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His Master's Voice New Gramophone Records January 1911 THE GP MOPHONEC° LTD PHOTO SUPPLIES, LTD., 14 and i S, Temple Street, SWANSEA. "HIS MASTER'S VOICE." No. XII. Style-Circassian Wood, Na. XII. is the latest triumph of the cabinet maker's SPECIFICATION. It be that the workmanship art. need only said Figured Circassian Wood, dull is the and that as a musical, of most perfect, finish. Old brass fittings. instrument, it contains al, our recent improvements Wooden grill, Double spring in point of mechanical construction. The horn in motor. 12 in.turntable. Speed this model is designed and built on an entirely indicator. Gramophone taper new acoustic principle. Unlike other hornless arm. "Exhibition" soundbox, models it is not constructed of wood but of specially tempered metal, which gives added brilliancy to the reproduction. "HIS MASTER'S VOICE'=The Ideal List. Pr*,7e Winner i B. RUBI`' PL F.., YP.wood ct _. ,S:udics , - i Landon Ronald Clara Butt COMPETITION JUDGES. long We feel we owe an apology for bringing out our Prize List so after the Competition was held. The difficulties we had to overcome were great. International been Artists are often absent from the country over a year at a time, which h::s the main last issue cause of the delay. We trust, however, now that we are at able to the has been List, that they will meet with your approval. No trouble or expense spared We to make it as perfect a one from every point of view, as possible. take this Rubie her opportunity of once more offering our congratulations to Miss on excellent choice, which has shewn much care and thought on her part. Every piece in its own particular category is a gem, and we present the whole to the public with absolute conhdcnce. T]-3L GRAMOPHONE CO., LTD. "1HISMASTERS VOICE" The Ideal List. Mr. WALTER HYDE. 12-inch record (Violet Label), 6s. 6d. 02292 Eleanore Tfie composer of " Hiawatha is a ver- satile musician, and his love songs, in particu- lar, possess a breadth and a bignegs, as well as a strength of workmanship which give them a high place in modern musical craftsmanship. The impassioned tones of this song, which is written around the name of the beloved Eleanore, give us an opportunity of hearing the voice of Mr. Walter Hyde at its best. Listening to such full throated, robust notes, possessing such unmistakable beauty of Yhotn Dover Street Studios this Walter Hyde timbre, the rapid advancement of singer from lighter musical pieces to grand opera no longer excites our surprise. Mr: Walter Hyde is a tenor to be reckoned with, as this record bears evidence. (Speed 81.) Mr. THORPE BATES. 10-inch record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 4-2108 Trottin' to the Fair Unhackneyed Irish song, of that ex- ceptional quality associated with the name of Stanford.. The love story of a couple riding to market upon the back of a single pony is sure to be an interesting one, and it is given with exceptional lightness and grace by Mr. Thorpe Bates who intermingles its lively trot with some charming touches of sentiment. (Speed 81.) Tuojýlsl,ied Zý)'bccý cj, "HISMASTERS VOICE=The Ideal List. Madame KIRKBY LUNN. 12-inch record (Violet Label), 6s. 6d. Deep in the heart of a Rose (Landon h'o,ra/;1i The songs of Mr. Landon Ronald are notable for their richness of colouring, and this one, built up of fancies which cluster round the rose, is instinct with richness of The passion as the red flower itself. pet- ormance is the perfection of soft singing, ooth low and high notes being exquisitely produced, and recorded in a manner that is beyond all praise. This record, indeed, seems to have captured more of the velvety has quality of Kirkby Lunn's voice than ever been heard upon a disc before. It is, indeed, the living voice, there is no other word for it. (Speeýe 8 J.) Miss PERCEVAL ALLEN. 12-inch record, Sa. 6d. (a) Deep in heart lute lay hid F. n, ýeua,rlý 03211 my a 1 (b) The bird I love the best With the modern vogue of the short song it became customary to issue these little ballads in pairs, the first bein, expressive in style, and the second live.'. and the two present examples are charm- ingly matched in this way. In the first, the lover's heart is likened to a lute on which the beloved plays ; the following line showing an effective touch of expressive singing- Until I heard you speak to me- But yesterday." The concluding lines also are finely sung, the phrase "When you are gone, the strings are broken, And I am mute I " conveying the essence of the song in a sentence. The second song of the two is exceedingly bright and exhilarating and is sure to please. iýy & Co. ý. "HISMASTERS VOICE'-The Ideal List. Miss AGNES NICHOLLS. 12-inch record, 5s. 6d. Ocean, thou mighty monster, Oberon" (Weber) "Oberon," Weber's last work, was written in England, for production in this country, which took place shortly before the composer's death. The present air belongs to the scene wherein the lovers are ship- wrecked, the opening recitative describing the terrors of the sea. The series of recitatives are here well worked up to a climax in the centre of the scena, when a sail is seen, this leading to a triumphant conclusion. This celebrated example of dramatic writing is given in an impassioned manner by Miss Agnes Nicholls, the dignity of the opening, the alternate hope and fear aroused at sight of the sail, the tumultuous joy of rescue are finely by 3-,', Studios all expressed this celebrated artist, who makes a great deal of effect with the Agnes Nicholls, many high notes with which the passages are besprinkled, the final high C beiig a The remarkable note. air of the finale, it will be noted, is that of the finale to the well-known overture of the opera, familiar as an instrumental publication. (SFeed81,) W. ROBERT RADFORD (Bass). 12-inch record, 5s. 6d. 02294 She alone charmeth my sadness, "La Reine de Saba" " La Reine de Saba " is a masonic opera, in which, according to the English version, members of the order are engaged in the re-edification of the Grand Mosque at Stamboul. Irene, the Greek Princess, who is betrothed to Suliman, falls in love with the mysterious Master of the Masons, and plots to obtain possession once more of the ring she has given the King. This air is sung b Suliman while awaiting the coming of th Princess. It is certainly one of Gounod's bi arias, such as the composer knew s:> well how to write, and the opening declamation is given with true kingly dignity by Mr. Radford. The broad flowing melody which follows, and which is always a favourite, is rendered with the Shad-11 Qe,k^_ immense power and grandeur of this singer's Robert Radford voice, and also with the perfect smoothness of tone essential to an artistic rendering of this song, while the almost unlimited compass of this artist is evidenced by the firmness of the low notes, particularly the low E at the conclusion. One of the finest and most mature of Mr. Radford s renderings, it sho' ld serve to further popularise Gounod's magnificent song. (Speed 82.) Published by JZetzZer &' Co. "Hi MASTERS VOICE -The Ideal List. THE GRAND OPERA ORCHESTRA. 1 2-inch record, 5e. 6d. Capriccio Italien, Op. 45 ,Trc in Tschaikowsky had undoubtedly a fondness for writing the Italian style ; Italy inspired him as it has inspired all other composers. This composition for full orchestra, which possesses that entire originality of Tschaikowsky's work, is in three parts. First we have a series of mysterious slow cadences for strings supported by =taccato chords for the horns, wood wind, etc., as follows- *:-ý: ý_ ýý ý - ý ' Next is heard a dreamy barcarolle-like melody for oboes-- POCiL28sin1O piü mosso.--ý $- -C-sý.-ýr- ----C- - over which, in the subsequent development, are written sonic exceedingly brilliant ornamental passages for strings. Lastly, an a; i/ato movement leads to the bright finale. This is played by the orchestra with much fineness and distinction, the gymnastic passages for the strings in particular being excellently well done. 1'xGzIza1htiýIz, ,,,JI 10-inch record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 809 Preludium "Y/I/ti A remarkable piece of music, so unlike the general run of instru- its mental selections. The opening trotting passage with crisp staccato rhythm suggests a ride, while the centre portion proves an exquisite bit of is indescribable. The sympathetic playing, the effect. of which whole forms an unusually charming and finished piece of entra'cte music- perfectly played, (Speed 80.) "HISMASTER'S VOTCE""-The Ideal List. Herr GOTTLIEB'S ORCHESTRA. 12-inch record, 5s. 6d. The Druid's Prayer Waltz There are many distinctive types of waltz ; this well-known example is of the kind in which the chief subject is of a hymn-like order,-, and ,ich depends for its effect upon a broad sus- harmonies, tied tone and rich which are douhtedly secured in this performance. The ceeding numbers also have an interest of their being .vn, these played with taste-and- variety, giving the record the swing and " go"'indispens- able to the right playing of the waltz. (Speed 82.) Published by h"eith, ]'ra.use iT Co. 12-inch record, 5s. 6d. 07863 Variations Symphonique These variations constitute an importan modern work for the'cello and stand high among recent c9mpositions of the romantic school.
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