ROYALTY AS MUSICIANS.
Anyone anxious to form a Royal concert party should apply to the leading monarchs of Europe. A diplomat who is ' familiar with the fads of the crowned heads : cf Europe has given the following information to a correspondent of the ‘ New York World ’:— 1 Albert, King of the Belgians, tenor. He knows Wagner by heart, and plays as well as be sings. Ferdinand, Tsar of the Bnlgars, basso. He has a voice that appears to come out of the cellar. ; Eioperor William of Germany, baritone. He is very fond of solos and choruses; also likes pickles, which put an edge on his voice. King Victor Emmanuel of Italy carries the air, and is good .at straight-away sing- ‘ iog. Ex-Saltan Abdul Hamid of Turkey, accompanist. He plays the organ with the grace and proficiency of a professor. King Alfonso of Spain, whistler, and can \ fill in -between the acts. Also, he dances. ■ King George of England, conductor. He i was never known to sing a note, but is excellent at handling a baton.
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Evening Star, Issue 15064, 21 December 1912, Page 8
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175ROYALTY AS MUSICIANS. Evening Star, Issue 15064, 21 December 1912, Page 8
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