ROYALTY AS MUSICIANS.
Anyone anxious to form a royal concert party should apply to the leading nionarchs of Europe. A diplomat who is familiar with the fads of the crowned heads of Europe has given the following information to a correspondent of the "New York World":— Albert, King of tho Belgians, Unor, Ho knows Wagner by heart, and plays as well as he sings. Ferdinand, Tsar of the Bulgars, basso. He has a voice that appears to come out of the cellar.
Emperor William of Germany, baritone. He is very fond of solos and choruses; also likes pickles, which putan edge on his voice. King Victor Emmanuel of Italy carries the air, and is good ' at straightaway singing. Ex-Sultan Abdul Hainid of Turkey, accompanist. He plays tho organ with the grace and proficiency of a professor. King Alfonso of Spain, whistler, and can nil in between the acts. Also, he dances.
King George, of conductor. He was never known to sing a note, but U exoellent at handling a baton.
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1624, 16 December 1912, Page 8
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170ROYALTY AS MUSICIANS. Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1624, 16 December 1912, Page 8
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