GRAMOPHONE NOTES

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6867, 23 March 1929, Page 16 (Supplement)

GRAMOPHONE NOTES

The Vagabond King. “The Vagabond King. Selection in 2 Parts (Frimu). Played by Percival Mackey’s Band. Columbia 02707. Nice and timely, is this disc—possibly the best instrumental ‘’Vagabond r King” fantasia yet recorded. Tho catchiest tunes are cleverly welded together into a remarkably effective whole. Percival Mackey’s band is a slick ensemble, and derive tho utmost effect from Prinil’s tuneful melodies, j. It is predicted that this disc will be £ bought by thousands throughout the 5 Dominion for the purpose of recalling £ the brightest moments in ‘The Vaga* bond King's” New Zealand presented j tion. r The “Two Black Crows”—an extra Y novel turn, f “The Two Black Crows in Hades,’ 1 t in Two Parts, by Moran and Mack, Cos lurabia 01364. e This is perhaps the most entertaining . record they have made—undoubtedly the best (with the exception of “Elder Batmorc”) since their original disc. On this record we have a change from - the usual cross-talk of.the comedy duo, s and, as the title suggests a quito lively ; piece of diversion ensues. Charles E. - Mack, under tho name of “Amos s Crow,” is the new arrival in Erebus, 3 and partner Moran evidently takes the f role of the old gentleman with the , pitchfork. The unfortunate Amos is - kept very uneasy for a time until—• 3 but, hear this record yourself! 1 Columbia’s New Dance Hits. E The latest jazz craze—the ‘Tile “ Trot”—is featured on Columbia 01423, the music title being “Chalita.” , A new and fascinating quickstep is , provided under the name of “Fortyseven Ginger Headed Sailors—Columi bio. 01338. A Wurlitzer Organ number (Colum- | bia 01263) gives us a fine rendering of ! “Angelin Mia”—the theme song of the Paramount “Talkie” picture, “The Street Angel.” Hawaiian music in it 3 most dclighfc- ’ ful form awaits you on Columbia ! 01015. This disc is a recording of “Alolia-oc,” a “Blues” number recorded actually in Hawaii. On Columbia 01351 wo got “The Seashore,” a delightful novelty waltz played with on irrestiblo sparkle and nit. “Only a Rose,” the popular vooal duct from “The Vagabond King.” is sung by Vane and Williams on Columbia 01271. A sparkling orchestral version of this fox-trot is presented by the Piccadilly Revels Band, on Columbia 01270. ’ » Organ Solos by Fattman. (1) “Firefly” (Nicholls);. (2) “Rosalie,” Fox-Trot (Wado and Valentine)—Columbia 0134; (3) “Worrin* Waltz” (Fainnan); (4) ‘Cherio” Waltz (Valentine)— Columbia 01344. Organ Solos by G. T. Pattman on the Compton Theatre Organ. Tlio two discs featuring these four favourites are played by Piattman on the Compton Organ in tho Astoria Theatre, London. They display some wonderfully effective registration “in the new style ’’■ provided by tho ingenious mechanism of the theatre organ. Tho recording brings out with an astonishing degree of fidelity tho lower and less easily reproduced register. Another Barbara Maurel Record.

(1) “The Bella of St. Mary’s” (Adams); (2) “Indian Dawn” (Zameenik), sung by Barbara Maurel, Columbia 01250. This talented mezzo-soprano does carry us back some years, It is a very long time since “The Bells of St. Mary’s” was launched on an enthusiastic public, and there is no doubt that its revival will prove vastly popular. Barbara Maurel was in fine voice when she made this record, and faultless recordings helps to get this old song across wondcrfuly well. Wedding Day at Troldhaugen. (1) “Wedding day at Troldhaugen” (Grcig); (2) (a) “To Spring” (Greig), (b) “One More Day My John” (Sailors’ Sea Chanty—arr. Grainger). Columbia 04114. This is a record that everyone should possess. There is a virility in the touch of Grainger which has produced piano recordings never before equalled. It is a pleasure to hear a record so real in its fulness and depth of tone and with so complete a preservation of the art of the player. Both of the Greig compositions are of real beauty, and their full beauty is displayed in Grainger’s best stylo. ■ , De Mtiro Lomnto. (1) La Sonnambula, “Prondi L’anel to dono (Bellini); (2) Manon, “H Sogno” (Massenet). Enzo de Muro Lomnnto, tenor. Columbia 03600. This record is Lomanto's master- , piece—the popular tenor of the Wil-liamson-Melba Grand Opera Company. , Prior to commencing his operatic car--1 cer ho was being trained as a barrister to practise in the Law Courts of ’ Naples, but preferring music, he turned from law and placed himself in the hands of the Naples Conservatoire. It is well that he did so. Tor nithougk ho may have made a good lawyer, he has made an infinitely better singer. His interpretations of these arias alone would class him as one of the world’s greatest tenors. Sir Thomas Beecham and the Royal Phil. A Village Romeo and Juliet—“ Tho Walk to tho Paradise Garden” (Delius) ; in Two Parts. Sir Thomas Beecham and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Columbia 04181. j “The Walk to the Paradise Garden” I illustrates the story of two lovers, I parted by the enmity of their parents, | who determino on at least one day’s happiness. This they set out to find at an old riverside inn which, in happier clays, they had called “Paradiso [Garden.” Even here disappointment awaits them, and they decide that tho only happiness they so much desire is to be found in death. Tho music is extremely tragic, but through it runs a principal theme of great beauty. This is wonderfully preserved by Sir Thomas Beecham’s intuitive understanding and the delightful playing on tho Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Maritana Overture.

“Maritanti Overture," Part? 1 and 2 (Wallace). Played by the Columbia Symphony Orchestra. Columbia 02682.