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"His Master's Voice" "His Mast Voice er's ý REDSMAY, 1912. 12-inch, 5s. 6d.; 10-inch, 3s. 6d. cýi"rijrýti"ýý NEW SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. (Conducted by Mr. Landon Ronald.) 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. 0734 Egmont OvertureBeethoven ROM Beethoven's music to the Tragedy of Eg- Fmont,by Goethe, first produced in 1810. This is an overture of splendid dignity and tragic power. The record begins with the AllegroPhoto Doer Street Studios movement, the passagesLandon Ronald. "Everybody's doing it now," Record No. 04093. IIconsisting of short chords, answered by the wood-wind coming out most effectively.Wind. Strings.ý_-p -ý- Mr. Landon Ronald secures a poetic performance of this overture, especially as regards the wonder- ful finale, with its high flights for the strings, and its famous trumpet passages, which begins as follows :- .dllegro con bric. PP M.-P N his. N bis. The rendering of the conclusion is a most imaginative one, reproducing to the full its extraordinary and electric effect. (Speed 81.) Published by Breitkopf &' Hdrtel. MAYFAIR ORCHESTRA. 12-inch Records, 5s. 6d. 0740 " La Boheme" Fantasia (Part I.) Leoncavallo 0741 " La Boheme " Fantasia (Part II.) Leoncavallo E " La Boheme " of Leoncavallo is less known in England than the setting of Puccini, but is the music very character- III istic of the composer of " Pagliacci." The first "Alexander's Rag-time Band," Record No. 830. "His Master's Voice" II record contains a pretty old-fashioned minuet, and some charming love music. No. 2 opens with a most delightful waltz number, and an interesting dramatic movement leads to the great tenor air of the opera. This selection is calculated to make one wish to hear more of Leoncavallo's work. Speed, 1st 80; 2nd 81.) Published by Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew. JOYCE'SFAMOUS ORCHESTRA. Personally conducted by Mr. Archibald Joyce, justly proclaimed England's Waltz King. 12-inch Records, 5s. 6d. 0744 Mickey's Birthday-Two-step Joyce ESTIVE two-step of unflagging animation, the bandsmen singing the refrain at ap- intervals with breezy effect. (SpeedFpropriate 81.)Published by Francis, Day & Hunter. 0742 Dreaming-Waltz Joyce Fno ULL-TONED record of Joyce's genial waltz " Dreaming," to which couples will find difficulty in setting their feet going. (Speed 81.)Published by AscherberY, Hopwood & Crew. II =Oman 2 The Policeman's Holiday," Record No. 0354, 3 " Everybody's doing it now," Record No. 04093. "His Master's Voice" 0356 Amina-Egyptian Serenade Lincke NEW record of this taking and popular which is already on the cata- Aintermezzo,logue. This is very: clear and of excellent tone, and the trio is played upon a chime of bells. (Speed 80.)Published by Hawkes & Sen. 0357 A Southern Wedding (Part I.) Adolph Lotter 0358 A Southern Wedding (Part II.) Adolph Lotter UMOROUS fantasia, descriptive of a Coon's wedding. The first record represents the Hcoonawakening on his wedding morn, and his setting out for the joyful ceremony, an amus- ing caricature of the Wedding March occurring in this section. The second record includes an immensely funny representation of the marriage ceremony, the voice of the clergyman being represented by the notes of the bassoon, the answers of the bride by the flute, and of the bride- groom by the trombone. The whole is full of humorous musical effects, wedding bells, casta- nets, and contains some fresh negro melodies. (Speed 81.)Published by Hawkes & Son. 4 "Alexander's Rag-time Band," Record No. 830. 1iartaöý Madame KIRKBY LUNN (Contralto). 12-inch Record (Violet Label), 6s. 6d. 03272 Largo-" Rest" Handel (Ombra mai fu) Organ Played by Mr. Stanley Roper, and Orchestra conducted by Mr. Percy Pitt. HIS slow air, T known as Han- del's Largo, is sung to English words in the full rich tones of Kirkby Lunn, with organ and orchestral accompani- ý' ment. This air is one .r. of Handel's true inspirations, and is here Madame Kirkby Lunn. given, as was intended by the composer, by the human voice ; in this case the exceptionally fine organ of Madame Kirkby Lunn. (Speed 81.) Published by J. H. Larway &'' Co. 5 The Policeman's Holiday," Record No. 0354. "His Master's Voice" Mr. JOHN HARRISON (Tenor). 12-inch Record, 8s. 6d. 02383 The Distant Shore Sullivan SONG that embodies a IAI dainty poetic fancy of the late Sir W. S. Gilbert, of the message carried by the wind over the sea causing the fate of the lover to whom it was sent. Mr. Harrison is never happier than in singing this description, Photo R--il & Sonhe a song of and heard his John Harrison.He is here at best. gives dramatic effect to the verse :- The wind tore over the waves Scattering ocean spray," and Sullivan's melodious strain- " Be of good cheer, dear heart," is given in his most tasteful and convincing manner. (Speed 81.) Published by Chappell &' Co. 6 "Everybody's doing it now," Record No. 04093. Mr. PERCY WHITEHEAD (Baritone). 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 4-2203 Molly Brannigan Stanford O N E of the famous Irish songs invariably associated with the name of iII Mr. Plunket Greene which Mr. Percy Whitehead sings in his own inimitable style. ' The woes of the lover of the heartless Molly Brannigan Percy Whitehead. are heartrending, yet he tells them so quaintly and humorously that we hardly know to laugh to TbyleHE following Records whether or Percy Wbse This song is have slreadysdy been issued. cry. a gem of 10-inch Records. 3s. 6d. the first water. (Speed 80.) G.C. 4-2191 I know where I'm going. G.C. 4-2192 Johneen. G.C. 4-2198 Eldorado. Published by Boosey cr' Co. G.C. 4-2200 The Gentle Maiden. 7 "Alexander's Rag-time Band," Record No. 830. ''His Master's Voice Mr. THORPE BATES(Baritone). 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 4-2207 Because Cowen VERY tasteful song by Mr. Frederick Cowen, to a somewhat familiar A by Mr. Thorpe title, given Bates with an excellent THE following Records sense of by Mr. Thorpe Bates are amongst those already effect. The issued.12-inch climax of the Records. 5s. 6d. Thorpe Bates. 02374 Cleansing Fires. song- 02357 The King's Minstrel. 02334 On the road to " Do I take you as a gift God Mandalay. has given, 10-inch Records, 3s. 6d. And I love G.C. 4-2184 When bright you." eyes glance. (Speed G.C. 4-2147 The Admiral's tells its own story. 81.) Broom. Published by Joseph Williams. Mr. HARRY DEARTH (Bass). 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. 02384 Reuben RanzoEric Coates MOST whimsical sea song, all about sailors A and tailors, the best sailor's yarn we have had for many seasons. Mr. Harry Dearth absolutely revels in its humours ; his rendering of Davy Jones' chorus- Hullo! ! Reuben ! Where have you bin ? " is simply irresistible. (Speed 81.)Published by Boosey & Co. 8 The Policeman's Holiday," Record No. 0354. A new Record by a great Soprano fresh from her latest triumphs. Miss ADA FORREST (Soprano). 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 3911 Nymphs and Shepherds Purcell ENRY PURCELL, once organist of West- minster Abbey, is England's greatest H composer, and this song is an example of the lightness and joy which belong to many of his compositions. Written somewhat in the Handelian style, Purcell, who preceded the Saxon composer, is, if anything, superior to Handel in his treatment of it. Miss Ada Forrest sings this with much spirit and vocal charm. It is a capital performance of Purcell's famous song. (Speed 81.) Published by Novella &I Co. Madame EDNA THORNTON (Contralto). 12-inch Record, 6s. 6d. 03274 Douglas Gordon MADAME EDNA TH O R N T O N delivers Lawrence Kellie's popular song with considerable charm of narra- tive. The tale is full of romantic interest, and the lightness of its telling and the pathos of the ending will charm all listeners. (Speed 81.) Published by Metzler &' Co. Madame Edna Thornton. 9 " Everybody's doing it now," Record No. 04093. "His Master's Voice" Miss RUBY HELDER. 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. 03275 The Last Watch Pinsuti M ISS RUBY HELDER'S yýý4tenor singing of standard songs is in many ways t ý{a pattern to male tenors. By this performance of Pinsuti's famous song, it may be seen how Miss Helder's unique is in depth 1'horLo', Studios voice gaining ci .utreet Miss Ruby Heider. and fulness. The fire and passion of the performance are extraordinary, and the singer's method entirely unlike that of the female voice, and moreTHE following Records by Miss Ruby Helder than that of a true tenor. have already been issued. ever 10-inch Records, 3s. 6d. G.C. 3899 I'll sing thee (Speed 81.) of Araby ,) G.C.7-53007 M'appari tutt' amor (" Marta ") Published by Boosey & Co. 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. 03249 Mountain Lovers. I0 "Alexander's Rag-time Band," Record No. 830. )Ericrruineiirar VIOLIN. FRITZ KREISLER. 12-inch Record (Violet Label), 6s. 6d. 07964 Chanson Meditation ' 'º R. Cottenet HARMING morceau, in its har- Cmodernmonies, which are played with that perfection of finish and freshness which belongs to the Herr art of Fritz Kreialer. Kreisler. The beauty of tone is here exquisite, show- ing violin recording at its very best. (Speed 81.) Published by G. Schurmer.'CELLO. Mr. W. H. SQUIRE. 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 7885 Barcarolle Offenbach E C E NT performances of " Tales of Hoffmann " Rhavefamiliarised many with this haunting barcarolle. " ý,ha,,,.. ;: ,fi" , The 'cello rendering by the W.