"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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. H. Squire.
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gifted W. H. Squire, however, is by its artistic treatment far above the ordinary level at which this is usually played. The dreamy elegance of this performance makes it a particularly attractive one. (Speed 80.) Published by Hawkes & Son.
PIANO. Miss IRENE SCHARRER. 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d.
f (a) Etude-G flat Chopin 05532 (b) Bees' Wedding Mendelssohn
I S S I R E N E SCHARRER,one Mof the prominent lady pianists of the present II d a y, shows brilliant technique and a charming lightness and tone colour in the Chopin etude, while the "Bees' Wedding" is given an uncommonly dainty and sparkling performance. Miss Irene Scharrer. A piano record of such beauty of tone and clearness as this is exceptional, and should prove a favourite. (Speed 81.)Published by S hotl & Co.
12 " Everybody's doing it now," Record No. 04093. ºýttmorauý"Everybody'sdoing it now."IrvingBerlin FROM THE TEARING, RAGING AND SUCCESSFUL " EMPIRE REVUE." 04093 by Mr. ROBERT HALE and Miss IDA CRISPI. 12-inch Record, 6s. 6d.
ROBERT HALE, MR.for so long associated with the Gaiety Theatre, has made a sensational hit taking the leading roles in the most successful "Revue" E ever presented at they Empire, Leicester Square.
This record is made by Mr. Robert Hale and Miss Ida Crispi, who are actually Robert Hale. responsible for this triumphant number at this famous West End Hall, and consequently it is alive with all that original vivacity which is such a delightful feature of this class of song. (Speed 81.) II II Published by Feldman & Co.
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Mr. HARRY FRAGSON. 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 4-2201 Paper Bag Cookery H. E. Pether HE enthusiasm with which Harry Fragson's first record, " The other Department, T please," was received last month, showed us that the countless admirers of this most original Anglo-French comedian on the Halls find him equally delightful on the Gramophone. The Record we issue this month is a topical song typically Fragsonesque, consequently, very humorous and delightful. You should certainly make a point of hearing it, and adding it to the Humorous Section of your library. (Speed 81.) Published by Francis, Day "' Hunter.
SEXTETTE. THE GRAND OPERA COMPANY. 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. 2-054024 Lucia di Lammermoor Donizetti AMOUS sextette from the Contract scene of this opera, in which the sensation caused by F Edgardo's appearance is marvellously re- flected in the moving strains of Donizetti's music. The soprano here gives a very effective lead, a beautiful blend of tone being secured by the chorus ; the tutti is excellent, and the impressive effect of this scene being largely caught in this (Speed re..urd. 81.)Published by Boosey & Co.
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CCrtcbrttp 3rrorbo- BATTISTINI. 12-inch Record (Yellow Label), 12s. 6d. 052321 0 ma charmante T would be difficult to say exactly in what the charm Iofthe chansonette con- sists ; perhaps its lightness, its familiarity ; yet with such an example as " 0 ma char- mante " before us we cannot fail to recognise in its un- affected geniality an appeal which no other type of song possesses. The wonderful versatility of Battistini is ex- emplified in nothing so. much as in this performance. That an artist who excels in the portrayal of the most exacting operatic scenas can adapt him- Battistini. self with such a grace to the requirements of this dainty little song, shows a singer who is a complete master of his art. The short exclamatory phrases of the verse are given with splendid verve, and with richest quality of voice, while the most catchy little waltz tune possible makes an irresistible refrain which forms the chief point of interest in the song. This is rendered with extreme delicacy and such a combination of fire and exquisite lightness it would be indeed difficult to match. II(Speed 80.)Published be, Ricordi &' Co. His Master's Voice' New Celebrity Records
Franz the greatest exponent of many of the Grand Operas which found birth THE LEADING TENOR OF in their respective countries. Possessed of a full robust THE PARIS OPERA HOUSE tenor from Signs voice, ranging an Exclusive 0 NE hears so often lower "C" to top " C," God- Contract with The nowadays of Franz is the one outstand- Gramophone Company ing tenor we will only say t.zat alone capable Limited, and makes Germany, Austria, Irzly of wearing the mantle of the his First Records. and France each acclc;im great lean de Reske.
12-inch Records (Pink Label), 12s. 6d. 032238 Aida-" 0 Celeste Aida" 32239
rE splendid tenor solo from the first act of `Carmen "-Air de la fleurBizet Verdi's Egyptian opera gives an excellent for the fine tenor opportunity voice of FHIS Signor Franz, is of brilliant exacting tenor air which quality and is by ample compass. sung the un- fortunate Jose as he raws Carmen's from .=dp- rose ' _WM-ý .=.-- its bosom his ý and pleads )assion for her. It is given vith its fullest effect in the xceptional tenor voice of Signor Franz, full The soaring phrases given to the warrior Radames a com- are sung with impassioned feeling on the full iand of the singer's striking upper register of this accomplished singer, and pper register, and consider- ble force the performance is instinct a sense of of passion being whole with hown. (Speed power and dignity. (Speed 80.) 81.) Published by Leduc, Paris. Published by Cboudens. Franz as "Romeo" at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. "His Master's Voice"
Madame SELMA KURZ.
12-inch Record (Red Label), 9s.
043180 Czardas "Die Fledermaus" Strauss (Nightbirds.)
"FROM the best opera of the waltz writer, Strauss, now being performed at the Lyric Theatre, this solo is in the form of the Hungarian Dance. beginning r .which ° ..with a wild slow movement, is followed by the quick Friska," or dance proper. The brilliant voice of Selma Kurz finds Madame Selma Kurz.fullest scope in this air, which stands entirely by itself in the sphere of vocal music. The artist lavishes upon it her richest and most dazzling notes, both in the slow introduction and in the lively " Friska," with which it concludes, the result being a startling and original perform- ance. (Speed 80.)
Published by 8. Schott &' Sohne.Iý.
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