MISHAPS TO MUSICIANS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16866, 1 February 1929, Page 10

MISHAPS TO MUSICIANS

Mark Hanibourg, the pianist, appeared recently on the stage of the t cntral lia.ll, Bristol, in a. wheeled chair, lo give a recital, which was largely attended. He had evidently injured his knee, and had to he. carried into tho hall. Ihe audience gave him a great reception. I dan Clierniavsky, the. pianist of Hie' famous Clierniavsky Trio, accidentally fell on tho stage' during a recital at Manchester, and dislocated his thumb. The recital could not he continued, ami (he trio’s engagement at the Aeolian Hall, London’ the following night, had to be cancelled. It. is said that each member of the. trio has his hands insured for £IO,OOO. A third mishap. 1" a recitalist, hefell Jt.urbi, the fine Italian pianist. He was due. in London from Hie Continent the evening before his concert in t.ho West End. but su bad was the weather (hat the boat could not leave the French port for 12 hours. Consequently he only arrived in London a- shorl time bet ore the advertised time of his afternoon recital. He had had a rough time, and at once consulted a doctor. The audience was assembled, but when matters were explained they waited, patiently for over half an, hour! Ilurbi gallantly fulfilled his engagement. His splendid perlormaiice revealed no effects of his distressing experience. ALFRED HILL SONGS (!) “Titi Torea” (A. Hill); (2) “He vVaiata Arolia” (A. Hill); Ernest, McIvinlay. tenor. (Columbia). Ernest MeKinlay’s repertoire of Maori songs is a really important and interesting addition to any collection. In these songs lie is as thrilling as m his now historic “Ka Male" record. I Lis complete facility over the Maori language, his amazing tone and the refreshing individuality of Ins singing, place his records far above the average. Both of these Hill melodies are an unending delight. BROWNLEE’S SUCCESS The news ol John Brownlees striking sqecess on ins return to t he Paris Opera House after a great season in Australia, where he is said ai times to have outshadowed Granforte, is but another triumph lor Melba, who had great faith in her compatriot. Brownlee is a virile baritone, and Ins voice is faithfully reproduced on Ids records. His toreador Song." from Bizet's “Carmen,” is the boast fid hulliighter to the very life, and he introduces many subtle touches into the merry Mozartiau aria, “So, Sir," from “The Marriage of Figaro.” Brownlee is a first rank singer who is not afraid to attempt opera in England, and this alone should be a recommendation to gramophone lovers. (H.M.V.). “LILAC TIME” "Lilac Time,” selection. In two parts. London Theatre Orchestra. RColumbia). This most popular musical play js of course musically based on Scl'ubcrtian airs, and as an introduction to the, immortal Franz l’etcr, nothing could be more delightful. The selection is a particularly happy one—altogether 10 of the loveliest excerpts are included. Tins should prove one of the most universally popular of the Schubert Ucutcmuy ieeordiugs. “.MARSEILLAISE” OF ITALY Those who have hoard the stirring “Garibaldi March” sung by Caruso will lie interested in another martial piece that lias swept Italy—the Fascist! hymn, “Gioviffiizza,” which is sung by Apollo Granforte. One can imagine this song exciting the “Black Shirts" to the wildest enthusiasm. It has a strident , rhythm, and Granforte sings it like one ’ who believes that Mussolini has been the deliverer of his country. One can understand why this song has been called the “Marsellaise” of Italy. Another number on a similar theme, Ba Leggeinla, del Piavo,” is also forcibly snug, and in this Granforte is assisted by \ rousing chorus. (H.M.V.). M ARIA KEREN KO (1) “La Rauza” (Rossini); (2) Mapon —“Voyons, Manou plus do Chimeres (Massenet); Maria Kurenko, soprano. (Columbia). Maria Kurenko’s rich and flexible voice is admirably suited to Rossini’s sparkling tarantella. It is a brilliant, piece of vocalism, and admirably contrasted on the reverse side with the lovely meditative air from “Manou, “An end to dreams. Million vvliat a world of wistful sadness she puts into that phrase. She is a superb actross as well as singer. THE PRINCE: SPEAKS TO THE EMPIRE

Speech by 11.R.H. the Prince of Wales, delivered ou Armistice night, November 11, 1927, and recorded .at the lfoval Albert Hall for H.AJ.V. This record will stand, as a tribute to tho tremendous popularity of the, 1 rmce. There were 10.000 people in the Royal Albert Hall. We hear the thunder of their welcome as the Prince slops on to the platform ! .And, carried away in their enthusiasm, turned into a mighty clioii, bursting forth into the rousing s< ng, “For He’s a- Jollv Good Fellow.’ Roll after roll of cheers—heart-stirring scenes —and above all. the spirit of remembrance. All this has been caught and preserved in this most wonderful and inspiring recoyd. r lT)<* protits iroin tho sale yf this recDvd will be devoted to the fund established by the late Field-Mar-shal Earl Haig for British ex-service men.