His Master`s Voice New Records May 1912 - British Library
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His Master`s Voice New Records May 1912 - British Library
"His Master's Voice" "HisMast er's Voice ý REDSMAY, 1912. 12-inch, 5s. 6d.; 10-inch, 3s. 6d. cýi"rijrýti"ýý NEW SYMPHONY (Conducted by Mr. ORCHESTRA. Landon Ronald.) 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. Egmont 0734 ROM OvertureBeethoven Beethoven's music of EgGoethe, first Fmont, to the Tragedy by produced in 1810. This is an dignity overture of splendid The record and tragic power. begins AllegroPhoto the with Doer movement, the Street Studios passagesLandon Ronald. "Everybody's doing it now," Record No. 04093. IIconsisting by of short chords, answered coming out most effectively.Wind. wood-wind Strings.ý_-p the -ý- Mr. Landon Ronald secures a poetic performance of this overture, especially as regards the wonderful finale, with its high flights for the strings, and its famous trumpet passages, which begins as follows :.dllegro con bric. PP his. N M.-P N bis. The is a most rendering of the conclusion imaginative full its to the one, reproducing (Speed 81.) and electric effect. extraordinary Published by Breitkopf &' Hdrtel. MAYFAIR ORCHESTRA. 12-inch Records, 5s. 6d. 0740 " La Boheme" 0741 " La Boheme " Fantasia istic Fantasia (Part I.) Leoncavallo (Part II.) Leoncavallo is less E " La Boheme " of Leoncavallo known in England than the setting of Puccini, but the music is very characterThe first of the composer of " Pagliacci." "Alexander's Rag-time Band," Record No. III 830. "His Voice" Master's II a pretty old-fashioned minuet, record contains No. 2 opens with and some charming love music. a most delightful waltz number, and an interesting leads to the great tenor air of dramatic movement This selection is calculated to make the opera. work. one wish to hear more of Leoncavallo's Speed, 1st 80; 2nd 81.) Published by Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew. ORCHESTRA. JOYCE'SFAMOUS Personally conducted Joyce, by Mr. Archibald England's Waltz King. justly proclaimed 12-inch Records, 5s. 6d. 0744 Mickey's Birthday-Two-step Joyce ESTIVE two-step of unflagging animation, the bandsmen the refrain at apsinging intervals breezy with effect. (Speed 81.)Published Fpropriate by Francis, Day & Hunter. Dreaming-Waltz 0742 Joyce Fno ULL-TONED record of Joyce's genial waltz " Dreaming," to which couples will find difficulty in setting their feet going. (Speed 81.)Published by AscherberY, Hopwood & Crew. II =Oman 2 The Policeman's Holiday," Record No. 0354, 3 " Everybody's doing it now," Record No. 04093. Master's "His 0356 Voice" Amina-Egyptian NEW Serenade Lincke of this taking and popular is which already on the catalogue. This is very: clear and of excellent tone, and the trio is played upon a chime of bells. (Speed 80.)Published record Aintermezzo, by Hawkes & Sen. 0357 A Southern Wedding (Part I.) Adolph Lotter 0358 A Southern Wedding (Part II.) Adolph Lotter UMOROUS fantasia, descriptive of a Coon's The first the wedding. record represents awakening on his wedding morn, and his setting out for the joyful ceremony, an amusin ing caricature March occurring of the Wedding The second includes this section. record an funny representation immensely of the marriage Hcoon being voice of the clergyman the notes the of the bassoon, bride by flute, bridethe the and of the The whole is full of the trombone. bells, castamusical effects, wedding nets, and contains some fresh negro melodies. (Speed 81.)Published ceremony, represented answers of groom by humorous the by by Hawkes & Son. 4 "Alexander's Rag-time Band," Record No. 830. 1iartaöý Madame KIRKBY LUNN (Contralto). 12-inch Record (Violet Label), 6s. 6d. Largo-" 03272 Rest" (Ombra Organ Played by Mr. Stanley mai Roper, Mr. Percy T del's HIS slow known English is full rich tones Lunn, in organ This inspirations, given, to the and is one air .r. ý' true Madame and is here as was by the composer, Kirkby Lunn. intended by the human fine exceptionally (Speed 81.) Lunn. the Published The Pitt. accompani- Handel's of by of Kirkby with orchestral ment. conducted Han- sung words and Orchestra air, as Largo, Handel fu) by J. organ H. voice ; in this case of Madame Larway Kirkby &'' Co. 5 Policeman's Holiday," Record No. 0354. "His Master's Mr. JOHN Voice" HARRISON (Tenor). 12-inch Record, 8s. 6d. 02383 The Distant Shore SONG Sullivan that embodies a dainty poetic fancy of the late Sir W. S. Gilbert, IAI of the message by the carried wind over the sea causing the fate of the lover to whom it Mr. Harrison is was sent. happier never Photo R--il John & Sonhe Harrison.He verse in singing a song of this description, and is here heard at his best. dramatic gives the than effect to :The wind tore over the waves Scattering ocean spray," and Sullivan's melodious " Be of good is given manner. in his (Speed strain- cheer, tasteful most 81.) Published dear heart," and convincing by Chappell &' Co. 6 "Everybody's doing it now," Record No. 04093. Mr. PERCY WHITEHEAD (Baritone). 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. 4-2203 G.C. Molly N E O Irish Mr. with Mr. Percy the of name Greene which Whitehead sings inimitable style. Plunket in his invariably songs associated own The woes of the lover of the heartless Molly Brannigan heartrending, are them so quaintly Tbyle HE following Records Percy Wbse have slready sdy been issued. 10-inch Records. 3s. 6d. G.C. 4-2191 I know G.C. 4-2192 G.C. 4-2198 G.C. 4-2200 Johneen. Eldorado. The Gentle Maiden. where Stanford famous the of Brannigan iII ' Percy Whitehead. yet he tells and humorously know whether cry. This the first water. song that we hardly to laugh is or to a gem (Speed of 80.) I'm going. "Alexander's Published 7 Rag-time Band," by Boosey cr' Record Co. No. 830. Master's ''His Voice Mr. THORPE BATES(Baritone). 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 4-2207 VERY A Because tasteful Mr. Frederick to a somewhat by Mr. given title, Bates with an excellent sense of The effect. climax of the Thorpe Bates. song- HARRY by Cowen, familiar Thorpe following Records by Mr. Thorpe Bates those are amongst already issued.12-inch Records. 5s. 6d. 02374 Cleansing Fires. 02357 The King's Minstrel. 02334 On the road to Mandalay. 10-inch Records, 3s. 6d. G.C. 4-2184 When bright eyes glance. G.C. 4-2147 The Admiral's Broom. (Speed 81.) its own story. Published byJoseph Williams. Mr. song THE " Do I take you as a gift God has given, And I love you." tells Cowen DEARTH (Bass). 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. Reuben 02384 RanzoEric Coates MOST sea whimsical song, all about sailors and tailors, the best sailor's yarn we have had for Mr. Harry many seasons. Dearth revels in absolutely its humours ; his rendering of Davy Jones' chorusHullo! ! Reuben ! Where have you bin ? " (Speed is simply irresistible. 81.)Published A by Boosey & Co. 8 The Policeman's Holiday," Record No. 0354. A new Record by a great Soprano from her latest triumphs. Miss ADA FORREST fresh (Soprano). 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. Nymphs Purcell and Shepherds ENRY PURCELL, Westonce organist of is England's Abbey, minster greatest composer, and this song is an example of the lightness and joy which belong to many of his in the Handelian Written somewhat compositions. the Saxon composer, style, Purcell, who preceded is, if anything, superior to Handel in his treatment of it. Miss Ada Forrest sings this with much spirit It is a capital performance and vocal charm. of (Speed 81.) Purcell's famous song. G.C. 3911 H Published by Novella &I Co. EDNA THORNTON Madame (Contralto). 12-inch Record, 6s. 6d. Douglas Gordon 03274 EDNA O R N T O N delivers Lawrence MADAME TH Kellie's popular song with considerable charm of narraThe tive. tale is full of interest, romantic and the lightness its telling of and the pathos of the ending will (Speed charm all listeners. 81.) Published by Metzler &' Co. Madame Edna Thornton. 9 " Everybody's doing it now," Record No. 04093. Master's "His Voice" Miss RUBY HELDER. 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. The Last Watch 03275 Pinsuti ISS RUBY M singing yýý4tenor of standard is in many songs t HELDER'S ways ý{a to male pattern ci .utreet Studios 1'horLo', Miss Ruby Heider. passion the of and the the female than ever voice is and fulness. method moreTHE of a true by Boosey & gaining are tenor. (Speed 81.),) Published Helder's entirely and voice, that Miss performance singer's it may be seen song, how Co. By of Pinsuti's this performance famous tenors. The unique in depth fire and extraordinary, unlike that of following Records by Miss Ruby Helder have already been issued. 10-inch Records, 3s. 6d. G.C. 3899 I'll sing thee of Araby G.C.7-53007 M'appari tutt' amor (" Marta ") 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. 03249 Mountain Lovers. I0 "Alexander's Rag-time Band," Record No. 830. )Ericrruineiirar VIOLIN. FRITZ KREISLER. 12-inch Record (Violet Label), 6s. 6d. Chanson 07964 ' Meditation R. Cottenet 'º HARMING morceau, in its harmonies, are which played with that perfection of finish and freshness which belongs to the art of Herr Cmodern The Kreisler. tone is here ing violin beauty exquisite, recording showat Published Fritz Kreialer. of its by G. very best. (Speed 81.) Schurmer.'CELLO. Mr. W. H. SQUIRE. 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 7885 Barcarolle Offenbach E C E NT performances of " Tales of Hoffmann " familiarised many barcarolle. with this haunting The 'cello by the rendering Rhave ý,ha,,,.. ;:,fi", " W. H. Squire. II " The Policeman's Holiday," Record No. . 0354. ` H i s Voice'' M a s t e r' s II is W. H. Squire, however, by its gifted level far above the ordinary at artistic treatment The dreamy is usually this which played. elegance of this performance makes it a particularly (Speed 80.) attractive one. Published by Hawkes & Son. PIANO. Miss IRENE SCHARRER. 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. flat f (a) Etude-G (b) Bees' Wedding 05532 Chopin Mendelssohn I S S I R E N E SCHARRER,one Mof the prominent lady pianists of the present d a y, brilliant shows technique and a charming lightness tone and colour in the Chopin etude, while "Bees' Wedding" is the given an and Miss Irene Scharrer. beauty of tone and exceptional, (Speed 81.)Published A dainty uncommonly sparkling piano performance. record and clearness should prove II of such is as this favourite. a by S hotl & Co. 12 " Everybody's doing it now," Record No. 04093. ºýttmorauý"Everybody's doing it now."Irving Berlin FROM THE TEARING, RAGING AND " EMPIRE REVUE." SUCCESSFUL 04093 by Mr. ROBERT HALE and Miss IDA CRISPI. 12-inch Record, 6s. 6d. ROBERT HALE, MR. for so long associated has Gaiety the with made taking Theatre, leading the roles in "Revue" the most successful Mr. Ida is record Robert Crispi, who alive such (Speed II West by Miss and are for this responsible famous Square. made Hale E they at ever presented Empire, Leicester This hit a sensational End Robert Hale. actually triumphant Hall, and number consequently at this it is is vivacity which with all that original feature of this class of song. a delightful 81.) II Published by Feldman & Co. '3 "Alexander's Rag-time Band," Record No. 830. ' His Master's Voice'" Mr. HARRY FRAGSON. 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d. G.C. 4-2201 T HE Paper enthusiasm first record, please," was Bag Cookery H. E. Pether with which Harry Fragson's " The Department, other received last month, showed the admirers of this most us that countless Halls Anglo-French original comedian on the find him delightful equally on the Gramophone. The Record issue is a topical this we month Fragsonesque, typically song consequently, very humorous delightful. You should certainly and it to the it, and adding make a point of hearing (Speed Humorous Section library. 81.) of your Published by Francis, Day "' Hunter. THE SEXTETTE. GRAND OPERA COMPANY. 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. 2-054024 Lucia di Lammermoor Donizetti from the Contract AMOUS sextette scene of this opera, in which the sensation caused by is marvellously Edgardo's appearance reflected in the moving strains of Donizetti's music. lead, a The soprano here gives a very effective blend being by the beautiful of tone secured chorus ; the tutti is excellent, and the impressive effect of this scene being largely caught in this (Speed 81.)Published re..urd. F by Boosey & Co. '4 "The Policeman's Holiday," Record No. 0354. New Celebrity Records CCrtcbrttp 3rrorboBATTISTINI. 12-inch Record (Yellow Label), 12s. 6d. 0 052321 ma charmante T would be difficult to say exactly in what the charm the chansonette conits lightness, sists ; perhaps its familiarity ; yet with such an example as " 0 ma charbefore " mante us we cannot in its unfail to recognise affected geniality an appeal which no other type of song The possesses. wonderful Iof versatility of Battistini is ex- in nothing emplified so. much in That this performance. as in the an artist who excels the portrayal of most exacting operatic scenas can adapt him- Battistini. self with such a grace to the requirements of this dainty little song, shows a singer who is a complete The short exclamatory master of his art. phrases of the verse are given with splendid verve, and with richest quality of voice, while the most catchy little waltz tune possible makes an irresistible forms the in chief point of interest refrain which This is rendered the song. with extreme delicacy of fire and exquisite and such a combination it would be indeed difficult to match. lightness II(Speed 80.)Published be, Ricordi &' Co. Master's His Voice' New Franz of the exponent the of Grand found which Records birth their respective countries. LEADING TENOR OF inPossessed full a robust PARIS OPERA HOUSE tenor voice,of ranging from THE THE an Contract Exclusive Limited, First 0 NE The with Gramophone his greatest many Operas Signs Celebrity hears so nowadays of often lower GodFranz Company and we will Germany, makes Records. France and t.zat only say Austria, each Irzly acclc;im ing "C" is the tenor of wearing the to great one top outstand- alone the lean " C," capable mantle de of Reske. 12-inch Records (Pink Label), 12s. 6d. 032238 Aida-" 0 Celeste Aida" rE tenor splendid solo from the first act of Verdi's Egyptian opera gives an excellent for fine the tenor opportunity voice of Signor Franz, is of brilliant which quality and ample compass. ý ' .=dp- _WM-ý .=.-- The soaring phrases given to the warrior Radames feeling are sung with impassioned on the full upper register of this accomplished singer, and is instinct with a sense of the whole performance (Speed 80.) power and dignity. Published by Leduc, Paris. 32239 `Carmen "-Air de la fleurBizet FHIS tenor exacting air is sung by the unfortunate Jose as he raws Carmen's from rose its bosom his and pleads It is given )assion for her. vith its fullest effect in the xceptional tenor voice of Signor Franz, a full comiand of the singer's striking pper register, and considerble force being of passion hown. (Speed 81.) Published by Cboudens. at the Royal Franz as "Romeo" Opera House, Covent Garden. Master's "His Madame Voice" SELMA KURZ. 12-inch Record (Red Label), 9s. 043180 Czardas "Die Fledermaus" Strauss (Nightbirds.) "FROM the waltz being the ° ..with the Lyric Dance. beginning slow movement, wild is followed by the quick The Friska," or dance proper. a voice of Selma brilliant music. at this solo is in the form of Hungarian Madame Selma Kurz.fullest stands opera of the Strauss, now writer, performed Theatre, r .which best scope itself by entirely The artist lavishes in in this Kurz finds air, which the sphere of vocal it her richest and upon in the slow introduction most dazzling notes, both and in the lively " Friska," with which it concludes, the result being a startling and original perform(Speed 80.) ance. Published by 8. Schott &' Sohne.Iý. H. Everybody's doing it now," Record of S. No. 65M 4j« 04093.