Recorded Music

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17994, 12 April 1930, Page 18 (Supplement)

Recorded Music

A New Gladys IVJoncrieff Record. There is something- in human nature that always prefers the natural gift to the hard-won, over-trained talent. That is why we enjoy listening to Gladys Moucrieff so much. The silvery notes flew out with a divine effortless ease, and please us like the natural solo of the nightingale. Iler latest record pairs two numbers of typical charm. “Just For a While" has a pleasant wistfulness, while “Just to be Near You” mellows into a caressing softness. Both are admirable material for Gladys’s wonderful voice, and the record is sure to piease her wide public. Felix Welngartnor’s New Job. Weingartner, the brilliant German conductor, who is possibly the greatest living authority on Beethoven, has just accepted the control of Basle Symphony Orchestra. The Basle is certainly the leading, as It Is also the oldest, of the Swiss Orchestras, and the nevv combination should prove fruitful. In conjunction, they have provided a gripping version of Weber’s fervent and romantic “D-er Freisohutz" overture —a work In which the composer has forgotten his polite and polished mannerisms and touches the imagination with almost ghostly significance. The work has power and Intensity, and is played with keen urgency. Tonal beauties reveal Weber’s marvellous gift of Invention in this direction. Clara Serena. - i Clara Serena’s powerful and at the same time emotional volco reveals many flue shades when she sings “Just for To-day” and “There is no Death,” which are enhanced by flawless recording. This latter Is the ballad that was specially sung to commemorate the Armlstloe. Tho beautiful lines will be cherished by all serious-minded people. A Loyovly Krolsler Bracket. Fritz Kreisler (violin), In “Souvenir” (Drdra), and “Old Folks at Home” (’Way Down Upon do Swannee River). Kreisler stands to-day as the greatest living violinist by reason of his superb sensitivene.y to melody. Listen to the way In which he fondles the wistful melody of Drdla’s “Souvenir” and the equally famous one of “Old Folks at Home” and you will recognise at once the great artist he is.

LATEST RELEASES.

: Arthur IVleale at the Organ. Arthur Meale (organ), in Montague Ewing’s “Yellow Sands” and “ ’Neath the Desert Moon.” It would be impossible to find organ records of wider appeal. These melodious sides of magnificently recorded organ playing should have their place in every collection. In the Popular List. “On Her Doorstep Last Night,” comedy fox trot; “Excuse Me, Lady,” fox trot. Jack Payne and his 8.8. C. Orchestra. Bright and tuney, and played with plenty of vigour. "On Her Doorstep” is one of the few really funny dance records. “Return of the Gay Caballero," “My Sweeter Than Sweet." Sung by Len Maurice. A jolly good vocal record by a baritone who had deserved his wonderful popularity. “You’re Always in My Arms,” waltz; “Sweetheart, We Nedd Each Other,” fox trot. Jack Payne and his 8.8. C. Orchestra score another hit. The waltz has a real lilting melody. “Estrellita” (Little Star) ; “La Golondrina.” Organ solo by Emil Velanzco. Without doubt one of she finest Wurlitzer organ solos yet recorded. “Estrellita” is a magnificent tune, and Velazco plays it to perfection. “Sunnyslde Up," medley fox trot, by Jack Payne and his 8.8. C. Orchestra. A melodious medley of the catchy tunes from this big-hit Talkie. Hear “If I Had a Talking Picture of Y r ou,” “Sunnyside Up,” “Pickin’ Petals Off the Daisies," and I’m a Dreamer.” From “Broadway.” Good value-for-money is to he had ■on a selection from the big film “ Broadway,” played by the London Regal Cinema Orchestra, from Marble Arch, London. Not only is the orochestra under the baton of the famous Emmanuel Starkey: there is also an organ obbligato by Quentin Maclean, whose solo records are familiar to gramophites; and the ever-popular comedian Leslie Sarony regales us with vocal -choruses. The songs included in the selection are—Broadway; Hot Foilin' It; Which Came First, the Children or the Egg; Hitting the Ceiling; Sing a Little Love Song.