" His Master's Voice' ' reach a new and charming subject given out by the 'cello and accompanied by the short chords of the strings. 'Cello.--ý-.- ___ ý-----ý ýp -ý__- st r--- ýQ -ý N. -ý- -!- 40-40- -- ý =g- o This is followed by new matter in the Ali.aicr ey. P -y- etc. which works up into a glorious finale. A magni- ficent performance of the " Ruy Blas," conducted by Mr. Landon Ronald with insight and with spirit. (Speed 81.) ' THE following Records i bvfhr. No.o Svn, ' nkn..v Orchestra are already Published by Breilkoj6f flirlel. i issued. 12-inch Records, Es. 6d. " Overture Weber 0717 "Peer Gynt" Suite 0724 Oberon" (a) Morning ... Grieg 0718 "Peer Gynt' Suite y 'ROM Weber's last Opera, (h) Death of Ase G,i, for 0719 "Peer Gynt" Suite which was written (c) Anitra's Dance performance at his visit 0720 "Per Gynt" Suite England. This (d) In the Hall of the to record com- Mountain King Grder mences with the Allegro, 0701 "Leonora" Overture beginning the familiar (No. 3), Part I 6rctlmvrn with 0702 "Leonora" Overtur rushing passages for strings. (No. 3), Part II I th,'ra This is followed by the lovely 0703 " Leonora" Overture for (No. 3), Part I I I htrtkne. u movement wood wind, 0681 "Midsummer Night's Dream "-Scherzo,l which transports us at once /endc/sselua into fairyland, this page being 0682 " Figaro " Overture1/ncart superbly given by the players Orches- 0683 Finlandia- Sym- of the New Symphony phonic Po_m Silc/n,s tra, the instrumental tone-colour "His Master's Voice'' being exquisitely reproduced. The finale again is in Weber's most brilliant and melodic vein, and receives finished treatment from this celebrated orchestra. (Speed 81.) Published by Breitkopf & Hirtel. MAYFAIR ORCHESTRA. (Conducted by Mr. F. Wood, Shaftesbury Theatre.) 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 831 " La Mousm46 " Dance Wood HE new musical play at the " Shaftesbury " brings a new word into the vocabulary. A very quaint and Japanesy dance, soft and dreamy, and altogether captivating. Something really new. (Speed 81.) Published by Chappell & Co. GOTTLIEB'S ORCHESTRA. (Conducted by Herr Gottlieb.) 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. 0727 Reviens Waltz (Come back to me) Fragson-Christine HIS Valse is notable not only for its fresh, fragrant melodies, but also for its fine tone, the strings being especially sweet and telling. An exceptionally fine valse record. (Speed 80.) Published by Hopwood S>' Crew. .Isherber; , THE BAND OF H.M. COLDSTREAM GUARDS. (Conducted by Lieut. Dr. J. Mackenzie 12-inch Records, Ss. 6d. 0352" Quaker Girl," Selection I. Monckton 0353" Quaker Girl," Selection II. Monckton AVOURITE numbers from Mr. George Edwardes' latest musi- cal play, clearly and daintily played on two discs, the numbers being given in delightfully varied fashion. (Speed 81.) Lieut. Mackenzie Rogan. HE Intermezzo is always of a bright, piquant type in moderate time. The opening of this on a low staccato of the clarionets is very catchy, and this is interspersed with wilder strains which add much to the effectiveness of so clever a number. (Speed 80.) Published by Mills, New York. "His Master's Voice Mr. EVAN WILLIAMS (Tenor). 12-inch Record (Violet Label), 6s. 6d. Lohengrin's Narrative (" Lohengrin ") Wagner 'HIS solo from the last act of Wagner's Opera contains the famous Narration, wherein the Knight of the Grail reveals his name ere he departs from Brabant for ever. The tone is singularly smooth and even all through, Evan Williams rousing himself for a supreme effort on the more exacting portions, notably at the cli- max, " My father Parsifal, gloriously reigneth." The silvery quality of the voice makes this an ideal Lohengrin performance. (Speed 81.) Mr. GERVASE ELWES (Tenor). 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 4-2195 (a) To Daisies Quilter (b) Song of the Blackbird Quilter COUPLE of fresh and artistic songs by Roger Quilter, for the performance of which we are much indebted to Mr. Gervase Elwes. " To Daisies" is a pretty love song, in which the singer secures a beautiful light tone, followed by some striking crescendos, the closing passages being infused with magnificent feeling. "The Song of the Blackbird" is an exceptionally fine song, which goes with a rush that sweeps all before it, the accompaniment being wonderfully brilliant. (Speed 81.) Published by Boosey r' Co. Mr. JOHN HARRISON (Tenor). 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 4-2196 The sweetest flower that blows Hawley HIS short song is a gem of its kind, and Mr. John Harrison, who is always effective, manages to get the maximum of sweetness out of its rich, tender strains. This is especially so in the second verse, where the phrase : " For you it is a rose, For me it is my heart," is given with exquisite ex- pression. (Speed 81.) Photo Aasseil t Soo Published h),Johtz Church Co. John Harrison. Mr. STEWART GARDNER (Baritone). 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 4-2194 The Skipper of St. IvesRoeckel RICH sailor's yarn, ýý somewhat of a warn- ` ing, by the way, to gossiping wives. It is very cleverly sung by Mr. Stewart Gardner, with vivid dramatic point, his "clackety clack" being most amusingly de- livered. (Speed 81.) Fubhslzed by Enoch &z San `'His Master's Voice" Mr. PERCY WHITEHEAD (Baritone). 10-inch Records, 3s. 6d. Eldorado Walthew POETIC theme which has been treated with insight by the com- poser. The brisk swinging theme, descriptive of the knight, and the dreamy harmonies which tell of his quest are exquisitely com- bined. This song is given by Mr. Percy Whitehead with that imaginative power characteristic of the singer, who strikes a thrilling mysti- cal note on the lines : - " Over the mountains of the moon Down the valley of the shadow." (Speed 80.) Published by Boosey & Co. G.C. 4-2200 The Gentle Maiden Somervell RRESISTIBLE old Irish melody, which has been popularised by Mr. Plunkett Greene. It is here sung by the new baritone, Mr. Percy Whitehead, with a charming ease and grace, and cannot fail to please. (Speed 80.) Published by Cramer -" Co. Mr. CHAS. TREE (Baritone). 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 4-2197 Phil the Fluter's Ball Percy French R. CHAS. TREE'S songs usually tell a story, and in this he describes a ball of the old- fashioned sort, with a super- abundance of detail, its uproarious fun being indicated by the chorus:- "But the toots and the flutes and the twiddle of the fiddle 0, Hopping in the middle like a herring on the griddle 0." The performance is an un- Ltd. flagging one. (Speed 80.) Langher, Charles Tree. Published by Pigott -- Co., Dublin. Mr. PETER DAWSON(Bass). 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. 02372 Marna Oliver EW and taking love song which is likely to prove a big hit. Peter Dawson's beautiful voice sounds better than ever, and the touches of light and shade are splendidly managed; the broad sweep of the refrain- " Oh Marna, beloved ! " being the chief effect of this Photo M. Shad, ell Clerke. fine song. (Speed 81.) Published by f.. fL Larwav & Co. "His Master's Voice Caruso aJ lese two of the most orplished and admired singers of our It will be at once apparent to the critical usician that the records were made with Carus the exceptionally fine voice resultant from t rest he took last year, immediately after which records were made. j La Forza tl Destino Signor Enrico Caruso. 2-054027 Part I. " Invano, Alvaro." 2-054028 Part 11. " Le minaccie i fieri accenti." N the beautiful the Alvaro - Signor CARUSO. Carlos " Signor AMATO. cantabile which opens second part, Alvaro asks his erstwhile comrade's pardon, Carlos " The Force Destiny " is that two ý--yHE motive of of of growing still more angry, as with biting words he to in a men, strangers one another, sworn enemies endeavours to stir up the other to combat. This scene is family feud, meet and become who, unknowingly, movingly dramatic, the quick peremptory exclamations of In duet from fast friends and comrades. another the same Carlos being given with masterful energy by Amato, and friendship is indicated. work, " Solonelle in quest ora," this the delicious upper notes of Caruso being heard in the In the present score, however, from the last act of the opera, melting phrase-" finding mutual identities have been discovered. Carlos, 0 fratel, pieta, pieta demands he fight duel, the Alvaro in a monastery, that a Carlos at last gains his end, the other being stung to the he the tones of defiance with which offers other weapons, quick, and the duet closes in tones of mutual defiance as being by the and will take no denial, vigorously rendered they rush off to the duel on the words- baritone. Alvaro, now a penitent, who has renounced the <<A being morte andiam." world, endeavours to calm the angry soldier, this Both artists are heard to the utmost effect in this wonderful shown in the lovely tenor melody of the words- scene, the finale of which is an amazing piece of dramatic " Vissi " nel mondo--intendo ; singing, replete with touches of martial warmth and affecting sung by Caruso in tender, pleading tones. Pathos. "His Master's Voice'' Madame EDNA THORNTON (Contralto). 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. 03265 Angus MacDonald Roeckel t N this favourite contralto ballad, telling of a distant battle, and a lover's vic- torious return, Madame Edna Thornton's command of such superb vocal tones easily secures the fullest measure of effect. The " Oh, Angus, my own, in the camp over sea, I'm waiting and longing and praying for thee " are given with wonderful sympathy, and the stirring conclusion, with its realistic musical effect, is strikingly and brilliantly realised.