GRAMOPHONE NOTES

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6900, 4 May 1929, Page 11

GRAMOPHONE NOTES

•A Fine English Baritone

(1) “None but the Weary Heart”; (2) “Oh no, John.” Sung by Eov Henderson, Baritone. Columbia 01382. Roy Henderson is one of the most interesting singers in England today. His splendid voice has shown gradual improvement and development for some years past, and is now broader and deeper than ever. He provides a splendid contrast in his newest record. Tho Tchaikowskv song Ims great dignity, and Henderson amazingly contrives to bring out the full dignity and yet project a dramatic intensity into his singing which few other singers could equal. On the other sido is the roguish and ever popular, “Oh, no, John,” as a solo, deliciously sung.

New Scottish Records (1) “Hame is Where Ye Are”; (2; “A Northern Lament.” Sung b> Elder Cunningham, bass-baritone. Columbia 01387. A really fine vocal record by a singer with a great name in his native Scotland. In spite of the very Scottish pronunciation, the moro English of our readers can talco heart from the fact that every word is distinct and understandable. Cunningham has a really manly voice, which makes his tenderness all the .more poignant. “Lament for Donald Ban MacCrimmon.” . Pibroch solo by Pipe-Major John .Macdonald, of Inverness. Columbia 01392.

Very definitely for Scots Tenders only! The bagpipes have a charm aJI of their own, and take a bit of getting, used to. Doubtless Pipe-Major Macdonald plays very well, but an AngloSaxon. listener is hardly qualified to judge. However, I do know that a Highlander who listened to this record was moved almost to tears. Let that speak for itself.