Orchestral THE NEW SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (conducted by LANDON RONALD) 12-inch record 5s. 6d. 0842 Herodiade (a) Les Egyptiennes (b) Les Babyloniennes Massenet present record THI.should be deemed the companion of Nos. 0843 and 0844 (" Les Phceni- ciennes " and "Les Gaul- oises ") issued during the last few months. The three records give the music-lover a colour-full picture of the Babylonian splendour of the times of Herod, King of Galilee. It may he remembered that Massenet's opera was produced in London in 1904-but under the title of Salome: the locale, moreover, changed from the Holy Land to Ethiopia, by the British censor's orders ! The records we have made of Herodiade are both of the ballet music that opens Act II. in the opera. King Herod lies on his luxurious couch, the while attendants sing to him. He can think of no one but Salome, and bids the slaves dance to distract his mind. First, the Egyptian women: their posing and pirouetting are vividly suggested by the richness of melody, in the minor mode, which distinguishes the first part of the record. There is the characteristic Oriental flow of wood-wind, backed tip by semi-muffled brass. On an undetermined chord is a pause, announc- ing the more spirited Babylonian dancing women, whose gyrations are more voluptuous and unre- strained, the record tells us. There is a fascination of Eastern idiom in the harmonies as brought out by the skilled combina- tion under their distinguished conductor, Landon Ronald. The record is no less pleasing than the rest of the famous series now standing to the credit of the New Symphony Orchestra. Landon Ronald and his orchestra (in collabora- tion with Thomas Beecham) have recently inaugu- rated a notable series of Promenade Concerts at the Albert Hall. The enthusiastic thousands who attend should taste again the orchestral joys by having N.S.O. records of their favourite master- pieces at home. On pages 77-80 of the complete " His Master's Voice " catalogue are given records embracing almost the full repertoire of this famous orchestra. Egmont Overture, Finlandia Symphonic Poem, Peer Gynt Suite, Schubert's Unfinished Sym- phony, Grieg's Pianoforte Concerto-all these inspiring works, beloved to every heart and ear, are available among the three-score records. (Speed 78) Mr. JOHN COATES (tenor) (with pianoforte accompaniment) xo-inch record 3s. 6d. HE whole king- dom-nay, the T whole musical world-will hail with delight the appear- ance of the celebrated tenor, John Coates. This artist's fame extends o'er wide domains, for of late years he has toured extensively in other lands. Everywhere he has been acclaimed as a tenor of the first flight. His operatic work has been of great importance. Few English artists have the versa- tility to sing in opera as easily as in concert work. Coates is an artist of unbounded talent. His record for July is Brewer's dainty "Ninetta." The performance reveals the fact that the tenor voice is of silken quality and excellent timbre. There is fire in it as well as delicacy of expression. The tone control is exceptional. From declamatory phrase to a caressing open note the voice slips with masterly ease. The emotional traits shown in the singing tell us that john Coates has temperament that lifts him very high among English artists. The record is a delightful conception throughout. (Speed 79) Published by Roosey & Co. Miss FLORA WOODMAN (soprano) AVISH as we were in the praises of L our New Night- ingale in issuing her first record last month, the public were still more laudatory. Everyone was keen to possess the superb record of " Oh Tell me Nightingale," which was voted a revelation of voice, singing and reproduction.Meanwhile, Flora Woodman's triumphs grow day by day. Her second record is another artless ballad of olden times-the kind of song When Myra sings we seek th' whose performance enchanting sound, requires the "art which And bless the notes that do so sweetly wound; conceals art." The What music needs must dwell upon by that tongue words are a previous Whose speech is tuneful as another's Lord Lansdowne and song. by Such harmony! such wit! a face so the music the fair! anonymous A. L. So many pointed arrows who can Of the bear? record we can The slave that from her wit, that say that it shows the from her wit and beauty flies, If he but hears that siren's voice he new soprano in lovely dies, he dies I her Ahl Ahl voice, with all many He hears and dies! accomplishments re- (George Granville,Lord Lansdowne) (1667-1735) vealed in amazing fashion. (Speed 79) Published by Enoch & Sons Madame ALMA GLUCK (soprano) (with flute obbligato and orchestral accompaniment) to-inch record 4s. 6d. 3978 Lo ! here the gentle lark Sir H. Bishop of including as D ESIROUSmany open- air" records as pos- sible in this summer supplement, we think ourselves fortunate to be able to offer a Gluck record of Bishop's nature-song. The beauty of the singing and effects can but faintly be conveyed by print. Hearing will enthrall you. The orchestra quickly makes way for the flute whose roulades and flourishes are out-done by the bird-like voice that breaks in on the instrument's carol. The lyric tone-quality that shines out from the record like the shimmer of a precious stone is equalled only by the amazing certainty of attack of this lovely voice. Charming Alma Gluck-how much longer before you leave your American triumphs and smile on us here again ? The few Gluck concerts we have been favoured with have whetted our appetite for more. However, we have her records which are mirror-like reproductions of the original voice and art. The new one is a masterpiece. (Speed 80) Lieut. HUBERT EISDELL (tenor) (with pianoforte accompaniment) za-inch record is. 6d. 02577 Love's Garden of Roses Haydn Wood another of Haydn Wood's YETdelightful songs in the language of flowers. There is a tripping pianoforte prelude sug- gesting the bloom of a summer garden. Eisdell's voice is as sweet as ever, but of fuller volume. He retains his delicacy of utterance and fineness of appeal, while imbuing the verses with emotional fire. The melody is distinctive and swinging. The love story is passionately told, and Eisdell sings Come, dearest heart, 'nmid the liow'rs of June, with that wealth in Come out my garden so gay, of earnestness I've roses, bright roses of every hue. And sunshine for the whole day and enthusiasm There is laughter in my garden. and song that has to And a spell over all the land come Ahlnever afairer world could tc,towander hand in hand. be associated . his Come to my garden of roses, with name. low, Winds whisper In truth, no Ne'er was so sweet a garden. With lovea-glow. damsel could Laughter love in and the sunshine the Joys all divine, resist gallant Come, cone to my garden, Lieutenant if he 11 _oh were really to Come, dearest heart, where the flow'rs enfold, A dream that is tender and true. love-make with 'Tis here we may find in a rose's heart A message glad for nee and you. stich charming There is laughter in and song my garden, effect! (Speed 78) And such bliss that our hearts can tell. In the world we walk together, where love alone doth dwell. (Ruth Rutherford) Words printed by permission of the publishers, Chappell & Co., Ltd Mr. STEWART GARDNER (baritone) (with orchestral accompaniment) ::-inch record 5S. 6d. 02578 God my Father " Les Sept Paroles du Christ " (The seven words of Christ) Dubois OR many years the record of F "God my Father," by De Gogorza, t h e famous Spanish- American baritone, stood out as one of the most powerful and moving per- formances that could be enjoyed. This was the first record ever played in the Albert Hall with accompaniment of the full (real) band of the Coldstream Guards conducted by Dr. Rogan. None present will ever forget the electrifying effect on the audience as the tones of " His Master's Voice " Auxetophone rolled through the hall. Many were visibly affected, so touching and uplifting was the song. In declaring that Stewart Gardner's new record of the air is the equal of the old one, we pay our brilliant young baritone the highest compliment. His noble voice resounds majestically with the stately phrases, full religious fervour being imparted to the memorable lines. Either as a piece of pure singing or as an example of interpretation of religious music, it is a little masterpiece. The recording is notably good. (Speed 79) Mr. HARRY DEARTH (bass) (with pianoforte accompaniment by the composer, and orchestra) so-inch record, 3s. 6d. 4-2551 The Crown of the Year-" Songs of the Open Country " Easthope Martin ERE is a novel record that sings of the pride H of the countryside. Written by Easthope Martin with true British vigour and swing, the song has the advan- tage not only of being sung by breezy Harry Dearth, but also the composer's collaboration : Easthope Martin plays the pianoforte accompaniment which gives such rare piquancy to the record, as there is also au orchestral back- ground.The unaffected, unstrained art of the composer makes the record doubly Sing, sing of the harvesting time, attract- (Heigh-hol the sun is so fair.) ive in days Fields all aglow with sheaves in a row. when And harvesters harvesting there; songs lose shape Cutting the corn with a jolly good will, "excess Corn for the market and corn for the mill.