MUSIC IN THE HOME.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20650, 23 August 1930, Page 10 (Supplement)

MUSIC IN THE HOME.

GRAMOPHONE RECORDS. HINTS FOR THE WEEK. The gramophone now offers such an attractivo means of'gaining a musical education that the time is opportune when suggestions for the collection of suitable records may be found acceptable. For the purpose of indicating some of the many desirable records which are now availablo to purchasers, space will be devoted in these columns each week to a short description of some half-dozen records of general interest. The broad aim is to deal with music which, will be acceptable in practically every household, and to-treat tho subject in such a way as to leave room for the expression of individual tastes.

The records reviewed in this column) wili therefore be of a cosmopolitan nature, but the ultimate purpose—the fostering of a love for the finest music—will be kept carefully in sight. Those indicated this week should meet with fairly general approval. Whilo not pretending to bo classics or even standard records, they are all worth possessing. The vocal numbers are headed by a fine collection of old-time songs sung by tho Light Opera Company. Tho older generation will be delighted with these tuneful songs from a period famous for its melodies, and they will find many new* admirers among tho younger people. Among the titles are: " Two Little Girls in Blue," " Little Annie Rooney," " Johnny Get Your Gun," " After the Ball," " Where Did You Get That Hat," and " Daisy Bell." Two songs by Maurice Chevalier are included, not from a desire to follow the picture theme-song craze, but because his charming personality in such an entertaining feature of the record. Then there,, is a selection of plantation melodies by tho Nat Shilkret group of musicians. Among tho ditties are " Old Dog Tray," " Come Whero My Love Lies Dreaming," " Nellio Gray," and the sprightly "Oh Suzanna." In the instrumental section, Suppe s " Pique Damo " overture, played by the Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra, is a piece that is sure of popularity. It is a dainty composition and full of tuneful phrases and colourful effects. Marok Weber's orchestra is represented by the selctions from " Rigolctto." All tho best tunes in this favourite and melodious opera aro included and the record is a fiuo example of good music served in an attractive form. . The last of this week's group is Liszt s Concerto in E Flat Major, played by Mischa Levitski and accompanied by tho London Symphony Orchestra under Sir Landon Bonald. This is an outstanding record and the reproduction leaves nothing to bo desired. From the musical point of view it is the best in the selection.

Concerto in E Flat Maior (Liszt)— Mischa Levitski (H.M.V.—D.1776). " All That I Want Maurice Chevalier (H.M.V. —EA.742). " Piciuo Damo " overture—Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra (Columbia 02730). " Ritfolotto " selection—Marek Weber Orchestra (H.M.V.-C.1777). , Stephen Foster Melodies —Nat Slulkret Group (H.M.V.—E8.48). " Songs of tho Past Light Opera Company (H.M.V.—0.1741). This week's records were supplied by Chas Bogg and Company, Ltd.