GRAMOPHONE NOTES.

Shannon News, 29 January 1929, Page 2

GRAMOPHONE NOTES.

Gladys Moncrieff. (1) "Jeannine" (I Dream of Lilac Time); (2) "Was It A Dream?" Sung by Gladvs Moncriek, Soprano. Columbia 01300. _ To hear a Gladys Moncrieff record is to know at once why they call hers "the voice with the sunshine in it." Her lovely soprano has warmth and colour. It sparkles. In these two latest song-hits she is at her voiy best, and all'who'love good singing "should make a purchase of this record. L&yton and Johnston. .. '. (1) "That's My Weakness Now";\ (2) "Ramona." Sung by Lay ton and Johnstone. Columbia 01310. This must rank as one of the most successful records this famous American pair have, yet made. They have a distinctly novel and interesting- way of handling "That's My Weakness Now," while their treatment of "Ramona" is productive of some most delightful harmony. As ever, they are beautifully distinct. Ignaz Friedman. (1) "Mazurka" (Chopin); (2) "Butterfly Studv" (Chopin);, (3> "Black Keys Study" (Chopin). Pianoforte Solps by Ignaz Friedman. -Columbia 03619. The wonderful artistry of Friedman —a pianist with a universal i-eputa< lion for the excellence of his Chopin interpretations—is admirably reproduced in his latest record. AH three numbers arc played with the cleanness of touch and artistic phrasing for which the greatest artist is so renowned. The "Mazurka" is exceptionally welcome, for these idealised examples of the national Polish dances are often neglected in favour of the. waltzes and studies. A Pleasing Combination. (1) "Ave Maria" (Bach Gounod); (2) "On Wings of Song" (Mendelssohn)". Played by the J. H. Squire Celeste Octet. Columbia 02569. Few orchestras give a happier tone than the J. Hi. Squire Celeste/Octet. They have a rare sweetness and a fortunate knack of blending well together. Their latest record pairs two popular numbers in "Ave Maria" and "On Wings of Song." Two Tchaikowsky Songs.

(1) "Cradle SongI*' 1 *' (Tchaikovsky) (2) "None But the Weary Heart" (Tchaikowsky). Sung by Maria Kurenko, Soprano. Columbia 03576: Maria Kurenko sings two beautiful Tchaikowsky songs, the- Cradle Song (Weingenlied) being an early work of the composer, and whos<; soothing mejody is enhanced by a beautiful aecom panimont. "Nur. wer die Sehnsucht Kennt'' (Ye Who Have Yearned Alone") usually translated into Eng* lish a 3 "None But the Weary Heart" is tine of Tchaikowsky's best known songs, pervaded by a deep sorrow and yearning, typical of most of his works. Tin' Russian soprano sing's both songs with feeling, and is assisted in "None But the Weary Heart" by a 'cello obbligato.

New Dance Numbers. New H.M.V, dance numbers include: "Gbluen Gate" and "What a Wonderful Wedding That Will Be" (fox trot), played by Horace Heidi, and his orchestra; "The Waltz of Love," by Johnny Homp's Kentucky Serenaders, and "Anything to Make You Happy" (fox trot), by Eddie Hardness and his orchestra; "Fascinating Vamp" (foxtrot) by Nat Shilkret end his orchestra, and "Dancing Shawods" Paul Whiteman and his orchestra; "When the Robert E. Lee Comes to OWn" (fox trot), by Harry Reser's Banji Boys, and "Lonely Melody" (fox trot), adapted from a melody by Gruenfel by Paul Whiteman and his orchestra; "I'm Afraid of You" (fox trot) and "My Pet" (fox trot), by Paul Whiteman and his orchestra; "Molly Maloneß (waltz), by Nat Shilkret and his.-%rchestra, and "Beautiful" (fox trot)', by Jack Crawford and his orche3%i. In all but two numbers there iB a vocal refrain and all have clever* effects , and splendid dancing rhythm.

The Prince Speaks to the Empire. Speech by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, delivered on Armistice night, November 11th, 1927, and recorded at the Royal Albert Hall for Hi 3 Master'3 Voice.—R.B., 2628. This record will stand as a tribute to the tremendous popularity of the Prince. There were 10,000 people in the Royal Albert Hall. We hear the thunder of their welcome as the Prince steps on to the platform! And, carried away in their enthusiasm, turned into a mighty choir, bursting forth into the rousing song, "For He's a Jolly Good Fellowj." Roll after roll of cheers—-heart-stirring scenes—and above all, the spirit of remembrance. All this has been caugfit and preserved in thia most wonderful and inspiring record. The profits from the sale of this record will be devoted to the fund established by the late Field-Marshal Earl Haig for British ex-service men.