B-4 THE SUNDAY STAR. Washington, D. C. SUNDAY. OCTQBSa 2*. 19AO TURNTABLE TALK Up NEWS OF MUSIC 16 Slavonic Dances New Opera Created Conducted by Szell By JAMES G. DEANE pictures on the jacket trans- Trials for Spivacke Logic Impels record makers posed. no more than anyone else, but The “New World” symphony By DAY THORPE en at the Washington Cathe- given rich new dral about 1347, and got it is to has been treat- Only a few more than a to bound hold sway once ment by Ormandy and the know him quite well in Paris thousand people saw the two In a while. Philadelphians, also on Colum- a year or two later. He lived bia. If all the copies premiere performances of Gian A new set of the Dvorak are like in Rue Monsieur le Prince. the review one, sharp-eared Carlo Menottl's opera last An opportunity to write that Slavonic Dances has been pro- vided by Epic, and for the listeners are going to be Bunday—the Coolidge Audi- name is what I have been puzzled at one point, however. leading up in para- conductor the producers made only to this start of "Goln’ torium seats 500—but the graph, certainly fi a natural choice. That was The Home” for it is fftf the (movement two) is accom- show Is the talk of the town. most charming place-name in George Szell, director of the In view of the fact that most Cleveland Orchestra, who once panied by a faint recapitula- * the world. tion of the last few bars of NATIONAL GALLERY of the audience was invited Coming back to America was conductor of the Prague AT from out of town, and that Philharmonic. movement one—a manufac- —Janet Southwick, so- only after several years in Prance turing slip, obviously. a handful of Washington Italy In Prague the Slavonic Who prano, who will sing and studying on a Har- this music lovers can talk about grant. Dances, as anyone would guess, double-checked one? Mozart’s “Exultate, jubi- opera, “madrigal vard Mr. Allanbrook ** * * the or fable.” joined are a staple. Collectors will re- at information, St. John’s, that insti- late” the National Gal- from first-hand it tution where specialization call the recordings by the B-CYCLE lery tonight. is hard say exactly is of Art to what is discredited that each teach- Prague orchestra Itself, under Beethoven obviously the reason for so much genu- so Is every er must handle every subject Vaclav Talich. Mr. Szell, at Furtwaengler ine excitement. past man’s meat, or at least prac- 1951. Wilhelm in the curriculum in turn. Mr. least by his affiliation, is Is it the show itself? Or well qualified tically every conductor’s. The conducted. Allanbrook is a prolific com- as as Mr. Talich recording the glamour of the name “Me- to espouse Ingratiating The sound of this poser and one who writes with this unending cycle of repeat re- good. nottl”—one of the very few repertoire, the Is surprisingly There is unusual delicacy and sensitive- and new edition, cordings continues. especial- contemporary stage composers ¦ ¦ some-audience noise, always made with the excellently who has been ness. He is aware of In RCA Victor territory. ly at the beginning and in the able to attract the past, of mind which drilled Clevelanders, Is no dis- a large popular a state recently adagio, but it Is not unduly audience while with him, as with Thornton appointment. The playing is Beethoven until be- remaining a subject of discus* energetic and longed pretty much to Tos- bothersome. The performance Wilder, results not in imita- crisp, and the ways sion among the "serious’’ or sound Is resonant. canini. Victor's engineers—- is also in some exceed- tion but in inspiration. * ingly impressive. But the Dace “long hair” musicians? \ 4**- * Devotees of and contract-holders—have Besides the harpsichord con- E Talich need not to Is practically funereal. Often Whatever the cause of the has turn in their old records, but keep busy, however. From of “The Unicorn, certo. he written music in one is in suspense, not from success the all forms—a quartet, many CONDUCTOR OF VIENNA PHILHARMONIC—When the Vienna Philharmonic newcomers will do well to Munch and Boston have come Gorgon and the drama within the music, the Manticore,” piano pieces, songs, to town next sample both. The difference, a new "Pastoral” symphony, there is whose a Stabat comes Sunday and Monday, each concert will be led by a dif- but wondering just when the one man behind- Mater, and an opera. "Ethan ferent conductor. On podium if a significant one is to be and from Chicago and Reiner the-scenes participation amal- the Sunday will be Andre Cluytens, and his detected, is probably like that a new seventh. next note will come. Frome,” based on Edith Whar- colleague, Carl Furtwaengler great gamated the talents of Menotti, Schurlcht (above), will conduct the next day. between Strauss played Despite its swan boats and was a ton’s novel. in technician, but a performance Paul Callaway, the dancers, ** * * Vienna and cowpaths. ‘ Strauss played In Boston’s ‘’Pastoral” the singers and the orchestra, Boston. Is a good like this makes one wonder Gallery Festival TOPS IN 'POPS Is Vienna better? distance from the main Interest Vas and without whose work the < forget earthy whether his Better not the "New and elemental elo- dissecting opera would never have had Richard Bales' Mozart fes- Eastern Star symphony, though.) quence in the music in World” so notable in the Tos- order find how Beetho- the truly gala production it tival the National Gallery There lot recording. to out at are a of Slavonic canini But there is ven put it together. did. evenings dances, Incidentally—to be nothing more pleasant to lis- eight Sunday of George Williams Events Listed pre- The soloists—Schwarzkopf. Spivacke, Band Harold director of orchestra, piano cise. 16. The unfamiliar ones ten to than Boston’s silky Hoengen, Hops the Coolidge Foundation which music for and Activities in chapters of the are just worth and Edelmann as owning as strings. Victor this time hss —have a more successful time commissioned the piece, dis- chamber ensemble—is particu- Eastern Star include: the several well-known ones. not included any supplemen- cussed the basic plan of larly Auspicious than do Toscanini's, thanks to the worth while in that it In Debut Acacia—Tuesday, grand visita- A Szell orchestration of tary realism of brooks and the pace. The chorus sounds work with the composer two is bringing to performance Smetana’s E By given tion. minor string quar- thunderstorms a la Stokowski. al- or three years ago. Since that gome larger 808 WILLIAMS to "Wouldn’t It Be rather distant and veiled, of the orchestral tet makes a very melodically The Reiner seventh is arrest- though time, particularly during pieces systematically George Loverly.” "I Could Have Joseph Milans Wednesday, it musters some ef- the which are The new Williams listenable dividend in Epic’s ing. but disappointing. It has fective climaxes. last hectic weeks which saw overlooked by the major sym- band brought a Danced AllNight,” "I’ve Grown Home 3425 A street B.E has out fine Board. two-record set. pulse, but the pulse seems A strikingly well-recorded, singers with missing vocal phony orchestras. The diverti- LP. Williams, formerly ar- Accustomed to Her Face.” and Thursday, grand visitation. More Dvorak has arrived. On strangely erratic, especially in •cores, among “On the Street Where You well-played “Eroica” has come orchestral musicians menti and serenades are ranger for Ray Anthony. Gene i November 8, Star Points, home Columbia the Budapest Quar- the first movement and the Angel with Otto Klemp- without all the necessary in- the finest Krupa. Live.” (Columbia CL-885.) from works of Mozart. and the late Glenn of Matron Alyce Fox. tet is responsible for a coupling finale. The end of the latter Is erer at helm, The pace is strumental parts, and many Many are free of the restraint Miller, has fashioned Ethel Merman—A terrific two-LP set major (Op. 96) the a num- in “Ethel Merman—A Musical Bi- Washington Centennial—Fri- of the F and taken literally pell-mell. There neither funereal nor head- other distressing snarls, he has Mozart used in orchestrating ber of into spark- ography.’' The musical comedy star flat (Op. 51) standards sings day, grand visitation. E string quartets. are undeniable beauties in the long. but tor the most been that nothing his symphonies luxuriate ling gems the numbers that have been seems determined and of real beauty. associated with her fabulous career, ’ Martha—Friday, meeting. The performances are all one performance, and the repro- part what ought to be. would interfere with the bril- in the most prefacing each tune with enlightening just it composer’s aban- The band has a solid beat, dialogue. only Naomi—Friday, would expect, although is splendid. premiere. j Not is it a history of Home Board a duction For the From Mercury, there is a liance of the doned Some are fine work, Ethel’s career, but prettv orchestration. : ensemble and a co- j it’s also with Margie Chapman. warped edge on the review musical substance, however, coupling of the and He had to replace conductors of a unique form—a violin ; hesiveness remarkable much a history of musical hits during fourth quite in- i the past 26 years You'll hear such Harmony—Tuesday, auction copy made It difficult to hear one listener will still take an eighth symphonies by Antal •t the last minute (a gems as 'Eadie Was Lady. ’ circum- concerto in three movements asmuch'as it is a studio group : Merman a benefit, Eastern Star. Awards for the first quarter-inch or so on Italian's version. stance which, completely “I Get a Kick Out of You.” "Blow. Dorati and the Minneapolis when the full enveloped by a containing a number of all- : Gabriel. Blow,” 'Anything Goes.” religious leadership, home of each side because It made the An interesting performance orchestra. The reproduction story is told, will cast no re- symphony in four or more. stars. Spotted throughout the Dearie.” Hostess With the Mostes’ stylus jump i I on the Ball ' ' You're Just in Love.'* Mrs. Edna Myers, 3645 Kanawha the grooves. of the ninth symphony has represents an advance over flection on the ability or in- Tonight’s concert will fea- disc well feel- Friendship. ' ‘ You're the Top. ' 'Do One are executed and "Ridin’ street N.W. wonders. Incidentally, come from Victor. It previous Minneapolis issues. tegrity of the original con- ture such a work, the Serenade ingful solos by such I Love You.” High.” ‘Doin’ was rec- men as What Comes Naturally.” They Sav Esther Thursday, October, how Messrs. Rolsman and orded at the reinauguration The readings have great en- ductor. Thomas Schippers); he in D, K. 203, Shavers, It’s Wonderful. ' I Got Lost in His a concerto-sym- Ernie Royal, Charlie Arms.” ' November and December birth- Kroyt reacted to having their of the Bayreuth to ” You Can t Get a Man With a festival in ergy but somewhat less fines*ei had turn down many hun- phonie in 8 movements. Also , Billy Byers. Hal McKusick. A1 Gun "I Got the Sun in Morning, the ” days honored. dred requests for seats (often on the program and her trademark. "I Got Rhythm is the colora- | Cohn. Urbie Green, Doc Gold- | (Decca DX-15.U William F. Hunt—Monday, de-; p.m. by people who had regu- soprano, berg, Instruments will be fur- been tura motet for “Ex- ; Hank Jones, Nick Travis, i A1 Goodman—An excellent LP of grees. nished. lar patrons of the Library’s ultate. Jubilate.” It will be ! and others. sides cut by Goodman a few years ago. | featuring sweeping strings. Perfect Legion Department of Commerce Post many years); sung for music, Dinner to music for he had by Janet Southwick. The assembled group swings background the set con- Honor tains as “My Friday, Engi- to cope with a near calamity The National Gallery Festi- all the time, even on the bal- such favorites Heart will meet on at the Stood Still.” "Some Enchanted Eve- neers Armory, 450 Maine avenue When the wood facing of the val will come to an end Novem- lads, and you’ll enjoy their ning.” Anniversary Song.” “Love Seeks Nest." "When Hearts Are Young.” VFW S.W., at S p.m. with Comdr. andltorlum’s pit collapsed dur- ber 11 with a performance of tasteful treatment of “We Speak Low.” ‘Stormy Weather.” National Long Ago and Away.” Commander Robert C. Long presiding. A ing rehearsal, missing by a the Mass in C, K. 317, known Could Make Such Beautiful Far and four others. (Camden CAL-317.) The benefit shrimp feast for the •mall margin the decapitation as the “Coronation” Mass. Music,” “Oh You Beautiful Hayman—Havman Band Members Department of the Dis- U. 8. Maritime and Bureau of Richard and his 1 of orchestra offer an of instrumental Jimmy Templeman Fund, will a bassoonist—a member of *** * Doll.” “Beauty and the Beat.” LP trict of Columbia. American Le- Engraving and Printing. ' selections from the Broadway hit The Veterans of Foreign Wars begin p.m. a tribe which Washington can “The Bad and the Beautiful.” "My Fair Lady. " but unfortunately it gion, Lee R. Pennington, assistant' atj) Don Giovanni doesn’t compare favorably with com- Bagpipe Band is looking for new will honor National Com- ill afford to see depleted. “Beautiful Blues.” “Wake, petitive director. National Americanism County, LPs. Dick’s use of the har- mander W. C. at their Mr. Spivacke* genial good Schools from Fairfax Beautiful Dreamer,” "The monica in some of the arrangements members. Expert instructors will Daniel Commission, requested four ] humor, detracts rather than adds anything annual national commander's Liberoce Strikes Back his ability to reconcile Prince Georges and the Dis- Night is Young and You’re So to the interpretation, and his ar- teach both the bagpipes ' American flags aa replacements rangements don’t seem and! (*).—'Watch ths diverse forces which Beautiful” Love,” to have the banquet on November 16 at the for display HOLLYWOOD con- trict are sending theft chil- “Beautiful danceablllty of Cammy Kaye's nor drums. Previous training on in the Immaculate verged on the Library the last “So Young, So Beautiful.” th« sweeping lushness of Percy Faith's Shoreham Hotel at 7 p.m.. Conception Boy’s School. out, critlci. Especially you dren by the busload to learn (Mercury MG-20192.) few days with a common pur- “Beauty Rest.” "But Beauti- these instruments is not neces- Past Department Commander James Harden Jackson Post English ones. about Mozart. Ginny Gibson—Her spritely ren- sary. persons are re- Jacobi, chairman, pose but without the teamwork Wilhelrti Furt- ful.” and “You Are Too Beau- dition of “Two Innocent Hearts.” Interested Herbert J. will hold an anniversary dance Liberace and his brother which waengler, and Don Giovanni featuring a clever twin tempo, is hit quested send post card announced. usually comes only with tiful.” (RCA Victor LPM- parade Reverse to a to at the American Legion Club at material of “Mir- head-; Oeorge cable London long familiarity, and his out- the Apex Theater. The -1205). acle of Love" is a nice ballad. (ABC- the V.F.W. department Reservations may be made Saturday, p.m. from Paramount 45-9739 » on from 10 to standing manage movie of the famous opera, ** * * quarters, 1735 I N.W. through Mrs. Rose Long, that they are collaborating on ability to a Ella FiUgerald—Ella ably displays street de- 1 a.m. difficult and exacting which will run here at least Just Released her wares on two slick sides in "The Commander in Chief Cooper partment headquarters. 433 a book now titled ‘ There Are show—all Silent and “The Internal Post People—and People.” four weeks, is shown several Forgot Treatment” Sun T. Holt has reappointed Victor Third any day Revenue met re- entitle him to share with the Dorothy Carless—This tal- to Shine This Morning.- street N.W.. from cently installed: mornings each (Verve 2021x45 • Dodge of Sherrier place 5 p.m. Commander, R. pianist, who has pub- visible and audible artists the week in a short- ented English lass proves adept 5732 9 am. to Reservations The ovations performances ened version for the young. Tennessee Ernie Ford—Popular jN.W. to the National American- will close Adair: vice commanders. R. licly rapped his reception by the two at both singing and playing Tennessee Ernie has • new LP that November 14. Mangiapane. King aroused. The story of the opera consists of hymns, and it should ism Committee. At recent N. and W. R. the English press, the is her piano prove a i a meeting of the said * * own accompani- hit with his fans. Includes Lansford; finance officer, R 8. ** read the youngsters from a “The Old Rugged Crogs.” ' Rock of William Spiller has been elect- i department executive committee book would "embrace various two ” peculiarly ment in fine LPs. First, Ages.' "My Task “When They Ring two-year Jeffreys: judge advocate, C. delight An Allanbrook ConreHo insipid script which the Golden eight ed as a trustee in All Russell Lee Hall, a member of individuals who take in featuring her own piano work 'Capitol Bells.” and others. historian, Bradley: premiere makes the lascivious Don out T-« 50 American Post. the Boys Club of Washington, Bauman: H. pillorying and crucifying enter- A of considerable and singing, showcases misty, Johnny to be a Boy Scout, although a Hodges—More re-issues on Nicanor Donesa has been presented a gavel made by chaplain. L. Ryan: master at tainers who have won large interest to Washingtonians throaty voice similar to Lee two LP couplings, as the glow of the E. McGovern; one who has several demerits Hodges' sax artistry is heard to ad- elected adjutant in General Vi-!boys to Department Commander arms. sergeant at public followingi as a result Wiley such items "I vantage on such tunes will take place in on as as "Passion " J. Long, and surgeon Baltimore on against his record—not an Flower.” "Honey Bunny.” "Roxanne cente Lim Post. James A. DeForce. A gavel also arms. of their professional perform- October Happen to Like New York,” "Latino.” “Johnny's Blues.” "Through Hildreth Bmith. 30 when Ralph Eagle Scout. high point of ” Stansbury. of Naval presented Depart- Kirk- The “Were Thine That Special For the Night.” "Hodge-Podge, "In- Harold was to Past patrick, harpischordlst and this literary fantasy i diana ' and a number of others. Gun Factory Post, has been ap- ment Commander Robert New members accepted into • comes at Girl Blue,” j Norgran MOM-1045 and 1061.' A. biographer of Scar- beginning of Face.” “Little “I pointed Civil Defense Chairman. Domenico the the finale of Get Along John Leslie—Fine sides by this Bunch. Kenneth H. Nash Post were: latti, play harplschord Without You Very singer on ’To Love You.” from Para- Kane, Haney, Strongin will the the first act when the Don dis- and Profane.” Gar Godwin has assumed the Francis J. past presi- Luthei Herbert “THE NEW concerto Well.” the lovely “When the mount’* "The Proud the RECORDS''! ofDouglas covers the jealous *nd “I’ll Be Laughing Tonight.” duties of quartermaster, in ad- dent the Washington and James R. Waskuwich. By Allanbrook. Masetto who Wind Was Green,” 45-9713.) of Board A bulletin far thote The concert hiding at- and five 'ABC-Paramount Trade, transfer, Daniels, jr., on which the new from is watching the others. Frances Bergen—Frances 'Mrs. Ed- dition to those of adjutant, in of presented a March of Frank from lntere*ted in reeard music work will appear tempted On the second LP she gar Bergen' debpti on records In this Department years have will be con- seduction of Zerlina. LP a dozen songs, with Press Post. Dimes certificate of appreciation Post 31 of Missouri Record collectors for 24 sings against excellent accom- of one of been dependlnt upon the frank ducted by Reginald Stewart “You'd better go them. “Shivers.” an instrumental by to the department. and Samuel Risk of GPO Post of In monthly and mind paniment- of Art s Quintet, opinions of reviewers this and will take place your Barney Kessel’s Van Damme who backs Department Adjutant publication Invaluable In select. at the Pea- own business, Masetto.” her en three other numbers Matty Stephen the District of Columbia. It Is your library. trio, weaving a spell into such band, featuring the warm Ini new records for body Conservatory. says Don Giovanni. Time Matlock’s J. Grille awarded 1955-6 Na- Any veteran interested in be- records, both Imported and and favorites "Ev’ry sax of Eddie Miller, backs her on Dean Was a Shock 1 Latest as Time We four also, domestic, discussed without favor- Mr. Allanbrook is a member the public schools have numbers and the remain- tional Child Welfare citations to coming a member of the Na- Sample copy sent promptly! or Say Goodbye," My Old Flame,” ing four are done with the fine ttlem aubecrlption •f the faculty of both the wrought their revenges with modern group. Johnny the following posts: U. S. De- tional Guard Honor Drum! in cents In coin. Year a “I’llNever the "For Jazz Eaton’s To Eva Bartok of Peabody and Bt. 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