RECORDED MUSIC LATEST RELEASES.

Waikato Times, Volume 112, Issue 18803, 26 November 1932, Page 14 (Supplement)

RECORDED MUSIC LATEST RELEASES.

LATEST RELEASES

Quaint and Entertaining. Dan Hornsby and His Lion's Den Trio provide quaint and entertaining versions of "A Sailor's Sweetheart" and "Three Blind Mice." Popular Humorists. Those incorrigible humorists Clapham and Dwyer have provided what is probably their funiest record to date, “Fairy Tales.” It would make a splendid fare for a Christmas party. Their highly amusing sporting record, “It Isn’t Cricket," should also be in every collection. .“Lullaby of the Leaves.” “Lullaby of the Leaves" and “Round the Marble Arch" are recorded in line style by Sidney Torch on the organ. The effeots obtained in the latter number are very ingeniously done. Dame Smyth Conduota Own Work. Dame Ethel Smyth conduots a brilliant performance of her specially arranged “oonoert" version of the overture to her opera “ The Wreckers.” '(ln 'the opera, the preludte proceeds without a break into the ohorus opening Act 1.) The storm, the religious fervour of brutal villagers, as exemplified in the hymn, introduced after the brief pause in Part 2, suggests the influence of Wagner. “ The Wreokers" was performed at Covent Garden on September 24 and 29, 1931, during the recent season of Grand Opera In English. This is the only reoordlng of an overture that should take New Zealand gramophone lovers by storm. Vividly tuneful and marvellously orohestrated, It should appeal to all. TohalkoWsky's “Pathetlque.”

Serge Koussevltzky, one of the world's greatest conductors, under whom the Boston Symphony Orchestra regained Its former eminence, is responsible for a magnificent performance of Tchalkowsky’s Symphony “Pathetique," which entirely eclipses former recordings. The string instruments are remarkable and the singing tone of the violins in the first movement (the appealing second theme) is most expressive. Similarly the rlohness and sonority of the strings in the Allegro con Grazia are admirable. The incisive rhythmlo pulse of the third movement Is Infused with vigour and spirit, and throughout the symphony the Boston Symphony Orohestra, under Its distinguished leader, reveals a perfect balanoe and unity. The playing of the last movement, one of the saddest In all music, is superb, and the overwhelming climax and the orushing sorrow, which follow It, are tellingly brought out, with intense passion and feeling.

Rudy Starita. Amongst the most outstanding xylophone solos that have been issued recently is the ” Match Parade,” played by Rudy Starita. He plays "On the Beach with You” on the reverse side. Piano-Accordeon Records. Piano-accordeon records are enjoying tremendous popularity at the moment, and the London Piano-Ac-cordeon Band provides a splendid record of two very appealing numbers, “Paradise” and “Fleurette.” The tone is well balanced throughout. Numbers by Ruth Etting. Ruth Etting, one of the best known "blue” singers, has just been issued in two fascinating numbers, “ Faithfully Yours," coupled with “ Guilty.” This class of record needs to be known fairly well before It is fully appreciated. The first time it is heard it will probably sound disappointing, but after two or three hearings, one’s enthusiasm increases. Stanford Robinson and National Chorus. The great National Chorus of the 8.8. G. is here magnificently recorded in unaccompanied singing of the highest order in these hearty old British chorus-songs. The part-singing and harmony are strikingly fine, and there is a lovely hummed’ “background" by the female section in the “ Bay of Biscay" that will evoke real admiration. The two items that comprise this braoket are “ Here a Health unto His Majesty" and “ Bay of Biscay"— bEfth fine stirring songs with their roots in the rich bed of folk music. Stanford Robinson, well known as a 8.8. C. conductor, Is in charge'of the ohorus. Splendid Folk Song Records.

Here are two reoords, each containing four English folk songs: Clive Carey (baritone) singing " I will give my Love an Apple," “ 0 Sally, My Dear,” “My Billy Boy," “ The Lover’s Task”; and Annette Blackwell (soprano) singing "A Farmer's Son so Sweet, '' "As I Sat on a Sunny Bank," “ The Bonny Lighter-Boy," and “ Dance to Your Daddy.” These folk ■songs are as beautiful and as varied as the songs of other countries, and prove to us what we have been very backward in believing—that we are by no means an unmusloal nation. Clive Carey has sung four of these songs, of which one, “ My Billy Boy," is the gayest of the many versions of this witty and jolly song, while “ I will give my Love an Apple" will attraot at onoe by its quaint melody and words. Miss Blackwell's four songs are equally delightful, especially "As I Sat on a Sunny Bank,” with its merry danolng tune.

A GARDEN PARTY. Dear Peter Pan, —Yesterday X vent to a action party which was held at Parana ark. I enjoyed tho arternoon very inch. Thero were all kinds of different tails, some of which were Ice-cream, akes, vegetables, sweets, and strayvberies and cream; also a beautiful flowertall. Folk dancing- was given by the lilferent Bible classes, and the various 'ances were very effective and attracted •ots or attention. Mall-driving and other competitions were well selected, and the ;>rlzo for the nail-driving was a beautifully iced cake. To conclude the afternoon a lolly scramble was thoroughly enjoyed. We have started our exams and have had the subjects of reading, poetry and comprehension, while next week we hope to have spelling, writing, drawing, and dictation. For drawing I am not sure but think we are having a man’s brogue shoe to draw. Our swimming baths have opened, so now we shall be able to have many a happy swim. Our tennis season has opened, and lit tlie dinner hour and after school we have lovely games.— Jessie Clothier (1C), Hamilton. You have IS points now. Jessie: very soon we will be sending you a Card. The garden party sounds such a Jolly one.— Peter Pan. A NEWSY LETTER. Dear Peter Pan.—l was so delighted to see that 1 had won a prize for my Song Story, and thank you so much for the lovely hook you sent me. I had not read It yet, as I am keeping It for my birthday next m-ont/h. Dear me, how big the Circle Is getting. Peter, could you tell me how old It is? Fancy “ Wamba" finding a Children’s Page for 1027. I wonder how many members there were then. Could you tell me how many points I have towards an Honours Board Board, please? On Guy Fawke’s night we went to the Lake to see the fireworks dslplay. There was a huge bonfire anchored quite close into the shore and we were sitting Just In front or it. When the bonfire was nearly burnt tbe fireworks started. The rockets were the best of all. I love the ones that make an eerie noise as they com down, don’t you, Peter? But I think the “ Parachute " ones are the prettiest. Did you see them? I don’t think I have told you that our cat has got two of the sweetest kittens you ever saw. One of them is tabby and the other black, and they are five weeks old. They are Just starting to chase their tails now and sometimes they chase each other’s by mistake. The little black one is lying on my knee as I write, while tabby Is asleep In the wood-box, which, although it looks so uncomfortable, Is their favourite place to sleep. Did I say she was In the woodbox? Well, I’m wrong, for here Is puss dragging her up on to my knee. I suppose she thought blackte looked so comfy. Well, I can’t write with two kittens and a cat on my lap, so X will have to stop. Good-bye for the present.—Barbara Rogers (11), Hamilton. We hope that you like the book we sent you, Barbara. Our Page first started 16 years ago, but or course It was very small then. You have 12 points now. Any value stamps will do, Barbara. —Peter Pan. AN INTERESTING LETTER. Dear Peter Pan,.—Well, Peter, we have had a week of beautiful sunshine, enabling us to have a few good games of tennis. We have a tennis lawn and we sometimes have a set after milking If It Is nne, but it gets dark rather quickly just yet. Last Sunday we were In the middle of a very interesting game of tennis and It started to rain very heavily, so we had to adjourn very disappointed. One lovely morning last week Daddy asked me to come and help him to muster the last paddock ror shearing. This time I rode a horse because It takes rather a long time on foot, as there Is rather much running about. Tho sun was beaming In a cloudless sky, and all the world seemed alive to the beautirul morning. The hills seemed so green and fresh-looking they reminded me or the old saying: “All cannot fade which glorifies the hills.” Dad told me to yodel, crack my whip and make as much noise as I could to get the sheep moving down the ridge. All went well until wo missed one or the dogs—he was away rabbiting. The sea looked so Inviting front rhe top or the -hill. I am passionately rond of the sea and swimming, Peter; I often wish that we lived nearer. When we finally got the sheep together we got off our horses as It was easier to drive the lambs down rhe hill; they were hot and tired, so hard to drive. We put planks across for them to get over tho creek. Anyway we got them to the shed before the others had finished shearing tho other mob. The other afternoon I was getting the cows In, and while crossing a creek very cautiously I slipped on a stone and down I went, having a cold bath, which resulted in getting a relapse of my cold. I had bad eyes and earache for a few nights, first one ear and then the other. Now I am quite better but very deaf. Mother has syringed them several times, but there Is no lmprove-ment’-'yet. One of our neighbours, Mrs McDonald, has a little son, and It Is causing great excitement, being their first son. My brother has finished part or his proficiency. It seems a new Idea having three subjects a week or so before, doesn’t it? —“Mickey Mouse,” Ohinewal. Thanks Tor tho stamps, Mollle. We loved your newsy letter. Yes, the proficiency exam, seems to bo run on new lines. —Peter Pan. v -

ABOUT MANY THINGS. Dear Peter Pan.—To-day is wet and miserable. I suppose the roads will b« bad for Church to-morrow. Aren t the gardens looking gay now with the differ-ent-coloured roses. We have quite a lot now. Gladys and I went for a swim last Saturday morning" and it was lovely. Did you get up at three o’clock on Thursday morning, Peter? Mum, Gladys and 1 did, hut it was too cloudy to see the stars. Muni put the alarm clock In our room on n benzole tin because dad didn’t want to l>e wakened up. I bad been awake ror a tong time thinking about the Raglan sports, which arc to he held on January 2 when suddenly, much to my surprise, ihe alarm went off. I jumped, grabbed the blankets, blocked my ears and lay on the bed, mv heart heating as hard as It could go. I tell you 1 got a big fright that lime. In the morning I was very tired, t went to a girls’ party yesterday and we had a great time. A week last Thursday we had part of our Proficiency. We have started our ordinary yearly exam. now. Oil Thursday the agrciultural inspector came round and gave us a lesson on air. Have you had any gooseberry pie yet? We have (tad quite a few. Mum has bottled some. too. I will try and send something ror the Christmas Cheer Campaign. Dad will he home from milking soon, so I must go and set the table for tea.— “Westerly Breezes” (12), Okete. N'o, Peter did not see the meteor either, but he’s had his first gooseberry pie or tho season! We’ll be so graterul for a parcel for the C.C.C. Have you finished your Proficiency yet?.—Peter Pan. THE SUMMER SHOW. Dear Peter Pan, —To-day we went to the Summer Show and spent a most glorious time. Did you go? I saw quite a number of my friends and for a while walked about with one of our merry members, Daisy Grice by name. My word, Peter, the beat was stifling. We arrived at the Showgrounds at about 11 o’clock, and during tbe next hour we walked about the sideshows, taking note or our surroundings. When we were Just wondering what the time was the loud blast of the 12 o’clock horn told us. Altogether there were eight or us, counting the baby. After lunch i went with mother to aee the prize bulls In the stables, and Peter, you would be absolutely surprised to see how large they were. Most of them were black and whites, but all the same they were splendid. As we were strolling along we heard a lady say the “ big parade ” would be held at half-past one; this was the exact information we were hoping ror, so at the correct time we round ourselvea by the railing. If I tried to tell you all that happened, Peter, I would fill about three pages, so I will only tell you the Import- T ant Tacts, or at least that Is what I call them. At first all the prize and champion cows and hulls went round, but they only went round once. After that came the horses, ponies and Shetlands. At first they only trotted around, but gradually they all broke Into a gallop and then thero was fun. Two or three would start for a race and before you could say Jack Robinson they wore away like the wind. When the- best of the run was over I went to see the various attractions that are often to be round In the different sideshows. As I neared them I heard a most dreadrul din. The cause for the noise was a number or people banging drums and clashing tin Instruments In the hope or attracting the large crowd to them. For a while I stood and watched them, hut there was nothing to see and I had spent all my money, so I moved to the next show. There were three girls, one of whom had dark blood In her. They were all dressed In red outfits and the man said he would show the people something worth while. Of course at these words the crowd all gathered In front or the small platform. “ First of all,” he said, “we put the girl In the box.” This done, he closed the lid on the Imprisoned lady and bade the crowd watch carefully. He procured some swords next and fixed them at various angles In the box. After he completed the sword affair he asked one or the girls In hand him a long narrow pole. This he put through the centre of the box and said to the amazed people: “Ladles and gentlemen, I dori’t wish you for a moment to think that the lady In Here has disappeared, and to prove It I will let her wave to you.” Lifting the lid gently the mystified people saw a hand being waved to them. The man’s next move was to take tho swords and ptples away from the box. Secondly, he opened the box-lid and out Jumped the girl unharmed. This was a puzzler. He promised to show the trick to all who came Into the tent. At these amazing words the crowd gasped with astonishment. But xvhen their surprise was over they pressed rorward eager to see this wonderful performance. The neighbouring tent was a monkey show and on the tiny platform a little monkey was chained. Beside him lay an old sack. For a moment he stood and watched It, and then with mock rury, grappled and grasped It. But when he heard the loud cries of laughter Trom behind he appeared to be frightened and tried to hide himself In the mean covering the sack offered him. At halfpast two the steer-riding commenced, and although we were the onlookers we procured a deal of fun rrom It. When It was almost 20 minutes to 4 we prepared to go home. That night as I crept- Into bed, tired but happy, I relt. that the day . had been well spent.—“ Ray o’ Sunshine ” y (12), Hamilton. The Show was very successful, wasn't it, “Ray o’ Sunshine”? And the day* were lovely, too. Write again soon.—* Peter Tan.