will gather that this stereo kneel believe one of two things --he is either a of has met with this critic's Stereo Depth: Generally good by release Falstaff showman out to achieve public notice enthusiastic approval-you arc so right! Brahm's great, Double Concerto, too sel- conducting a familiar masterpiece in such The monophonic LP release some months the rarest mas- dom performed and one of a fashion that it borders on bad taste, or he ago was good enough, but this is over- terpieces of its kind, is given here a peris an interpreter who sees and hears new whelming. Tito Gobbi'a portrayal of the the formance notable for rapport between things and proceeds with tltctu and tradi- corpulent knight is dramatically and mu- soloists, impeccable both of whom display tion be darned. His lirst movement tempo sically spellbinding. All the rest of the cast technique combined with a warmth of tope an- especially in the famous opening brass supports Cohbi its almost flawless fashion, and and sensitivity of expression. Callicra nouncement, hits an altogether unfamiliar with top honors going to Nicola Zaccaria as fall short of the Philharmonia Orchestra rhythmic pattern. Pistol and Rolando Panerai.as Ford, while what is needed to give this admirable Angel First reaction is arse of anger, followed Luigi Alva as Fenton performs in a manner which stereo tape that Bralunsian fire would by curiosity. Yon become impatient with his -to leave no room for criticixnt. And who make it outstanding. exaggerated way in the Moderato core anima can resist the vocally impeccable style of in the This weakness is noticed most bars of the first movement, and you cannot Elisabeth Schwarzknpf and Nan Merriman outer movements. The extra bite and the help at first resenting his lunges in tempi as distress Ford and Mistress Page? But wildness to make the Hungarian - required as the opening movement concludes. This this is only the beginning, for i-ierbert von with the gypsy flavored finale sound forth uneven performance is maintained through- Karajan leads the orchestra in one of the to be a part of almost clement that seems out, save ,for the Scherzo. The Finale will most stunning performances of any opera, never quite materializ- eeery measure just separate all sorts of molecules if you keep tape or disc, that has tottie to my attention. beauty of the ilnrÍnitre, es. in the broad the volume up. \Ve have .the enormous advantage of a An some memorable however, everyone joins What is this Silvestri doing anyhow? well-balanced, well -engineered stereo tape. Four- music making. Of the two soloists, Should we not examine his effort objective- The ensemble work in this great master- seems to feel the music with more emo- a nier ly before condemning hint to bottomless piece, particularly at the end of Act I, is tion, and the nticrophoning of his cello is pit because lie does not follow the rides? magnificently articulated. Nothing what- is altogether a satisfactory magnificent. It It seems to me we have a classic example ever is lost to the demon of distortion that tape, needing only a more spirited and vig- in our own Leopold Stokowski, who has has to be tolerated on all LPs-stereo or orchestral direction to awake it an out- orous seldom been known to conform to tltc letter "mono"-in the last critical four minutes of J. T. standing release. of a much played score. microgrooving. The quartet between Alice, Shortly after the Silvestri release of this Meg, Nannette. and Quickly will make youf RAVEL-Bolero; La Valse. New York work, Angel came out with :mother read hair stand on end, as orchestra and soloists Philharmonic Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein ing of the Tchaikovsky 'Fourth" with the move along together at dazzling speed in cored. Columbia JMB 32 $10.95 same orchestra conducted by Thomas $chip- perfect accord, all under the miraculous di- the Musical Interest: Best known Ravel pers (see p. 72). Why? To appease rection of Karajan. leveled sit s Performance: Routine storm of criticism Silvestri It is impossible to describe this tape hest Recording: Goad head: Scltippers turned out the re without going into such superlatives as to Stereo Directionality: !Pretty fair he has made to date, a much saner cording sound a trifle ridfculons. You laugh in high Stereo Depth: Nice and warm but very stirring performance. But who amusement at F:alstaff-s tempestuous dis- is to say that Schippers is altogether right? It would take an exceptional conductor missal of his drinking pals in the marvelous Silvestri pulls off a reading of the Fourth with an exceptional orchestra to give new If ,brawl at the Garter Inn, and you cannot but Symphony that makes you blink, then per- life to Ravers often -played Bolero. Oddly pay the highest praise to Cobbi for the way an of the storms enough, we have the right combination here, haps this is just indication be handles those scenes where Falstaff is by that are yet to come. Let us -welcome this but Ravel needs a great deal more titan ins turns an egotistical monster, a pompous tornado and see what happens, for nothing peccability to make his music sound the leach, and an enthusiastic alcoholic. is quite so dull as "traditionally" correct way it should. Certainly sensuality is a pos- Hit handling of the opening scene of Act and dispirited performances. J. T. itive requisite if one is to gain the most III is something to remember. All the way front a composer whose music is always from "Lhf! Tatrerniere!" to the last "Tri1- VERDI-Falstaff (complete opera). So basically Bolero comes routine- lante! E it trillo, invade i1 rnondo!!!", sensual. off loists, Phi'iharmonia Orchestra and Chorus, ly perfect, and La Valse is certainly dy- Goblti interprets the gradual change from namie-it goes from soft to loud with dra. a despondent and crestfallen lover to an matte control-but that's about all. The All tapes reviewed here are 2 -track, 74 ips, undaunted if somewhat dampened swain performances are devoid of warmth. J. T. with matchless artistry and dramatic fr- 100 liiFt REVIEW ncsse. I could go on and on, bur it would the chimney. It. which. point the .sound of a only be a waste of space: Panther jet is injected into the tape, and - This Angel _release is without the slight this dissolves into Ghost Ifiderr us the Sky est dnul>t to me the most perfect- operatic with the Melnchrino Orchestra. After some PURCHASING tape release I have ever_heard. Everything more unnecessary music, Bob and Ray in is in thb right place. There are no weak. the second act are climbing the dark, drip- A 111-F1 nesses of serious consequence. The only ping. dismal, moss -covered, slimy stairs small' criticism is that no libretto has been leading to die 5'Rotntd Room," so named be- issued with the three boxes of tape. Physi- cause the route is round. On the way up SYSTEM? caily, a libretto might have been printed they ezt-cute un enormotr stereo pratfall, PARTIAL LIST conveniently for each of the. three bóxes tumbling down the eptire stairs to the ac- OF BRANDS comprising this release. American record companiment of all kinds of strange noises, Send Us iN STOCK consumers have come to'eFpect. a complete starting in the left kind speaker and evind- Alec Lansing text Elecfrovolce with Iheiropera recordings.. J. T. ing up on Cite right band channel; Your Jensen Thiugs get really suerry when they dis- Hartley WALDTEUFEL: Welfzes-Les Pafineúrs; University cover a regiment of bagpipers playing List Of Acoustic Mon Rávo; Estudiantina. Philharmonic Prom- marches as they stride around and around Research enade Orchestra, Henry Krips cond. Angel Jebszen the Raund Room, us they have apparently Wharfedale ST 1007 $ I0:95 'Components been doing for years in. a deep trance. This K orieoe spectacularly Viking Musical Interest; Always Pleasant listen - funny tape reaches the height For A Coneerfone ing of hilarity wheit their chauffeur is hañged Bell G.E. Weathers Performance: Excellent from a pcodulwu in stereo at the slut. His Harman-Kardon Recording: Far ¿have averages ever decreasing, blood -chilling slnaeks of Package Eke Pilot Stereo Sherwood Directionality: Evenly divided "Help, help," go from speaker to speaker. Stereo Depth: A trifle close Acrosound If you want to increase the are; all you bast Quotation Fisher do Bogen Leek Sometimes when a well -disciplined sym- to is ptit the speakers farther apart (I've WE WON'T H Dynaklf phoby orchestra performs such familial tried it, and it works beautifully]. I won't UNDERSOLD! H. H. Scots tell you the you Penfron scores as the waltzes of Waldteufel, the re- end, end after buy it don't Ampro Vhf sult .is perfect playing but little else. Bid. hell your fricndL, either. I'll gire you one tip All merchandise Revere ChaT. tsetse is brand new, longer 11r. Krips interprets these delightful waltzes -the fly reiurusl factory fresh & Wolleniak in such .fashion that what comes out is not The ono tiring I fail to trnderstand is why guaranteed. Garrard they Miracord just matchless playing but exhilarating per- put any music on the tape. What, The Glaser -Steers formance: Firzt A'oél has got to do with Scotch bug: RokOKuf Components The stereo pickup Is typical of Angel's pipers ha a trance, 1 Bail to see. Despite the Al REX Horelco .first tape releases, With perfect balance music; which is taken front previously re- Fairchild leased the Pickering Gray maintained between channels. There is no RCA stereo tapes, dialogue and Audio Tope attempt at spatial extremes, and while the situation comedy alone are worth twice the RADIO Full Line of orchestra is seated in the usual fashion, price. J. T. CORPORATION Cabinets there is no sharp drop-off of the first string 64-MR Cortland, 50., NY . 7, CO. 74137 body in the right channel. The only crit- 'S AWFUL NICE featuring RAY CON- icism is harsh fortes. Generally the pickup NIFF and his Orchestra. Smote Gets In Your is a trifle too close. J. T. Eyes; Lulleby_OfBirdlend; June In January; Paradise: April In faria;- That Old Feeling; D.&1.D. í BOB AND RAY THROW A STEREO All The Things You Are; Lovely To Look At. SPECTACULAR-with Stitch Henderson, Columbia GCB 29 $7.95 Lena Home, the Melachrino Orchestra, Ra- ti dio City Music Hall Organ, Sauter-Finegen Musical interest: Famous old songs I Orchestra. and Dick Schory's New Percus- % L t Performance: Dull - sion Ensemble. RCA Victor CPS -I99 $B.95 Recording: Good (For stereo disc, see p.90) Stereo Directionality: The -da-da-da's- are on the right Musical interest: Who cares? Stereo Depth: Nice, warm sound Performance: Uniquely nutty © ( Recording: Stunning technically-marvel of satire This is the third section of a so-called Stereo Directionality: "Five -dimensional" triptych begintsing with 'S Wonderful and 'Stereo Depth:' Unimportant ending with 'S ilfainr_lous. Ray Conniff has taken familiar old lunes and arran-ged them Without doubt, Bob and Ray are two of in a new dress. The only trouble is that the most refreshing idiots known to stage, all the dresses are alike. April in. Paris screen, radio, television, or,atiVolher form sound:; like June in !antlers sounds like of enteriainrtscnt you can think of. These Lovely to Look At, and so on far Into the zany comedians caused enormous radio per- night. Rhythmically the whole tape is sonnel problems ín Boston 'where they got monotonous, and after a lrltile,yru get very Sentimental and swinging-that's how ive their start. During their noon -hour broad- fired -of,, the wordless choir singing "da-da- all remember Tommy Dorsey. Here, to keep cast. on WHDH. ,practically .all the an- da-da-DOO-da," that happy memory alive, arc his last re- nouncers in the city would refuse work iii made during the all -too -brief period Oh, there is some good playing, the slime ctirdings; order that they might listen to some of the when he shared the bandstand with his kind of good playing you /tear all the time most dazzling unrehearsed' buffoonery the brother Jimmy. This album and Columbia's on records, hut the arrangements are ex- in 'Hub City has ever heard. recent set "The Fabulous Dotseys Hi -Fi" asperatingly dot], uud I tun afraid the Con- arc splendid examples of what the best of Bob and Ray have -gone to the big city niff imagination that sparked she other Iwo the big bands couli do. now, arid Boston hasn't been the same since. panels of the triptych fzided to fire this SENTIMENTAL AND SWINGING -Tómmy On this tape the pair pay'a visit to the time. In a word, 'S Awful: Jr T. Dorsey and hts orchestra featuring. Jimmy castle of Dr. Ahkbar, the mad scientist. Dorsey CL 1140 Things get_ realchummy'in Aet I when Dr. PORTRAITS featuring FRANK DeVOL \hkirsr's pet tsetse fly gets loose from a jar HiGH-FIDELITY AND and his Orchestra. Jezebel; Chances Are; GUARANTEED of enlarging fluid. The fly buzzes madly in RECORDS BY On The Street Where You Live: The Yellow STEREO -FIDELITY true stereo fashion from speaker to speaker Rose Of Texas; Stranger In Paradise; My despite Bob's eterh command:"`Elmer, go to Heart Cries For You; Come On -o My House'; your room." The 'fly changes suddenly to Whatever Will Be, Will Be. Columbia GCB COLUMBIA uti enormous monster who goes rearing up 30'$7.95 d+"Lblambíi' tP Meraa Rg, A (silica tti Cdamló BretdtaGnit Stslsm,lrit. HUicR 1959 101 Musical interest: Million copy musk Johnny Mathis i in the minds of mil- Qom; ..- .,c'y' Periorrnance: Good lions of his fans, the g:eate.

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148 Radiation, Inc. . 97 Please send me additional information concerning the products of the adverlisers 109 Radio Shack Corporation,. _. 99 w'hose code numbers I have oircied, 79 Reeves Soundcraft Corp. . 29

66 Rek-O=Kut Co., Inc.. . 3 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 II '13 14 1-6 27 ';29 91 Roberts Electronics Inc, , - . 89

145 Robins Industries Corp. . 102 30 35 38 41 45 46 47 50 '52 56 GO 62 66 105 Rockbar Corporation I5 68 69 79 83 86 88 91 98 99 100` 101 103 105 130 Sargent-Rayment Co. 33

29 Scott, Inc , H. H. 19 109. 111 114 118 121 123 128 -130 .132, 134 143 145 146 30 Sherwood Electronics Laboratories, Inc. 55 147 148 149 150 151 152 '153 154 155 155 Sonotone Corporation 18 56 -Stereophonic Music Society Inc. . 77 NAME- 98 Stromberg-Carlson . 82, 83 121 Sun Radio & Electronics Co., Inc. ,; .104 35 'Utah Radio & Electronic Corp...... 9 ADDRESS-- 101 Weathers Iñdustries-. -.. 12 38 Wellcor, Inc.:..., s 20 CITY *ONE STÁTR- 68 Westminster , ._.... 69 'MnnGir 1959 105 32 THE FLi S.ÍCE -- il Oliver P. Ferrell, Editor and for their tests "were selected oh -the, basis of price. Don't Say Phase-Shfnaze physical size (both judged in terms of practical limita- .A lot is being said about correct phasing for stereo. tion), and including some popular or widely reputed Just how important. it can be is amply illustrated in a models, as well as.others whose design and specifications story going the rounds here in New York City. 'It. con- were promising." If compact speaker.systems were the: cerns 'a record company that: got off to an early start basis of these tests, why was the 13lectro-Voice "Carlton with stereo discs. Most of the material they released had IV" used in place of the L -V "Regal III?" Why was the been recorded by engineers 'who did not fully appreciate General Electric widely advertised, medium priced LW "phasing." Jnst..as with speakers, theanierophones trust 12 system ignored? Why not an integrated Altec also be phased, ort.he: results put on a stereo disc will Lansine "Monterey" system. in preference to the Alteé leave a lotto .be desired. In one instance, so the story 602.13 individual speaker-the prices are comparable. goes, a feature pop singer, accompanied by a small corn - What service, then, did this report render the hi -ti en: ,bó, was recorded standing between two microphones that thusiast2 It told hint that the AR and KLII speakers were wired out of phase. When the record was played were good (which any hff salesman would have . told hack in stereo, it. just sounded as if the singer wandered the consumer), that they sound better .with a tweeter in: was off center. Some. amplifiers permitted correction (which any hi-fi salesman 'would have told the consam, for this conditioltthrough their "Speaker Phasing" er), that individual speakers unless -mounted with care switch. However, when the two channels were strapped are not comparable to integrated speaker systems together and someone tried ,to play the stereo record (which lei. j salesman. would have told the consumer). monophonically 'the c.omlln Was; and most of It is not what CU obtained in théír .results; it is how, the singer's voice vanished! for which I can only add-sharhe.

ln RE ConstiFrlers Union Just A Little Peek e- Shortly after the distribution of the Jantetry issue, Andiopltiles of long- standing soon find that there is -a HrFr RFvtew was deluged with letters taking exception yearly cycle involving the appearance of nt w products, to remarks on the December issue of -"Consumer Re- The majority of new products .appear at the hi-fi shows ports." in the months of September, October Old November. A feiv innovations appear during February and March, Gentlemen: but these are generally ,a rehash if ideas proposed dur- In your January issue. the. Flipside editorial takes 'issue with Consumers Union and their ratings of loud- ing the preceding fall speakers. It would be wonderful if CU could buy and Maga ine editors are in a good .position to Bear of any test every speaker available. But that ,cannot he done products long before they arc announced to the dealers, and the next best thing, from the consumer's point of and certainly months before they arc made available to t iew, is to test as many as possible, including the mosi the consumer. This also follows a cyclic pattern. Much popular, the most widely reputed, and the mom prom. of the enginééring is performed in December, January ising-which they did. and .February, while prototypes are shown to the deal Unsigned. eis in May and June. We have just seen completion of Postmarked: cycle" and here aré some of my pre- Pasadena, Calif. the "engineering dictions (! ) on items that will he available in the fall. Generally speaking, i('behooves an editor to ignore Cartridges: The bugaboo about stereo disc wear will upsigped "crank" letters. But since so .many letters on be dispersed by cartridges that have two to three times this topic were received and since so many contained the compliance of those currently available. They will the admonition (ín one way or another) that the letters be in short supply and not on every dealer's shelves until were not for publication-we break precedent. the 'winter of '59-'60. The battle between tnagnetie and For those that did not read "Consumer Reports," their ceramic stereo cartridges will be resolved --and there December Issue 'flatly stated that they could only find will he a winner!

four speakers (really systems) worth rating a`, "Ac= - Kits: Hí -fi kits, whose market '6 or 7 months ago ceptable-Very Good," Four more wore rated as "Accept- seemed to be drying up, will he completely refurbished in able -Fairly Good.' Three more wire accorded lesser the frill mouths. Pre-liflíshed enclosures fitted with ratings. CU then attempted to compare these carefully pre -tested speakers, sized and 'styled for the living manufactured speaker systems'tó individual speakers- room, will be available. Turntable kits will gain pew mounted (they said) in 'the hhost advantageous enclos- impetus and probably capture a greater share of the ure (s)." Almost none of the individual speakers were audiophile market. More changer manufacturers will worthy of serious 'consideration. offer new manual pl:iyers that are half turntable add The CU findings in regard to speaker systems tested half record changer; i.e., no 'record changing facilities, are reasonable. Their ratings of separate speakers (well - but With arm lift and stop 'mechanisms built in. Mounted. they said) I must dismiss as being too ab- Amplifiers: After a splurge of low powered, integrated surd to merit discussion. You just don't take any speak- stereo amplifiers, the manufacturers are going 'hackto er and stick it in any enclosure you have around the much higher powers; i:e., 25-40 watts. Integrated 3 - house-or labnratóry-and expect it to work as well as channel stereo amplifiers will be offered for sale by sev- a fishy integrated speaker system. eral manufacturers. They will become popular and com- According to CU, the.various speaker systems chosen monplace in short order. 106 F'TIt\TED 'iN U.S.A. 13T]HY 1fáEVrEfV LITTLE **BIEAUTY r . - enSen WITH THE MIGHTY HI -F1 VOICE! NEW "TRI-ette"T 3 -WAY HIGH FIDELITY SPEAKER SYSTEM

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