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"His Master's Voice"

"His Mast er's Voice ý REDSMAY,

1912.

12-inch, 5s. 6d.; 10-inch, 3s. 6d.

cýi"rijrýti"ýý NEW SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

(Conducted by Mr. Landon Ronald.)

12-inch Record, 5s. 6d.

0734 Egmont OvertureBeethoven

ROM Beethoven's music to the Tragedy of Eg- Fmont,

by Goethe, first

produced in 1810. This is an

overture of splendid dignity

and tragic power. The record begins with the AllegroPhoto

Doer Street Studios movement, the passagesLandon

Ronald.

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IIconsisting of short chords, answered by the

wood-wind coming out most effectively.Wind.

Strings.ý_-p -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 M.-P N his. N bis.

The rendering of the conclusion is a most imaginative one, reproducing to the full its extraordinary and electric effect. (Speed 81.)

Published by Breitkopf &' Hdrtel.

MAYFAIR ORCHESTRA. 12-inch Records, 5s. 6d.

0740 " La Boheme" Fantasia (Part I.) Leoncavallo 0741 " La Boheme " Fantasia (Part II.) Leoncavallo

E " La Boheme " of Leoncavallo is less known in England than the setting of Puccini, but the music is very character-

istic of the composer of " Pagliacci." The first III

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record contains a pretty old-fashioned minuet, and some charming love music. No. 2 opens with a most delightful waltz number, and an interesting dramatic movement leads to the great tenor air of the opera. This selection is calculated to make one wish to hear more of Leoncavallo's work. Speed, 1st 80; 2nd 81.)

Published by Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew.

JOYCE'S FAMOUS ORCHESTRA. Personally conducted by Mr. Archibald Joyce, justly proclaimed

England's Waltz King.

12-inch Records, 5s. 6d.

0744 Mickey's Birthday-Two-step Joyce

ESTIVE two-step of unflagging animation, the bandsmen singing the refrain at ap- Fpropriate intervals with breezy effect.

(Speed 81.)Published

by Francis, Day & Hunter.

0742 Dreaming-Waltz Joyce

ULL-TONED record of Joyce's genial waltz " Dreaming," to which couples will find

Fno

difficulty in setting their feet going. (Speed 81.)Published

by AscherberY, Hopwood & Crew. II

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0356 Amina-Egyptian Serenade Lincke

NEW record of this taking and popular

Aintermezzo, which is already on the cata- logue. This is very: clear and of excellent tone, and the trio is played upon a chime of bells. (Speed 80.)Published

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

wedding. The first record represents the Hcoon awakening on his wedding morn, and

his setting out for the joyful ceremony, an amus- ing caricature of the Wedding March occurring in

this section. The second record includes an immensely funny representation of the marriage ceremony, the voice of the clergyman being

represented by the notes of the bassoon, the answers of the bride by the flute, and of the bride-

groom by the trombone. The whole is full of humorous musical effects, wedding bells, casta- nets, and contains some fresh negro melodies. (Speed 81.)Published

by Hawkes & Son.

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1iartaöý Madame KIRKBY LUNN (Contralto).

12-inch Record (Violet Label), 6s. 6d.

03272 Largo-" Rest" Handel (Ombra mai fu)

Organ Played by Mr. Stanley Roper, and Orchestra conducted by

Mr. Percy Pitt.

T HIS slow air,

known as Han-

del's Largo, is sung to

English words in the

full rich tones of Kirkby

Lunn, with organ and

orchestral accompani-

ment. This air is one .r. ý'

of Handel's true inspirations, and is here Madame Kirkby Lunn.

given, as was intended

by the composer, by the human voice ; in this case

the exceptionally fine organ of Madame Kirkby

Lunn. (Speed 81.)

Published by J. H. Larway &'' Co.

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Mr. JOHN HARRISON (Tenor). 12-inch Record, 8s. 6d.

02383 The Distant Shore Sullivan

SONG that embodies a IAI dainty poetic fancy of the

late Sir W. S. Gilbert,

of the message carried by the

wind over the sea causing the fate of the lover to whom it

was sent. Mr. Harrison is

never happier than in singing

a song of this description, and Photo R--il & Sonhe is here heard at his best. John Harrison.He

gives dramatic effect to

the verse :-

The wind tore over the waves Scattering ocean spray,"

and Sullivan's melodious strain-

" Be of good cheer, dear heart,"

is given in his most tasteful and convincing

manner. (Speed 81.)

Published by Chappell &' Co.

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Mr. PERCY WHITEHEAD (Baritone).


G.C. 4-2203 Molly Brannigan Stanford

O N E of the famous

Irish songs invariably

associated with the name of

Mr. Plunket Greene which iII

' Mr. Percy Whitehead sings in his own inimitable style. The woes of the lover of the

heartless Molly Brannigan

are heartrending, yet he tells Percy Whitehead.

them so quaintly and humorously that we hardly

know whether to laugh or to HE following Records Tbyle Percy Wbse

cry. This song is a gem of have slready sdy been issued. 10-inch Records. 3s. 6d. the first water. (Speed 80.)

G.C. 4-2191 I know where I'm going.

G.C. 4-2192 Johneen. G.C. 4-2198 Eldorado. Published by Boosey cr' Co.

G.C. 4-2200 The Gentle Maiden.

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''His Master's Voice

Mr. THORPE BATES(Baritone).


G.C. 4-2207 Because Cowen

A VERY tasteful song by

Mr. Frederick Cowen, to a somewhat familiar

title, given by Mr. Thorpe

THE following Records by Mr. Thorpe Bates

are amongst those 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.

Bates with an excellent sense of effect. The climax of the

Thorpe Bates. song-

" Do I take you as a gift God has given,

And I love you." tells its own story. (Speed 81.)

Published by Joseph Williams.

Mr. HARRY DEARTH (Bass). 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d.

02384 Reuben RanzoEric Coates

A MOST whimsical sea

song, all about sailors and tailors, the best

sailor's yarn we have had for many seasons. Mr. Harry Dearth absolutely revels in its humours ; his rendering of Davy Jones' chorus-

Hullo! ! Reuben ! Where have you bin ? "

is simply irresistible. (Speed 81.)Published

by Boosey & Co.

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A new Record by a great Soprano fresh from her latest triumphs.

Miss ADA FORREST (Soprano). 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d.

G.C. 3911 Nymphs and Shepherds Purcell

H ENRY PURCELL, once organist of West-

minster Abbey, is England's greatest composer, and this song is an example of

the lightness and joy which belong to many of his compositions. Written somewhat in the Handelian style, Purcell, who preceded the Saxon composer, is, if anything, superior to Handel in his treatment of it. Miss Ada Forrest sings this with much spirit and vocal charm. It is a capital performance of Purcell's famous song. (Speed 81.)

Published by Novella &I Co.

Madame EDNA THORNTON (Contralto).12-inch Record, 6s. 6d.

03274 Douglas Gordon

MADAME EDNA TH O R N T O N delivers Lawrence

Kellie's popular song with considerable charm of narra- tive. The tale is full of romantic interest, and the lightness of its telling and the pathos of the ending will charm all listeners. (Speed

81.)

Published by Metzler &' Co.

Madame Edna Thornton.

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Miss RUBY HELDER.


03275 The Last Watch Pinsuti

M ISS RUBY HELDER'S

singing of standard yýý4tenor

songs is in many ways t ý{a

pattern to male tenors. By

this performance of Pinsuti's

famous song, it may be seen

how Miss Helder's unique

voice is gaining in depth 1'horLo', ci .utreet Studios

Miss Ruby Heider. and fulness. The fire and

passion of the performance are extraordinary,

and the singer's method entirely unlike that of

the female voice, and moreTHE following Records by Miss Ruby Helder

than ever that of a true tenor. have already been issued.

10-inch Records, 3s. 6d.

,) G.C. 3899 I'll sing thee (Speed 81.) of Araby

G.C.7-53007 M'appari tutt' amor (" Marta ")

Published by Boosey & Co. 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d. 03249 Mountain Lovers.

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)Ericrruineiirar VIOLIN.

FRITZ KREISLER. 12-inch Record (Violet Label), 6s. 6d.

07964 Chanson Meditation ' 'º R. Cottenet

HARMING morceau,

Cmodern in its har- monies, which are played with that perfection of finish and freshness which belongs to the art of Herr Kreisler. The beauty of Fritz Kreialer.

tone is here exquisite, show- ing violin recording at its very best. (Speed 81.)

Published by G. Schurmer.'CELLO.

Mr. W. H. SQUIRE.


G.C. 7885 Barcarolle Offenbach

E C E NT performances of " Tales of Hoffmann " Rhave familiarised many

with this haunting barcarolle. �" ý,ha,,, .. ;: ,fi " , The 'cello rendering by the

W. H. Squire.

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artistic treatment far above the ordinary level at which this is usually played. The dreamy

elegance of this performance makes it a particularly attractive one. (Speed 80.)

Published by Hawkes & Son.

PIANO.

Miss IRENE SCHARRER. 12-inch Record, 5s. 6d.

05532 f (a) Etude-G flat Chopin

(b) Bees' Wedding Mendelssohn

I S S I R E N E SCHARRER,one Mof

the prominent lady pianists of the present d a y, shows brilliant

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technique and a charming lightness and tone colour in the Chopin etude, while the "Bees' Wedding" is given an uncommonly dainty

and sparkling performance. Miss Irene Scharrer. A piano record of such beauty of tone and clearness as this is

exceptional, and should prove a favourite. (Speed 81.)Published

by S hotl & Co.

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ºýttmorauý"Everybody's doing it now."Irving Berlin FROM THE TEARING, RAGING AND SUCCESSFUL " EMPIRE REVUE."

04093 by Mr. ROBERT HALE and Miss IDA CRISPI.


MR. ROBERT HALE,

for so long associated

with the Gaiety Theatre,

has made a sensational hit

taking the leading roles in

the most successful "Revue" E

ever presented at they

Empire, Leicester Square.

This record is made by

Mr. Robert Hale and Miss

Ida Crispi, who are actually Robert Hale.

responsible for this triumphant number at this

famous West End Hall, and consequently it is

alive with all that original vivacity which is

such a delightful feature of this class of song. (Speed 81.)

II Published by Feldman & Co.

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' His Master's Voice'"

Mr. HARRY FRAGSON. 10-inch Record, 3s. 6d.

G.C. 4-2201 Paper Bag Cookery H. E. Pether

T HE enthusiasm with which Harry Fragson's

first record, " The other Department, please," was received last month, showed

us that the countless admirers of this most original Anglo-French comedian on the Halls find him equally delightful on the Gramophone. The Record we issue this month is a topical song typically Fragsonesque, consequently, very humorous and delightful. You should certainly make a point of hearing it, and adding it to the Humorous Section of your library. (Speed 81.)

Published by Francis, Day "' Hunter.

SEXTETTE. THE GRAND OPERA COMPANY.


2-054024 Lucia di Lammermoor Donizetti

F AMOUS sextette from the Contract scene of

this opera, in which the sensation caused by Edgardo's appearance is marvellously re-

flected in the moving strains of Donizetti's music. The soprano here gives a very effective lead, a beautiful blend of tone being secured by the chorus ; the tutti is excellent, and the impressive

effect of this scene being largely caught in this re..urd. (Speed 81.)Published

by Boosey & Co.

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New Celebrity Records

CCrtcbrttp 3rrorbo- BATTISTINI.

12-inch Record (Yellow Label), 12s. 6d. 052321 0 ma charmante

T would be difficult to say exactly in what the charm Iof the chansonette con-

sists ; perhaps its lightness, its familiarity ; yet with such an example as " 0 ma charmante " before us we cannot fail to recognise in its un- affected geniality an appeal which no other type of song possesses. The wonderful versatility of Battistini is ex- emplified in nothing so. much as in this performance. That an artist who excels in the portrayal of the 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 master of his art. The short exclamatory 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 refrain which forms the chief point of interest in the song. This is rendered with extreme delicacy and such a combination of fire and exquisite lightness it would be indeed difficult to match. II(Speed 80.)Published

be, Ricordi &' Co.

His Master's Voice' New Celebrity Records

THE LEADING TENOR OF THE PARIS OPERA HOUSE Signs an Exclusive NE hears so often Contract with The

0

nowadays of God-

Gramophone Company Limited, and makes

we will only say t.zat

Germany, Austria, Irzly

his First Records. and France each acclc;im

12-inch Records (Pink Label), 12s. 6d.

032238 Aida-" 0 Celeste Aida"

rE splendid tenor solo from the first act of Verdi's Egyptian opera gives an excellent opportunity for the fine tenor voice of

Signor Franz, which is of brilliant quality and ample compass.

The soaring phrases given to the warrior Radames are sung with impassioned feeling on the full upper register of this accomplished singer, and the whole performance is instinct with a sense of power and dignity. (Speed 80.)

Published by Leduc, Paris.

Franz the greatest exponent

of many of the Grand

Operas which found birth

in their respective countries.

Possessed of a full robust

tenor voice, ranging from

lower "C" to top " C,"

Franz is the one outstand- ing tenor alone capable

of wearing the mantle of the great lean de Reske.

32239 `Carmen "-Air de la fleurBizet

FHIS exacting tenor air is sung by the un- fortunate Jose as he

raws Carmen's rose from its bosom and pleads his )assion for her. It is given vith its fullest effect in the xceptional tenor voice of Signor Franz, a full com- iand of the singer's striking pper register, and consider- ble force of passion being hown. (Speed 81.)

Published by Cboudens. Franz as "Romeo" at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

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Madame SELMA KURZ. 12-inch Record (Red Label), 9s.

043180 Czardas "Die Fledermaus" Strauss (Nightbirds.)

"FROM

the best opera of the

waltz writer, Strauss, now being performed at the Lyric

Theatre, this solo is in the form of

the Hungarian Dance. beginning

° ..with a wild slow movement, r .which

is followed by the quick Friska," or dance proper. The

brilliant voice of Selma Kurz finds Madame Selma Kurz.fullest

scope in this air, which

stands entirely by itself in the sphere of vocal

music. The artist lavishes upon it her richest and

most dazzling notes, both in the slow introduction

and in the lively " Friska," with which it concludes,

the result being a startling and original perform-

ance. (Speed 80.)

Published by 8. Schott &' Sohne.Iý.

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