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`the World's GREATEST ARTISTS record for McCORMACKFARRARJOURNET KIRKBY LUNN FRANZ BATTISTINI ELMAN STRING QUARTET NEW QUEEN'S HALL LIGHT ORCHESTRA (Proprietors-Messrs. Chappell & Co., Ltd.) conducted by Mr. ALICK MACLEAN 12inch double-sided record 7s. Ballet Music from "Faust," Part I Nos. 1 & 2 Gounod Ballet Music from "Faust," Part II Nos. 3 & 4 Goarnad A NEW triumph in orchestral recording has been achieved by the famous Queen's Hall instrumentalists in their reproduction of the ballet music from Gounod's " Faust." The exquisite music, famous so full of that sense of youth and romance which has given the is by finish opera its world-wide popularity, played them with a perfect delicate and beauty of tone in the orchestration, as well as great charm of expression. The first number is one of those graceful and flower-like waltz tunes that Gounod knew so well how to write ; then, in contrast, the following number is more serious and sentimental in character. The third dance is a gem of sparkling melody and fascinating rhythm, the orchestra being particularly fine in this movement. Finally comes the march-like tune which ends the suite so brilliantly, else closing bars 79) of the music being most charming in effect. (Speed THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR FREDERIC H. COWEN 12-inch record 6s. 2-0847 Country dance-" Old English Dances " 1st set Published by Novelle & Co. AMONG our composers of to-day none has more worthily than Sir Frederic Cowen upheld the great tradition of English music- melodiousness-that gift of a lilting tune which, centuries ago, helped to give this country its immortal title of " Merrie England." This brilliant dance, a striking example of the composer's genius, is redolent of the olden-time English countryside, its principal melody so jolly and fresh and so picturesque in its instrumentation. The middle section is built on a tune of wistful, batinting beauty, with some lovely soft colouring in the orchestra. After a return of the vigorous opening theme, the dance ends with an exhilarating finale, almost breathless in its pace. The music has been superbly recorded by the Symphony , Orchestra, under the composer's own direction, every detail of the orchestration and every phrase being beautifully finished. (Speed 78) MARCEL JOURNET (bau) with orchestral accompaniment 10-inch record 6s. 7.52093 Inno di Mämeli (Italian National Hymn) Noaarr HE famous French basso gives us a wonderful piece of singing in this record by him of the Italian National Hymn. The T music is a real masterpiece of patriotic inspiration, with a touch of Verdi in its stately phrases. After a vivacious introduction from the orchestra, the voice is heard in a stirring melody which has a true martial ring. M. Journet sings it throughout with splendid fervour and breadth of expression, his magnificently resonant voice imparting to the music a majesty and depth of feeling such as only a great artist can impart. (Speed 79) OTHER JOURNET RECORDS 032036 Serenade Mephistofele ("Faust") Gounod 2.032009 Benediction des poignards ("Les Huguenots ") 4kyerbeer 7-32001 Le veau d'or ("Faust") Gounod ALMA GLUCK (soprano) with orchestral accompaniment 12-inch record 7s. 03474 Oh, ! dost thou leave ?-" Semele " sleep why me Htifa'rl HE lovely old Handelian air wn,Lh Miss Alma Gluck has so beautifully recorded is one of the finest ever written by the T great master. There is a world of pathos in its wistful phrases with their never-failing flow of melody. The unaccompanied passage for the voice at the commencement, most impressively dramatic, is exquisitely sung by Miss Gluck, whose fine soprano gives to the aria uncommon expression. (Speed 79) JOHN HARRISON (tenor) with orchestral accompaniment 12-inch record 6s. 02813 Sound an alarm -" Judas Maceabseus " Händel ONE of the finest martial songs in existence is this famous air from " Judas Maccabaeus, "of which John Harrison has made such a striking record. In its stirring phrases the ancient Jewish warrior of the Maccabeans calls upon his race to battle against their enemy the Romans. A wonderful piece of declamatory song, typical of that simple grandeur of effect so characteristic of Händel's music. (Speed 77) PADEREVSKI (pianoforte) 12-inch record 12s. 6d. 05617 Cracovienne Fantastique, Op. 14, No. 6 Paderevski A S a record of pianoforte playing this new example of Paderevski's genius stands alone. It is a unique achievement. The " Paderevski touch," which has always been so characteristic his of the great virtuoso, and helped to give him place as the greatest living pianist, is reproduced with extraordinary fidelity. Every note is is in perfectly poised and rounded off, and the whole piece remarkable its exquisite finish and the variety of tone and delicate shades of expression, the Pianissimo passages, especially, being of ethereal beauty. The music itself, so full of vitality and so characteristic of the pianist-composer's beloved Poland, is in turn gay, fantastic, tender, with a lilting rhythm and entrancing snatches of melody. It is a fascinating and poetic expression of the ancient Polish national dance that Paderevski has given us in his music, which he has recorded so INSTRUMENTAL TRIO MARK HAMBOURG MARJORIE HAYWARD and C. WARWICK EVANS 12-inch record 7s. 08068 Theme and Variations from Trio in A minor Op. 50, Part II Tchaikovsky T HIS magnificent trio of Tchaikovsky, in which the three instru- ments-piano, violin and 'cello-are combined with such masterly effect, was dedicated by the composer " to the memory of a great artist," and intended as a musical tribute to his friend and teacher Nicolas Rubinstein. This act of homage inspired Tchaikovsky to produce a work remarkable both for its beauty and its technical brilliance. The lovely theme and variations (recorded in two parts, of which this present record is the second) form the second movement of the Trio. The exquisite melody upon which the variations are founded is said to be a reminiscence of a happy day spent by the composer with his friend. The fine variations heard in this concluding record take us far away from the original melody, but the latter is always faintly recognisable, and towards the end it reappears with beautiful effect, fragments of it being heard in turn on each instrument.(Speed 79) COMPANION RECORD previously issued 08067 Theme and Variations from Trio in A minor, Op. 50, Part I Tchaikovsky MARIE HALL (violin) with pianoforte accompaniment 10-inch record 4s. A MOST delightful little piece has been chosen for Marie Hall's latest record. The exquisite melody of ,his serenade is a love- song without words, prefaced by pizzicato chords which may fancifully represent the guitar of the serenader. In the middle section is a new theme of equally charming nature. From beginning to end the music is fascinating, its beauty being heightened by the perfect artistry of the famous violinist's playing. (Speed 78) MARJORIE HAYWARD (violin) with pianoforte accompaniment 10-inch double-sided record 3s. 6d. f Simple Aveu, Op Tltomd B 25 1003 I Menuett Händel most accomplished violinist has recorded two very taking pieces-first, an old-world minuet by Mandel, graceful and THISmelodious, with a lovely second theme in the trio ; the second, the familiar Simple Aveu of Thome-a melody typically French in its grace and warmth of feeling-is music that will always make its appeal. Both are played by Miss Hayward with fine tone and finish of expression. (Speeds 78) CEDRIC SHARPE ('cello with pianoforte accompaniment 10-inch record 4s. 2-7858 Roses of Picardy Haydn Noon Published by Chappell & Co., Ltd. HE rich, full tone that Mr. Cedric Sharpe (the well-known 'cellist of the Philharmonic Trio) draws from his instrument T has made a very effective and taking 'cello solo of Haydn Wood's famous song, the melody of which seems peculiarly adapted to the instrument. The record is a very charming one. (Spend 79) KIRKBY LUNN (contralto) with pianoforte accompaniment played by Mr. PERCY PITT 12inch record 7s. My ships Published by Boosey & Co. ERNEST PIKE (tenor) with orchestral accompaniment 10-inch double-sided record 3s. 6d. If I built a world for you Lehmann Published by Boosey & Co. God keep you in His care Trelawny Published by J. H. Larway CARMEN HILL (mezzo-soprano) with pianoforte accompaniment 12-inch record 6s. 03639 Underneath the Mango Tree Ellen Tuck)ield Published by Chappell & Co., Led. MARGARET COOPER (soprano) with pianoforte accompaniment 12-inch record 6s. 03638 The green hills o' Somerset Coates Published by Chappell & Co., Ltd. VERA DESMOND (soprano) with orchestral accompaniment 10-inch double-sided record 3s. 6d. A night of romance Nicholls Published by the Lawrence Wright Music Publishing Co. The ragtime pipes of Pan Romberg Published by Winthrop'] ogers, Ltd. many admirer of the great contralto will welcome Mme. Kirkby Lunn's new record of a very charming song. The THEpoetic sentiment of " My ships" is faithfully reflected in the melodious and expressive phrases to which the composer has set the words, the stately and dignified ending of the song being particularly expressive, especially as sung by Mme. Lunn, whose superb voice is heard with great effect in the music. Two records by the well-known tenor Mr. Ernest Pike are also rnust attractive, Liza Lehmann's exquisite " If I build a world for you," which is an old favourite, and a fine ballad by Jack Trelawny. The latter, " God keep you in His care," has the true ring of sincere sentiment, and its broad, tuneful phrases are very striking. Both songs are very artistically sung. Jliss Carmen Hill has chosen for her newest record a dainty little song, in the style of a coon-song, to which her beautiful rich voice is admirably suited.