ROY HENDERSON The brilliant young baritone-exclusive tc) 'Vocalion Operatic & Orchestral ROY HENDERSON (Baritone) With The Aeolian Orchestra Falstaff. Act 2, Scene 1. In English Verdi K 05205 12" 4/6 Parts I and 2 { Falstaff. Act 2, Scene 1. In English Verdi I Parts 3 and 4 K 05206 12" 4;6 All three roles sung by Roy Henderson MUSIC-LOVERS who know their " Falstaff"-that wonderful operatic version of Shakespeare's " Merry Wives of Windsor "-will remember that, in the second act. Ford, the husband o£ one of the two roguish wives, visits Falstaff under the name of" Master Brook" and begs the reprobate old knight, as an invincible lady- killer, to practice his amorous arts on Mistress Ford, so that he, the supposed "Master Brook," may afterwards secure her favours too. With wonderful skill and versatility, helped by inAenious recordini; methods, Mr. Henderson 1 as succeeted in differentiating most cl'verly between the voices and personalities of Falstaff himself, of Ford as " Master Brook," and of Ford in his own person, and has thus produced a record the like of which, so far as we are aware, has never been attempted before. Mr. Henderson recently made a tremendous hit by his assumption of the part of Ford in the revival of the opera by the Royal Acad-my of Music at the Scala Theatre-whence arose no doubt the idea of this remarkable combination of roles which he has now carried out so brilliantly. THE AEOLIAN ORCHESTRA (Conducted by the Composer) The Wasps Overture } A-0249 12" 5/6 Parts I & II. R. `Vaughan Williams 'T'HE overture to "The Wasps" is one of Vaughan Williams lighter instrumental 1 works and thus may be classed to some extent with the delightful "Old King Cole" Suite issued on Vocalion' records last month. The music is entirely English in character, being based as it is throughout either on actual folk tunes or on melodies of this type. And certainly it will not find any less favour with the average English hearer on th s account. Asa matter of detail the realistic buzzing of the wasps at the beginning of the overture, and again later, should not be overlooked. Operatic & Ballads LUELLA PAIKIN ARIDAND TORATVAN LUELLA PAIKIN (Soprano) Non so piü Cosa son, cosa faccio (Oh what feelings) "Le Nozze di Figaro" o-art InItalian. A-0251 12" 5/6 Je Veux Vivre Goutiod (Waltz Song) from "Romeo et Juliette" In French. With the Aeolian Orchestra T HOUGH one may be sure that Miss Paikin was genuinely concerned to learn of Mme. Tetrazzini's indisposition a few months ago she would have been more than human if she had not at the same time appreciated the honour and distinction of being called on to supply the famous prima donna's place. Miss Paikin rose triumphantly to the occasion, surprising even her warmest most critical hearers by the brilliance of her performances. And no one, admirers and her the great it is pleasant to know, rejoiced more heartily in triumphs than and generous-hearted artist who had given her her opportunity. Of the two delightful records by Miss Paikin now offered the sparkling and Waltz Song from Gounod's Romeo Juliette " is known and loved by all, captivating at delightful while ' Non so piu " is of course one of the most famous and numbers from Mozart's immortal "Le Nozze di Figaro." ARMAND TOKATYAN (Tenor) Amor ti vieta di non amar Giordano "Fedora ' (Love doth forbid you not to love) In Italian Siciliana cXöCascagni B-3121 10" 4/- (Thy lipps like crimson berries) "Cavallaria Rusticana" In Italian Orchestral Accompaniments M R. ARMAND TOKATYAN. the maker of these two splendid records, hails from Bulgaria. Tenor voices of his quality-full, rich, round and sympathetic, and produced with such ease and effectiveness-are exceedingly rare and it is in no sense surprising therefore to learn of the many and striking successes which-Mr. Tokatyan has enjoyed. Alike in Italy and in America, where he has been one of the "stars" of the famous Metropolitan Opera Company, he has indeed enjoyed unlimited favour, and it needs only to make acquaintance with the two records herewith presented to understand the reason why. MALCOLM McEACHERN (Bass) One of the Guards Howard Fisher Orchestral acc. "Come to the Cook-house Door" K-05208 12" 4/6 Piano ace. Stanley Chapple Wolseley Charles HERE are two rollicking soldier songs, jovial and carefree as such ditties should be, trolled out by our premier basso, Mr. Malcolm McEachern. It is quite impossi- ble to imagine anything finer in their way than these magnificent records, nor will they prove any less acceptable in that they are so eminently popular in character. HORACE STEVENS (Bass-Baritone) The Vagabond `1Z. Vaughan Williams The Roadside Fire R. Vaughan Williams X-9693 10" 3/- "Songs of Travel" a Piano accs. Stanley. Chapple V AUGHAN WILLIAMS here shows another aspect of his gerius in the shape of two delightful songs. Both are well-known examples of his powers under this head and have long since attained wide popularity. With what insight and understanding both of these fine songs have been interpreted by such an essentially artistic vocalist as Mr. Horace Stevens scarcely needs mentioning. --___'__' _ --~' -- ý E\ID CRI;ICKSHA\'K JOHN MATHEWSON ENID CRUICKSHANK (Contralto) On Wings of Song JVendelssohn,Xoore The Minstrel Boy X-9694 10" 31- Piano accs. Stanley Chapple M ISS ENIDCRUICKSHANK,one ofourfinestcontraltos,was especially requested to si«g these two £ami jar old songs because experience has shown that the public has a never-failing affection for the tried and trusted examples of an earlier day which have established themselves for good in the general esteem. And of songs answering this description one could hardly find better instances than the two examples listed-the one perhaps the be st known and most beautiful of all Mendelssohn's productions, and the other a native " classic" equally familiar and well-loved. JOHN MATHEWSON (Baritone) My Nannie's awa' arr. G. ShortI My love, she's but a lassie yet i X-9686 10" 3/- Piano accs. George Short arr. G. Short MR. JOHN MATHEWSON who has been responsible for these two attractive records, is an eminent Scottish baritone who has come very rapidlyto the front during recent years. At a number of concerts given in conjunction with his com- patriot Mr. Joseph Hislop, the distinguished Scottish tenor, he scored particularly while, like the latter, he has also appeared in brand opera with notable success. KATHLEEN DESTOURNEL (Soprano) Beloved, it is Morn Florence Aylward Love, the Pedlar Edward German} K-05207 12" 4/6 Piano aces. Ivor Newton favour BOTH of these songs have long since established themselves in general and the fact that both still retain their popularity to the full is the best possit'le evidence of their enduring worth. Miss Destournel has made deligtttful records of both. LIONEL TERTIS The world's greatest Viola player LIONEL TERTIS (Viola) Sunset `Certis Les Reges (Dreams) X-9696 10" 3/- Piano Ethel Hobday aces. Rebikow, arr. Tertis AMONG all the hundreds of brilliant instrumental soloists of various kinds before the world to-day it is hardly eaai3geration to say that Mr. Lionel Tertis occupies a place apart for he may be said to enjoy practically universal recognition as the supreme and unapproached master of his chosen instrument. There are many great pianists of the very first rank and violinists of the same class are no less numerous, but there is only one viola player who is regarded on all hands as the greatest livini3 master of the instrument; and this is Mr. Lionel Tertis. We count it a privilege to have been able to issue so many records by this great artist and cannot refrain from adding for the benefit of those interested, that they are offered at prices just 40 per cent cheaper than those which are obtainable elsewhere. PHYLLIS ALLAN (Violin) From the Rialto K-05209 Easthope Martin Morning Song Easthope Martin 12" 4/6 Piano eccs. Stanley Chapple MISS ALLAN has this month recorded two character. istic pieces by the late Mr. Easthope Martin, of whom, it may be mentioned, Miss Allan was a great personal friend. All lovers of the art will be aware of the grievous hiss sustained by the untimely cutting off of this gifted musician and not only on their own account but also as a memento of the late composer, many will doubtless be glad to pos"ess these two delightful examples, so sympathetically recorded, of his creative powers. HOWARD BLISS ('Cello) Berceuse, Op. 113, No. 4 Coltermann Madrigal, No. 4 C,ýtllet X-9695 10" 3/- Piano acts. M. O. Marshall TWO charming pieces for the 'cello of an entirely simple and straightforward character, are here presented in his usual finished and artistic style by Mr. Bliss. Band & Light Orchestral BAND OF H.M. LIFE GUARDS Under the direction of Lieut. H. Eldridge Colonel Bogey March lford} J K-05201 12" 4/6 Festival March Zamecnik N I connection with these two excellent records, exemplifying once again the superla- tive qualities of the famous Life Guards Band, it may be of interest to note that the second of them, the Festival March, was recorded in response to a special request from "down ender"-meanin8 thereby, New Zealand-in connection with the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition which is being held in that distant corner of the Empire. Its engaginhly popular qualities speak for themselves. "Colonel Bogey," another effective March has long since captured the general ear.