MUSIC NOTES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1369, 20 July 1916, Page 34

MUSIC NOTES.

(By

“G” String.')

Messrs. Chappell and Co., Ltd., the well-known music publishers, of 235, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, and 50, New Bond Street, London, have included some very fine numbers in their issue of new music for July. “The Perfect Song,” words by Clar-

ence Lucas, music by Joseph Carl Breil, is a vocal arrangement of the melodious “Love Strain” from the cinematograph spectacle “The Birth of a Nation,” now being shown in Australia by the J. C. Williamson firm. In D and E flat. “I Bring You Joy,” words by Shelley Thornton, music by Haydn Wood, and dedicated to and sung by Miss Dorothy Court,” is an effective waltz number, which should rival “Here’s to Love” in popularity. In F, G, and A flat. “Take Me to Flowerland With You,” words by Dorian George, music by Dorothy Forster, is a pretty little song with haunting refrain, and suitable for female voices. In C, D, and E flat. “A Silhouette,” words by

William Akerman, music by Ellen Tuckfield, and dedicated and sung by Miss Louise Dale, is one of the latest barcarolle successes. In F and A fiat. “The Long Trail” is a waltz arrangement by Claude B. Yearslev on Yo Elliott’s popular son-, which is sung in the J. C. Williamson “Mother Goose” pantomime by Miss Lillian De Venney. The haunting melody in the minor key makes a

dreamy waltz, the refrain in the major key coming as an effective contrast. The Gonsalez Italian Opera Company, which is at present playing an eight weeks’ season at the Melbourne Princess, is said to have scored a decided success. The opening production in the Victorian capital was the ever-popular “11 Trovatore.” By common consent the star of the evening was Signor Cappelli, who made a handsome figure as Manrico, and exhibited a beautiful tenor voice, variously referred to as “lyric” and as “robust.” This singer was overwhelmingly applauded. Signor Cacialli with a fine bass voice as Ferrando, Signor Scamuzzi as the Count di Luna, a graceful actor and a good baritone, Signorina Russ as a tragic Azucena, and Signorina de Revers as a competent Leonora with a vibrato, completed the cast. Signor Giovanni Gonsalez conducted. The second production was “La Traviata,” with Signorina Gonsalez as Violetta. Signor Dagradi as Alfredo, and Signor Fillipini as Germonts. Other productions since the opening included “I Pagliacci,” and “Cavaleria Rusticana,” “Lucia,” “Un Ballo in Maschera,” and “Rigoletto.” It is to be sincerely hoped that the management will see its way clear to include New Zealand in the tour. The Melbourne season will extend over eight weeks, after which Sydney will be visited

for eight weeks. Mr. George Marlow is directing the tour. Madame Evelyn Scotney (Miss Ivy Scott), a Melbourne soprano, who has been for a number of years in America, has returned to her native land, and has been singing with sue- < ess at a series of recitals at the Melbourne Auditorium.

Miss Maud Allen, the celebrated bare foot dancer, who recently toured the Dominion, has quite recovered from her serious illness, and was al latest advices appearing in London John Phillip Sousa, the celebrated American band conductor, says: “Art is the perfection, the ease with which one does things, whether it is courting a girl or leading a band, and sincerity is essential to success.’ It is stated that Madame Clara Butt has raised over £BOOO in England for the Red Cross Society. Recently the guests at an English seaside hydro presented her with a cheque for £lOO for the Red Cross Funds after she had sung a couple of songs for them. Mr. Max Pirani, a young Melbourne composer, is now doing well in America. A cantata and some orchestral pieces are among the latest compositions of Mr. Pirani to be published in “Uncle Sam’s” country.