HIS MASTER’S VOICE.

Shannon News, 8 November 1929, Page 2

HIS MASTER’S VOICE.

Lovely Melody.

The andante cantabile, from Tscliaikowsky’s Quartette in D, is one of the accepted favourites of string quartets, and for those about to delve into the beautiful realms of chamber music, here is an ideal start. While Tsehaikowsky sat, near an open window he heard a Russian workman singing beneath. Tin; lovdly folk-song haunted him till night, and next morning lie called the singer in and set the tune on paper, later giving it to the world to become “one. of the loveliest slow movements in all string quartet literature.” This move* ment is recorded by the Elman String Quartet, and the playing is marked by smoothness of tone. The balance is perfect. (H.M.V., DB1055).

Best Sellers. The following is a list of H.M.Y, best sellers, compiled from the latest return by retailers — “Blue Hawaii Waltz,” played by Hilo Hawaiian Orchestra. (EA574). , “Witness” sung by Paul Robeson (bass) and Lawrence Brown (tenor). 82727). ‘ ‘ Organ Prelude and Fugue ’ ’ (Bach. Lizst), played by Mischa. Levitzki (pianoforte). (D 1619). “Marche Lorraine,,” played by the Garde Republicaine Band. (82907).. “Caroline Moon,” played by Jess.* Crawford on the- Wurlitzer organ. (EA536.) “Louise,” sung by Maurice Chevalier. (EA542.) Vocal gems from the “Desert Song. (E 87.) “Toreador Song,” from “Carmen,” sung by Peter Dawson. (C 1400.) “Good Old Songs,” played by Jack Hylton and his Orchestra. (C 1592.) “The Breakaway” (fox-trot), played by Olsen’s Orchestra. (EA554.) “That’s You Baby” (fox-trot), played by Olsen’s Orchestra. (EA553.) \ For the Armistice Day Commemoration. In nice time for this year’s commemoration, we have received four discs on which are recorded the “Daily Express” Remembrance Festival at the Royal Albert Hall on November 11. 1928. These include: —

C1601—(a) Fanfare;- (b) National Anthem (entrance of Their Majesties the King aud Queen); (c) second fanfare, (d) pipers, March to the Trenches (community singing); (A Memory cf 1914-18); (a) “Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty”; (b) “There’s a Long, Long. Trail”; (c) ‘Tipperary”; (d) “Land of Hope and Glory.” Cl6O2 —An address by Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Jellicoe, G.C.8., 0.M., G.C. Y. 0., president of the British Legion. Funeral. March - (Chopin), massed bands; prayer offered by the Bishop of London.

01603—(a) “Lead, Kindly Light” (community singing); (b) anthem, “I Heard a Voice From Heaven.” (a) “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”; (b) address by the Deputy Chaplain-General to the Forces.

CIGO4 —“Abide With Me” (community singing), (a) Last Post; (b) Reveille; (c) National Anthem. The proceeds derived from the sale of these records will be devoted to the fund of the late Earl Haig’s British Legion. World’s Greatest Trio.

Casals, Cortot, and Tliibaud are three artists who do not require an introduction. Each occupies a very prominent place in the world of music. Duiing the last few years they have met once a year in Paris to give joint recitals, and about two years ago Schubert’s Trio in B Flat played by them was recorded in complete form. They have now released a little-known but most delightfully melodious and dainty trio in G Major by Haydn. The work is in three short movements which are notable for their captivating . charm and old-world grace. The poco adagio eantabile is particularly beautiful, and the last movement, rondo, based on a Hungarian folk dance, is irresistibly fascinating. The interpretation is masterful in its lightness and brilliance. (H.M.V., 8A895-6.)