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THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL ORCHESTRA

conducted 6y LANDON RONALD

12-inch record 7s.

2-0837 Capriccio Italien, Op. 45, Part 1. 7chaikovsky

A N interesting glimpse of Tchaikovsky composing this brilliant and genial Capriccio Italien is to be found in his letters. He had

come from the Russian winter to Florence, where the Southern

spring was already stirring. Opposite his rooms in the lovely city on the Arno was a cavalry barracks from which the bugle calls suggested the fanfares with which the piece begins. Down in the streets the gay Florentine crowd and its animation stamped upon the composer's mind

a picture which inspired him to depict the scene in music. The

opening phrases for trumpet recall the military pageant, then comes a

vivacious movement, the lively saltarello rhythm of which evidently

represents the throng in the streets of the famous city, while the melody which follows is in the style of a popular folk-song. From these ideas, and with masterly instrumentation, the composer has woven a

work of which the Albert Hall Orchestra, under Landon Ronald,

has made a wonderful record. It is, indeed, one of the finest

orchestral numbers we have ever issued. (Speed 79)

NEW QUEEN'S HALL LIGHT ORCHESTRA (Proprietors-Messrs. Chappell & Co, Ltd.)

conducted by Mr. ALICK MACLEAN12-inch double-sided record 7s.

Orphee aux Enfers-Overture Offenbach Published by Lafleur & Sons.

1 "Miniature Suite," No. III (Scene du hal) Eric Coates Published by Boosey & Co.

T RUE to its reputation the Queen's Hall Light Orchestra has

produced yet another superb record of delicious sparkling music, played with all the artistic perfection of tone, technique

and expression for which this famous body of players is so noted. The Offenbach overture, from one of the most delightful of his light operas- the successful revival of which, a few years ago at His Majesty's, will be remembered---is full of gay melody and piquant rhythm. In its dash and swing the music is typical of the genius of one of the greatest comic-opera composers the world has ever known. The charming little piece by Eric Coates, one of the cleverest young English

composers (himself the leading viola player of the orchestra, and therefore actually taking a prominent part in the recording of his own music), is equally taking. The lively introduction, to which succeeds a graceful waltz melody, and then a dainty measure, in thirds, all suggest cleverly the brilliance and gaiety of the ball-room. (Speeds 79)

ENRICO CARUSO

with orchestral accompaniment 10-inch record 8s.

7-52092 0 sole mio (My sunshine) (Neapolitan Folk-Song)di Capira

C ARUSO in a Neapolitan folk-song-what more delightful record

could the music-lover desire ? For the great operatic tenor sings these popular ballads of his own country--he is a

Neapolitan, of course-with inimitable charm. He realizes perfectly their quaint sentiment and gives to them a miniature dramatic expression that is quite wonderful, while, needless to say, lie sings the music with gorgeous beauty of tone. This record, too, is of a world-famous Neapolitan tune, " O sole mio," a song of life under the Southern sun. Many will recall the melody, especially as it has been used as a waltz in our ball-rooms, but to realize all its beauty you must hear the Caruso record. (Speed 79)

CARUSO RECORDS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED

7-52080 Luna d'Estate (Summer Moon) Toste 2-032022 Noel (Christmas Hymn) Adolphe Adani 2-052108 Tiempo Antico (Olden times! Caruso

ROBERT RADFORD (bass)

with orchestral accompaniment conducted by Mr. PERCY PITT

12-inch record 7s.

02804 Ah I My pretty brace of fellows (" II Seraglio ")Mozart

ONE of the most successful of the Beecham operatic productions has been Mozart's " Il Seraglio," the immortal melodies and amusing comedy of which have delighted thousands all aver

the country recently. The comic figure of the Pasha's servant, Osmin (which Mr. Radford plays so capitally), is heard, in this charming air,

gloating over the fate he has in store for the hero and his servant, who are endeavouring to rescue the Pasha's fair captive, beloved of the hero. The merry melody, with its many sly touches of humour, of which Mozart was such a master, and the sparkling accompaniment make the

song quite irresistible, while Mr. Radford sings it with immense spirit. It is, indeed, one of the finest records the popular English basso has

ever produced. (Speed 79)

KIRKBY LUNN (contralto) with pianoforte accompaniment

played by Mr. PERCY PITT 10-inch record 5s.

2-3311 Now sleeps the crimson petal Quiltea Published by Boosey & Co.

A VERY beautiful example of a modern English song is this exquisite setting of Tennyson's familiar poem, by one of our most gifted native composers. It has found a place in the

repertoire of most singers, for the softly sensuous melody suggests so perfectly the ecstasy of the magic hour the poet describes in his wonderful love-song. Mme. Kirkby Lunn has made a fine record of the song, singing it with beauty of tone and fervour of expression, the artistic accompaniment by Mr. Percy Pitt adding greatly to the effect.(Speed

79)

BEN MILLETT (alto vocalist) Soloist : Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street.

(With choir and organ) 12-inch record 6s.

02805 Adore Te Devote Rer. F..1!. de Zuhreta Published by Cary & Co.

H ERE is a fine record of church music by the well-known priest- composer, Father de Zulueta. The lovely solo with which it commences is sung with devotional tone and fervour by Mr.

Ben Millett, the alto soloist of the choir at the famous Farm Street Catholic Church. The choir itself joins in later, with grandiose effect, the music swelling out to a majestic poean of praise. (Speed 79)

INSTRUMENTAL TRIO

MARK HAMBOURG, MARJORIE HAYWARD and C. WARWICK EVANS

12-inch record 7s.

08067 Theme and Variations from Trio in A minor, Op. 50, Part I Tchaikovsky

T HE magnificent A minor Trio by Tchaikovsky, in which the three instruments-piano, violin, 'cello-are combined with such masterly effect was dedicated by the composer, " to the

memory of a great artist," and intended as a musical tribute to his friend

and teacher, Nicholas Rubinstein. This act of homage inspired Tchaikovsky to produce a work of the greatest beauty and one remark. able for its technical cleverness. The glorious theme and variations here

recorded form the second movement of the Trio. The exquisite melody

which the piano announces is said to be a reminiscence of a happy day

spent by Tchaikovsky with his friend. Its serenity and beauty are enhanced by its repetition on the violin. Then begin some brilliant

variations, one of which, for the 'cello, is particularly beautiful. Finally, piano and violin join together in repeating the theme. A won- derful performance of the music has been recorded, with Mark Hambourg

at the piano, Marjorie Hayward the violinist and Warwick Evans as 'cellist, these fine artists producing a singularly perfect ensemble.(Speed

79)

MARIE HALL (violin) with pianoforte accompaniment

12-inch record 6s.

2-07956 Iota Arogonesa

A NEW record by such a perfect player as Marie Hall is always sure of a welcome. Her remarkable technique and delicate beauty of tone are quite at their best in this picturesque piece by

Sarasate. In the " Jota Arogonesa" the composer has created, from a popular dance of his native Spain, music that is fascinating alike in melody and rhythm, and admirable for a display of violin virtuosity. Marie Hall, one need scarcely say, makes light of its technical difficulties and plays the piece with the utmost spirit. (Speed 79)

DE GROOT (violin)

with pianoforte accompaniment played by Mr. PERCY KAHN

10-inch double-sided record 3s. 6d.

" Roi d'Ys "-Aubade Published by Heugel & Co., Paris

Minuet Beethoven

T HE popular conductor of the Piccadilly Orchestra shows himself as a remarkably fine violinist in these two delightful records. The little piece by Lalo, so charming and graceful, is played

with rich tone and finish of phrase. Of the Beethoven minuet, too, de Groot gives a most artistic performance. (Speed 79)

LIGHT OPERA PROGRAMMES

"THE MIKADO" (Gilbert and Sullivan)Concert Performance

" MERRIE ENGLAND" (Edward German)Concert Performance

I Overture

2 Selection

3 Duet

4 Intermezzo

5 Song

6 Selection

7 Selection

A MISCELLANEOUS SELECTION

"Zxmpa"

ROYAL ALBERT HALL ORCHESTRA

" Les Cloches de Comeville"

COLDSTREAM GUARDS BAND

Swing Song (" Veronique ")

CARMEN HILL and MARCUS THOMSON

Barcarolle ("Hoffmann") METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA

Waltz Song ("Toni Jones")

RUTH VINCENT

" La Fille de Madame Angot "

COLDSTREAM GUARDS BAND

Dorothy "

LIGHT OPERA COMPANY

Herold

PlanquelleMessergerOffenbach

Ed. GermanLecocqCellier

IN no country is the taste for light opera more widespread than in Britain. One may say that light opera is to us what lyric opera is to Italy-it is the form of theatre music which seems to appeal

most generally to the national taste and temperament. If we consider musical comedy as a somewhat humble form of light opera, then one may say that the latter holds our stage very largely.

I do not mean to imply that grand opera is not appreciated or understood in this country ; on the contrary, there is a very large and growing public for it. But light operatic pieces seem peculiarly suited to the average British taste. Perhaps it is because the self-conscious- ness of our national character finds the frank comedy of light opera more in keeping with the conventions and unrealities of the stage, whereas grand opera puts a greater strain upon those dramatic

artificialities.

Moreover, light opera comes as a welcome relief from the mental strain of life that the war brought about. Sparkling melodies and light-hearted lyrics are a real tonic which can make us more ready to face sterner things.

The lover of light opera has a big field to choose from when it

comes to gramophone records. There are not only the pieces at present popular, such as " The Lilac Domino," but the beautiful

works of past generations, which, when revived from time to time nowadays, delight us as much as they did our fathers. First and fore-

most is the glorious French school-Offenbach, with his incomparable

series of oßera-boufle, Auber, Audran, Lecocq, Planquette, Messager,

and others. Then our own exquisite works, headed by the peerless Sullivan, to whom a worthy successor is Edward German, while such composers as Sidney Jones, Howard Talbot and Lionel Monckton have given us many charming pieces of a light character. The list of "His Master's Voice" light-opera records is so extensive that it is only possible to mention a few typical examples, which are given in the programmes printed on the opposite page. Realizing the popularity of light opera, the experiment-already very successful-has been made of issuing, in record form, complete operas, two delightful examples of which are mentioned. HENRY COATES.

CARMEN HILL (mezzo-soprano)

with pianoforte accompaniment

10-inch record 4s.

2-3312 'Tis the hour of farewell Lehmann

Published by Chappell & Co.. Ltd.

ERNEST BUTCHER (baritone)

with pianoforte accompaniment

10-inch record 4s.

5-2007 Little Bridget Flynn arr. by M. French

PHYLLIS LETT (contralto)

with organ (E. STANLEY ROPER) and pianoforte

10-inch record 4s.

2-3313 Ships that pass in the night StephensonPublished by Boosey & Co.

HUBERT EISDELL (tenor)

with pianoforte accompaniment

10-inch double-sided record 3s. 6d.

A lesson in love Kitty Parker Published by Cary t Co.

As a star Published by Augener, Ltd.

WARNING As under the Copyright Act 1911 copyright subsists in Gramophone Records proceedings

under such Act may be taken against anyone infringing the Com- pany s copyright therein.THE

GRAMOPHONE CO LTD HAYES MIDDLESEX

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11,NEW BALLAD RECORDS

A SPLENDID record by Carmen Hill is among this month's

ballads. The popular mezzo-soprano has chosen a very

effective number of the late Liza Lehmann. It is a very exquisite

love-song, the words of which are of tender sentiment, and the

music, which matches them perfectly, in the style of an old folk-song.

Most melodious are its phrases, and beautifully sung by the artist.

A quaint, old traditional tune, splendidly recorded by Mr. Ernest

Butcher, may next claim our attention. " Little Bridget Flynn " is

a dainty ditty of a love-lorn youth, graceful and charming in the

melody to which the words are set, and very attractively sung by

this popular artist, who has made a speciality of old folk-tunes, which

he sings most sympathetically.

A record by Miss Phyllis Lett shows off the well-known contralto's

beautiful voice perfectly. The song, with its fanciful theme, has a

broad, stately melody of a type ideally suited to the singer's rich,

smooth tones. The striking close, in which Miss Lett's low notes

are heard with telling effect, should be particularly noted.

The two songs recorded by Hubert Eisdell are well contrasted in

style, and both exceedingly effective as sung by the popular tenor,

who is such an accomplished ballad-singer. "As a Star" is deep

in feeling, while "A lesson in love" is bright and piquant. Both

are very melodious and vocally attractive. (Speed 79)

Lauder has a smile for the munitionettes

HARRY LAUDER

with orchestral accompaniment 12-inch record 6s.

02806 When I was twenty-one Lauder

H ERE is another splendid Lauder record to add to the unique series which the great Scottish comedian has already given to the world. The song in which he is heard has all that large-

hearted humour and genial philosophy that have made him so

universally popular. How delightful is this little story, set to a lively

tune of the kind one knows so well, of the old man's reminiscences of his youth. The " patter " in between the verses of the song is delicious in its deft portraits of the old man wheezing and coughing, but still cheery, as he thinks of his gay past. Such a record is a real tonic, a sure cure for the blues. (Speed 79)

COURTLAND and JEFFERIES

with orchestral accompaniment 10-inch double-sided records 3s. 6d.

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( It'll be nice to get back home again Cuutkbert Clarke Published by the Newman Publishing Co.

Stick around for the New Jazz Band Tzuabrid,e Published by the Star Music Publishing Co.

I VShKOSh rveston cT e.ee

B 993J Published by Francis. Day & Hunter

My Tennereee_ is that vnu calling inMv Tennereee_ is that vnu calling me ? Bennett ScottL Published by the Star Music Publishing Co

A SELECTION of popular songs are here recorded in capital style. The popular soldier-song, " It'll be nice to get back home

again," has a sentiment that is especially appropriate just now,

and a catchy tune to which to be " merry and bright again." The

Jazz Band " song gives us some weird orchestral effects, describing

" rags in any old key,'' a most amusing number. " Oshkosh " is

a melodious Hawaiian, as is also the American home song, 11 I'Vly Tennessee." (Speeds 79)

THE GRESHAM SINGERS unaccompanied

10-inch record 4s.

3-4023 When for the world's repose Lord lllornington

T HE perfect ensemble of this popular vocal quartet is displayed to the best advantage in a fine old piece of English music, rich in

harmonic effects. It shows off the voices admirably, and is

beautifully sung by the Gresham Singers. (Speed 79)

AN HISTORICAL RECORD which should be in every home

GAS SHELL BOMBARDMENT 12-inch record 6s.

09308 Actual recording of the Gas Shell Bombardment by The Royal Garrison Artillery (9th October, 1918), preparatory to the British Troops entering Lille

The profits derived from the sale of this record will be entirely devoted to

THE KING'S FUND FOR THE DISABLED

THE GAIETY THEATRE ORCHESTRA

conducted by Mr. ARTHUR WOOD 10-inch double-sided record 3s. 6d.

Medley Two-Step (" Going Up ") L. A. Hirsch B 988 (a) I'll bet you. (6) The touch of a woman's hand

(" Going up ") L..4. Hirsch Published by B. Feldman & Co.

McKEE'S ORCHESTRA 12-inch double-sided record 5s. 6d.

Riverside Bells Waltz

SAVOY QUARTET 10-inch double-sided record 3s. 6d.

f I'm all bound 'round with the Mason Dixie Line

- ,,,, I Published by B. Feldman & Co. Schwartz

METROPOLITAN DANCE BAND Have a heart-Medley Fox Trot

VESS OSSMAN'S BANJO ORCHESTRA 12-inch double-sided record 5s. 6d.

Merry Whirl-One Step Lenzbeyg

McKEE'S ORCHESTRA Youth and Beauty Waltz McKee

The Darktown Strutters' Ball (A Jazz Melody) Brooks Pubhahed by the Herman Darewski Music Publishing Co.

S OME very taking dance music is a feature of the light orchestral records this month. Two very melodious waltzes first must be mentioned, " Youth and Beauty," a very captivating tune for

dancing, a remark which applies equally well to the Riverside Bells," with its picturesque bell effect. Both are excellently recorded by McKee's well-known New York Orchestra, while the Metropolitan Dance Band supplies a merry Fox-trot, very catchy in tune and rhythm. A lively one-step for banjo orchestra is a very pleasing novelty in records, and the medley two-step from the Gaiety success " Going Up," recorded by the Gaiety Orchestra, is one of the best of the dance numbers. This fine theatre orchestra also gives us another selection from the piece in excellent style. Finally, the popular Savoy quartet of banjoists have recorded two bright pieces, in each giving their characteristic orchestral and vocal effects. (Speeds 79)

NEW RECORDS OF SCOTTISH SONGS12-inch record 6s.

02781 We all go hame the same way Harry Lauder

10-inch record 4s. 4-2990 Border Ballad Fraser Gange

10-inch double-aided records 3s. 6d.

B 969{ My in wee house Hugh Friel Ae fond kiss Hugh Friel

B 9701 Mary Hugh Friel ( The Scottish emigrant's farewell Hugh Friel

B971{Afton Water Jenny Black Lochnagar Jenny Black

B 972 0, sing to me the auld Scotch songs jenny Black { Jock o' Hazeldean Jenny Black

jjj The boatman (Fear ä Bhata) (sung in Gaelic) Phemie Marquis B 973{ Hebridean sea rievers' song (Na Reubairean) (sung in Gaelic)

l Phemie Marquis r The land of the mountains (An teid thu learn abighinn og) (sung in Gaelic)

B 974 J Phemie Marquis ýA fairy's love song (Tha mi sgith) (sung in Gaelic) Phemie Marquis B 975{The nameless lassie Alexander Macgreggor

There's a wee bit land Alexander Macgreggor B 976 1 Rolling home to Bonnie Scotland Alexander Macgreggor

I Mary Morrison Alexander Macgreggor J Castles in the air jean Cross B 977 I Rothesay Bay Jean Cross f Psalm i r8, verses i and 2 (" Kilmarnock (sung in Gaelic)

B 978{ Roderick Macleod and Chorus l Psalm ro3, verses i and 2 (" Coleshill ") (sung in Gaelic)

Roderick Macleod and Chorus (Psalm 34, verses r and 2 (" St. David ") (sung in Gaelic)

B 979. Roderick Macleod and Chorus l Stornoway (Paraphrase r8, verse 4) (sung in Gaelic)Roderick

Macleod and Chorus (Cock o' the North

Hielan' Laddie D. Smith (bagpipes) assisted by Corporal White

e B980{ Pipe-Major D. Smith (bagpipes) assisted by Corporal White

Miss Drummond o Perth (Highland fling) Pipe-Major D. Smith (bagpipes) assisted by Corporal White

Reel of Tulloch (Reel) Pipe-Major D. Smith (bagpipes) assisted by Corporal White

12-inch double-aided records 5s. 6d. "As you were." Selection I. containing : Helen ofTroy-I didn't arf

C8741 larf-If you could care-Old man Adam The Mayfair Orchestra As you were." Selection II. containing : Potsdam-Fritz-Live for

all you're worth-The aeroplane walk The Mayfair Orchestra

10-inch double-aided records 3s. 6d.

B 988 f Back to Blighty Eric Courtland and Walter Tefferies LI'm the Great Big Pot of Potsdam Eric Courtland and Walter Jefferies

B 987 f What ho ! Mr. Watteau (with chorus) Blanche Dare ( If you could care Eric Courtland

As you Were" is published by The Herman Darewski Alusic Publishing Company

2-052090 Credo (" Oiello ")12-inch record 12s. 6d.

03619 f (a) Oh, tell me. nightingale I (6) Good morning. brother Sumhine

03620 Hush d is my lute 03621 In the silent night 03622 Annie Laurie

2-0834 Slav March. Op.

12-inch records 7s.

Olga Haley ('lga Haley Olga Haley Olga Haley Olga Haley

The Royal Albert Hall Orchestra

10-inch and 12-inch records 6s.

8195 Quartet in E flat-Allegro (Finale) Elman String Quartet 03627 The Children's Home Edna Thornton 03628 I am only seven Margaret Cooper 07897 Gigue in C majo, (unaccompanied) Beatrice Harrison

12-inch double-sided records 5s. 6d.

C 870J"Aida "-Selection I The Band of H.M. Coldstream Guards l "Aida "-Selection I1 The Band of H.M. Coldstream Guards

C 871 f Songs my mother used to sing Violet Essex Three wonderful letters from home Violet Essex The hellringer Harry Talbot C 872

. A farmer's boy (Old English song) Harry Talbot

C 873 Adagio Religioso from 4th Concern` Mary Law Fantaisie on Scene de Ballet, Op. no Mary Law

10-inch records 5s. 2-3295 Song of love aed June Olga Haley 2-3308 Waiata Poi (A Maori love song) Rosina Buckman

10-inch records 4s. 2-572 Intermezzo (" Monica 's Blue Boy ") The Symphony Orchestra

2-3309 A little twilight song Alice Wilna 5-2003 To Mary Fraser Gange 3-4015 Weep ye no more, sad fountains Carmen Hill and Marcus Thomson

5334 Humoreske Mark Hambourg

10-inch double-sided records 3s. 6d.

B 981 { Marche Russe The Band of H.M. Coldstrestn Guards Lorraine (March \faiestic) The Opal Military Band

8982 The tickle toe (" Going Up!') De Groot and the Piccadilly Orchestra The Apache Rag (" Tails Up ! ") De Groot and the Piccadilly Orchestra

B 983 J Bread ! Bread ! Bread ! Jay Laurier 1 Why is Cecil selling sea shells? Jay Laurier (Give me a little cosy corner

B984 Louise Leigh, Eric Courtland and Walter Jel%ries `Indianapolis Courtland and Jefferies

B 985 J Some Sunday morning Savoy Quartet !Indian Rag Savoy Quartet