THE GRAMAPHONE.

Shannon News, 16 August 1929, Page 2

THE GRAMAPHONE.

Songs of the SeaTwo rollicking songs of the sea, "Cargoes," by the late Martin Shaw, whose work 13 now rightly becoming very popular and "Captain Harry Morgan," by another front-rank modern English composer, Granville Bantock, are sung with vigour and rhythm by Peter Dawson. These composers have caught up the spirit of the sea and her men, and Dawson, with his resonant voice, give 3 adequate expression £0 the music and the words. (H.M.V., 82834). Latest Sauce Records.

The following are a few selected dance records from the .latest H.M.V. SSUC: _«I Fell Head Oyer Heels in Love "—fox-trot, with vocal refrain, played by Johnny Hamp's Kentucky Serenaders, and. "Sweet Sue., Just You" —fox-trot, by Ambrose and His Orchestra; "Carolina Moon"—waltz, vocal refrain by Burt Lorin, by the Troubadours, and "When the World is at Rest''—foxtrot, with vocal refrain, by George Olsen and his music; "Jumping Jock"—fox-trot, and "Jack 4n the Box," by Zez Confrey and his erchestra; "Glad Ray Doll"—fox-trot, refrain by Bert Lorin, by. Nat Shilkret and his orchestra; "I'll Never Ask for More" —fox-trot, vocal refrain by Bob Borger, by George Olsen and his music; ',' Where is' the Song of Songs for Me" —waltz (theme song of motion picture "Lady of the Pavements"), vocal refrain by Joe Cassidy, by Johnny Hamp's Kentucky Serenades, and "Betty"—fox-trot (from motion picture, "Synthetic Sin"), with vocal refrain, by Nat Shilkret and his orchestra. » *•■ ' '

Brilliant Vocal Trio. One of the most vivid and tragic moments in Verdi, the finale of "La Forza del Destino," is realistically depicted by Giovanni Martinelli (tenor), Ezio Pinza (basso), and Rosa Ponselle (soprano). It is in two parts, and in the first we have outbursts of rage and fury of the two men and the anguish of the soprano. In the second there is a suave melody started by the bass and taken up by the other voices in turn, leading up to a strenuous climax. The ending is very tragic, and comes out well. Altogether these three artist 3 make it an exceptionally fine record. (H.M.V., D. 8.1202.) A 'Cello Gem. One of the gems in this month's list is the 'cello record by Lauri Kennedy. Mr Kennedy is clearly a finished player with an artistic sensitiveness, for his playing of Brahms'a lovely "Cradle Song," of Dvorak's dreamy "Songs My Mother Taught Me," and Popper's quite interesting and engaging "Hungarian Rhapsody,'' is all beautifully phrased and polished in execution. The recording of the 'cello and the piano is true to tone and beautiful tone it is. (H.M.V., C 1595). Beautiful Orchestral Playing.

Marek Weber and his orchestra have made a departure this month from the Viennese waltzes, and give a pot pourri from Puccini's opera, "La Tosca." The famous air, "Vissi d'arte," considered by many to be the most beautiful air in the repertoire of modern opera, is exquisitely played. Other pop; .ular pieces famous for their , lovely melody "Becohdita Armonia" and "Elucevan le stelle" are also included, and the tragic side of the music is not forgotten. The music, "La Tosca," with its contrast in moods, and remarkable delineation . pf character, is ideally suited for the construction of a pot pourri, and Weber has pieced the airs together with rare artistic insight. His orchestra has rare tonal balance and the beauty of the strings is a sheer joy. (H.M.V., C 1413). . *■