RECORDED MUSIC

Northern Advocate, 15 August 1931, Page 14

RECORDED MUSIC

/ COLUMBIA.

Jack Miller on Regal Records.

Jack Miller, baritone, gives us two sentimental little numbers on Regal Record 21045. The titles are “The Old Parlour Organ,” coupled with “Say Hello to the Folks at Home.”

More Regal Piano Discs. Piano records are always Regal have just issued two that are; very welcome. The first is a recording| of “Ten Cents a Bance,” coupled withj “Baby’s Birthday Party,” played byi Billy Mayerl. 'Gil Bech also records! for Regal “I Miss a Little Miss,”j cbupled with. “Shades oLßlue.” The numbers of these two records are 12063 and 21075.

Alcaide’s Amazing Voice. * A second disc by that amazing Spanish tenor, Tommaso Alcaide, has now been issued. The vocal qualities of this amazing young tenor have already evoked t/he highest praise, Mr Compton Mackenzie, in the “Sunday Pictorial,” declaring: “I am inclined to. think that Columbia have hit a bull’s-eye in: Tommaso;;Alcaide, their new .Spanish tenor.He makes his' debut with that lovely aria from Bizet’s ‘ Pescatori di Perle, ’ ‘Mi -par d’udir ancora,’ and-the famous aria, ‘ Spirto gentil, ’ from Donizetti’s ‘La Favorita.’ Alcaide, is a lyric tenor, and reminds me of the incomparable Eonei, an old Columbia star. This is a light blue twelve-inch disc ■ (LOX 84), and I feel safe in advising readers to ‘follow’ his records from , the start.” Of his new songs, the lingering beauty of the -Siciliana from “Cavalleria,” and the warm melodic strains of the lovely “Werther” excerpt, “Why awaken me?have received the most exquisite technical and artistic treatment not to mention the lovely harp accompaniment to the “Sieiliana ’•’-), and it is no raisinferenee to say that Alcaide already occupies the honoured position among singers today as being' the outstanding living tenor'. (Columbia LO 5).

“Poor Ned” And Other Limericks. Harold Williams and the 8.8. C, Male Chorus under Standford Robinson are a wonderful team. Their recent disc of those two serio-comic ditties, “Vilildns ,, and “Clementine, ’’ was an unprecedented success, and here is another record in the same class and destined for the same sue-

tr(>.ss. Tin' limerick, “There was a 1 young fellow named New,” is followed by limericks concerning the young lady named Perkins, the old maid of Pern, the old man frim Chicago, and the tutor who tooted the flute. These farcical ditties are given an ous presentation, and the Burns lyric, “Bonnie Wee Thing,” , on the reverse, is in admirable contrast. Both sides are provided with admirably played piano accompaniments. (Columbia BO 364).

A Medley of Scottish Songs. “Auld Scots Songs,” is the title of a vocal medley arranged by one Francis, sung on this disc by that brilliant quintet, The Maestros, This is a two-part twelve-inch recording, and each of the ballads included is given special treatment. This is fine concerted vocalism, and a choice of Scottish songs that the most ardent Scot will not cavil at. The selection is as follows: —Part I—The1 —The Campbells are Coming; Annie Laurie; Loch Lomond; Scots Wha Hao. Part 2 Bonnie Dundee; My Love is Like a ■Red, Rod Rose; On the Banks of Allan Water; Green Grow the Rushes, 0; Auld Lang Syne. (Columbia BOX 193).

Dino Borgioli,, Italy’s Idolised Tenor. For the benefit of those who may have overlooked this disc, let us mention a magnificent ten-inch fourshilling record of • Dino' Borgioli, Italy’s favourite tenor. The songs bracketed are Giordani’s “Caro Mio Ben,” and Padilla and Palmcro’s “Princesita,” Here are two interesting Continental criticisms , , of Borr gioli’s voice: ‘ ‘ II Messaggero, ’’-Rome, January 2nd: “Dino Borgioli has returned among ns in even more perfect form than the last time we heard him here in' Rome. His pure and melodious voice has acquired singular power without losing any of its original sweetness or beauty. His arf in singing is even finer.” “Le Petit Nicois,” March 23rd: “During these last years wc have been able to judge at the opera of Monte Carlo of the qualities of the brilliant tenor, Dino Borgioli. Last night at' our Opera (Nice) wb were enthralled by the charm of his voice, his elegance, his admirable physique, as Alraayiva, in ‘The, Barber of Seville.’ For- the moment he is the idol of,the public of the Royal Theatres of Rome.. He is greatly loved at La Scala in Milan, and his presentations • at Barcelona, Madrid and London have been a scries] of triumphs. Nice thanks him for the profound ■ joys which the art of his bell

canto has procured her.” (Columbia BO 311).

Lebar’s Operetta “Frederica.”

Here are two discs from the now famous musical play “Frederica.” The music of “Frederica” was written by Franz Lehar, who is best known as the composer of “The Merry Widow.” “Frederica” is a. new production, the story-of which is taken from an episode in the life of the poet Goethe. On Columbia BOX 145 the London Theatre Orchestra play a selection of the most popular numbers, as follows:—Part I—Wayside Rose; Wherever Woman Holds Her Sway; Wonderful; I Live for Your Love. Part 2—Maid of Alsace; Why Bid You Kiss My ' Heart Awake?; Rhineland Banco; A Heart as Pure as Gold; Student's Chorus; My Heart Lies in Your Hand; Oh. Maiden, My Maiden. On another twelve-inch six-shilling disc Hcddle, Nash, the most popular of England’s younger tenors, sings the two favourite “Frederica” songs, “Wayside Rose” and “Oh Maiden, My Maiden” Columbia BOX 108).

Old-Time Favourites Sung By Kit Keen If proof bo needed of the immense popularity of old-time songs it is reflected, adequately in the great reception; accorded the Columbia records of them. Kit Keen ’s latest is a fitting example, for in it; wc have Leslie .St:uart’s quaint song, “Is Yer Mammio Always With Ye ? ” (this was written in the age of chaperones) and E. P. sentimental ditty of a lumberman waiting and hoping pathetically for his boy’s return, entitled “He’s Been a - Long Time Gorn” (BO 365). The first of these has Mr Keen imitating the mannerisms and quaint vocal inflections of the late ’Gene , Stratton, as he did in his two previously-issued Columbia records of Leslie Stuart hits. Kit Keen’s earlier disc of two Leslie Stuart favourites should not be forgotten—“ Dolly Daydreams!’ and “Lily of Laguna.” (Columbia 01927).