RECORDED MUSIC

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 345, 16 August 1930, Page 22 (Supplement)

RECORDED MUSIC

THE WEEK’S NEW RECORDS HIS MASTER’S VOICE Two Fine Dawson Songs Peter /Dawson (bass-baritone), in “Glorious /Devon” (German) and “The Drum Major” (Newton). H.M.V 83280. Peter Dawson’s repertoire seems to be unlimited. A warm welcome is being accorded to this re-recording of old favourites. Brilliant Russian Music London Symphony Orchestra, in “Le Coq d’Or,” Bridal Cortege and Introduction” (Rimsky-Korsakov). H.M \ D 1745.

“Le Coq d’or,” the brilliant operatic setting of the fantastic fairy story, was one of Rimsky-Korsakov’s greatest achievements. The quaint, obscure story of the old King, his astrologer, and the mechanical Golden Cockerel, is told in bizarre and gorgeously coloured music. It is descriptive musrc of the highest order, and the suite—an orchestral arrangement of the music of the opera by Glazounov aand Steinberg—is a great favourite in our concert halls. A Good Contralto Bracket

Marguerita Carlton (contralto), in “Danny Boy” (Weatherly) and “Arise, O Sun,” with organ accompaniment- (Craske Day). H-M.V., 83311. This gifted contralto, whose record of “Abide with Me” and “God Shall Wipe Away all Tears” was so mue.n admired, scores another success witft two favourite songs. “Danny Boy” the vocal arrangement of the lovely Irish melody, the “Londonderry Air” —is particularly well sung.

On the Cinema Organ F- Rowland-Tims, F.R.C.0., on the organ of the Capitol Cinema, London, in “Melody” (Dawes) and “For You Alone” (Geehl). H.M.V. 83308. The bearer of the name, Dawes, the composer of “Melody,” which Row-land-Tims plays so charmingly on this record, is famous in circles other than musical—he is none other than General Dawes, the American Ambassador to Britain.

An Elocutionary Recital “Samson Agonistes” (Milton) and “When to the Sessions of Sweet Silent Thought” (Shakespeare); “The Tiger” (Blake) and “Westminster Bridge” (Wordsworth). H.M-V. 83151. Clifford Turner’s clear diction and fine artistic perception, coupled with his splendid commanad of the Engllw language, combine to produce this most entertaining record.

“Canieo Kirby” John Boles tenor), in “After a Million Dreams” and “Romance.” H.M.V. EA7OS.

G- Olsen and his Music in “Romance,” waltz and “After a Million Dreams,” fox-trot. H.M.V. EA7O6. John Boles is the possessor of a Tv markably tenor voice. It is powerful but perfectly controlled, expressive and of beautiful quality. With two very charming and melodious numbers to sing, he has made a fine record of these “Cameo Kirby” hits. Govrge Olsen and his orchestra have also made a splendid dance record of the same titlesA New Gigli Disc

Beniamino Gigli (tenor), in “Maria, Mari” (Di Capua) aand “Quanno ’a Femmcna Vo” (<De Crescenzo). H,M.V. DA763.

“Maria, Mari” is an ardent, passionate Italian serenade, with a haunting refrain. The other side, “Quanno ’a Femmena Vo,” is one of the joiliest tunes we have ever heard—a boisterous, catchy melody. Florence Austral

Florence Austral (soprano), in the Strauss numbers, “Dream in the Twilight” and “Cacilie-” H.M.V. 5491. “The Betrothal” (Lithuanian Songs') (Chopin), and “Ogni Sabato avrete il lume acc'eso” (Gordigiani), H.M-V. E 50-

Good discs, both. The second record of this pair will prove doubly interesting, because it is different to those vocal numbers we are accustomed to hearing. Chopin’s Polish songs are scarcely known nowadays, but are most strikingly beautiful. “The Betrothal” (known also as a “Lithuanian Song”) is one of these.

A Famous Air s Tito Schipa (tenor), in “Ay-Ay-Ay"’ (Creole Song), and “Canciou Andeluza” (Palacios) H.M.V. DBIOSI. This is a re-recording of two numbers which proved very popular in the past. Schipa’s lovely lyric tenor voice, his artistig vocalisation and sympathetic interpretation combine to make a very charming record. A Wonderful Potpourri Light Opera Company in Songs of the Past, introducing: “Good-bye, Doi ly Gray,” “After the Ball,” “Sweet Marie,” “Where Did You Get That Hat,” “Say all Revoir, but not GooH bye,” “Daisy Bell,” “A Hot Time in the Old Town.” “The Sunshine of Paradise Alley,” “Two Little Girls in Blue,” “She was Bred in Old Kentucky,” “Comrades,” “The Picture that is Turned Toward the Wall,”’ “Little Annie Rooney,” '‘Johnny, Get Your Gun.” HM.V- C 1741. What memories these will stir! And to those who were too young to remember them in the days of their popularity, they will give a great de' l of pleasure, for their old-time melodies have a charm entirely their own.

Temple Church Choir Organ Scores • Tho Choir of Temple Church, London, in ‘'‘The Heavens are Telling (“The Creation), Haydn. H.M.V. 83288.

The Temple Church Choir have made a superb record of “The Heavens are Telling.” Their singing is as fine »s ever, and the balance between the parts as well as between voices and organ is perfectly maintained. COLUMBIA ILreisler Airs by Seidel (1) Liebesfreud; (2) Schon Rosmarin. Violin Solos by Tescha Seidel. Columbia DO3BOne of the most delightful violin records of the year, will be the general verdict on Toseha Seidel’s latest offering. This favourite young fiddle genius renders two of Kreisler’s best known pieces. His warmth and sympathetic treatment of “Liebesfreud*’ (Love’s Joy) and “Schon Rosmarin” (Fair Rosmarin) will please, all who delight in light Viennese violin music. This is the second popular-priced 10inch disc by this celebrity artist.

Godowsky the Master Ballade (Grieg—Op. 24). Pianoforte solo by Leopold Godowsky. Columbia LOX 16-17.

Readers of the English Gramophone will have been intrigued by the vigorous battle in its Correspondence Columns on “the greatest pianist'in the world,” and will have noted the number of ardent supports of Godowsky’s claim to that proud position. We hesitate to give a verdict. But he certainly demonstrates in this lyrical “Ballade” a lofty stature of thought that ranks him as a pianist with few equals. Of the music, Mr Fuller Maitland says in Grove’s “Dictionary of Music” . J . “It carries the fragrance of Grieg’s native pinewoods into the concert room.” It is a true landscape picture, fragrant with the open beauty of Nature. Magnificent Marches

(1) Light of Foot, March; (2) With Sword and Lance, March Played by the Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards. Columbia DO4I, Marches seem to be in demand in the music mart. Columbia’s last montn issues had a succes fou, and now they electrify us with another thriller, this time by those old favourites the Grenadiers. Try them on your friends. You will be surprised how good rousing tunes like this can thaw a party that is getting a bit cold. Back to Auber

The Black Domino—Overture (Auber). Walton O’Donnell conducting the 8.8. C. Wireless Military Band- Columbia D 044.

Auber’s opera, first produced in 1837, was popular for many a generation after, but now all except the lilting and delicate overture has lapsed into oblivion. Lovers of clean romantic music, gay and sparkling and witty, will thank the powers that this captivating gem has survived to be recorded in suon crisp and masterly style. The mysterious woodwind passages which suggest the masked lady only serve to heighten the romance.

Harry Dearth Back! (1) It’s a Beautiful Day; (2) Lighterman Tom. Sung by Harry Dearth, baritone. Columbia DOXIB.

Is it the same old Harry Dearth, has been the question of his old host of admirers. Fortunately this new disc of his gives a decisive answer. He has lost none of his old power to please and charm us. Mr Dearth gives to all the vast army of light ballad singers a perfect lesson in artistry, in his handling of sentiment, in sincerity and enthusiasm. “It’s a beautiful day” is one of his old favourites which his admirers have been clamouring for a long time, and “Lighterman Tom” is a spirited contrast. “An Old-time Sing-song”

Charles Coburn, undisputed king of the Musie Hall in the dear old days of thirty years ago, and still something more than an interesting relic, “takes the chair” in the good old style in this old-time “Sing-song.” Sure enough, his two great triumphs are here—“ The Man who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo” and “Two Lovely Black Eyes” and there are eight or nine other imperishable chorus songsThe Milan Orchestra

Mignon—Overture (Thomas). Cav. Lorenzo Molajoli conducting the Milan Symphony Orchestra. (Columbia 05058). Really, the Milan Orchestra are too big, musically spanking, to content, themselves with this rather small music. They do it admirably, no doubt, but one doesn’t use steam hammers to crush nuts- They have all sorts of skill, and produce a tope that calls up sunny skies and strong, bronzed toilers. None the less we must be grateful for the inimitable delicacy with which they serve up this neat and flower-litic overture. Mozart Airs (1) “Batti, Batti”; (2) “Mi Tradi Quell’alma Ingrata.” From “Don Giovanni” (Mozart). Sung by Miriam Licette, soprano. (Columbia 05070). With her traditional, properly classical zoice and style, Miriam Licette. singo Mozart gracefully. Mozart in tue aristocracy of musical thoughts, requires purity above all, and Miss Licette brings it to him. In the very lovely ncitative and aria, “Mi Tradi,” she achieves that gracious effortless “art which conceals art,” which always *was Mozart’s chief aim.