THE GRAMAPHONE.

Shannon News, 15 November 1929, Page 2

THE GRAMAPHONE.

COLUMBIA A Schumann Symphony.

The Opm: No. 120 ragged onto Schumann's Fourth Symphony, is misleading, for it is realij h'is second, and tin? number was given it a.'ter he made certain structural alterations. Put Schumann beside Beethoven and we find obvious structural weakness. But the comparison is hardly fair, and this r«eordin* bv Bruno Walter and the Mo-s-art Festival Orchostn. will do much to spread affection for the real Schumann. He allows his lovely melodies to flow into our minds with carefree happiness. The ordinary man who has no sympathy with "highbrow" music will revel in Schumann's lovely tunes, and the "high-brow" himself will forget Schumann's inadequate instrumentation in Walter's sensitive and poetic reading. No o)ie will cavil at this work from the point of recording. (Columbia 04244-47). Delightful Saxophone Solos.

Chester Hazlett—one of Paul White-, man's clever instrumentalists—enthrals with this delightful record, "To a Willi Rose" Valse Inspiration. He attains fresh heights in the soothing effects he applies to these two very musical tit-bits. We strongly recommend this a.j one of the best saxophone records extant. (Columbia No. 01627). Brilliant Band Music. The Garde Republicans Bar,d of France delight with their rendering of excerpts from "The Two Pigeons" ballet, and offer further proof of their undoubted executant skill. The "Two Pigeons" was written by the same composer as "Monsieur Beaucaire" and is altogether a very intriguing pieeo. (Columbia No*. 02924 and 02920). Beethoven's "A" Major Quartette. The Capet String Quartette are very happy in their treatment of this delightful example of Beethoven's earlier manner, and play with the fine musitianly skill one has learnt to expect from this ensemble. English Singers in "Otello" Duets. Harold Williams (Baritone) anl Francis Russell (Tenor) are heard to advantage in "I Lay with Cassio" and "Witness Yonder Marble Heaven," from Verdi's dramatic masterpiece. Both singers are happy throughout and blend perfectly, providing an inspiring and authoritative interpretation. (Columbia No. 02911).

Tine Operatic Singing—" Trio of wj. Masks" from "Turandot."

Nessi, Baraechi and Venturini display their undoubted talent in thw famous trio, from "Turandot," Puccini's dramatic masterpiece, the tvvo former having already won high praise tt the recent Oovent Garien season. A fine record. (Columbia No. 03651).

"Gae Bring to Me a Pint o' Wine" and "Sea-Fever."

Robert Burns roystcring song receives a sympathetic treatment from Roy Henderson, and prove? in no uncertain manner this artist's versatility, whilst •'Sea-Fever" is afforded just that strength of interpretation which this old favourite . demands. Both singing and recording are done in excellent style. (Columbia No.. 01636)'. '' Deep River'' and '' Serenade. '' Two popular items, rendered in fine style by the Musical Art Quartet who have previously shown decided skill in recording. -Such music as this has a peculiar charm in that it appeals to all tastes, and these splendid melodies are recorded With a delightful simplicity and understanding. (Columbia No. 01625). Splendid Organ Solos. Terence Casey handles the Wurlitzev organ With consummate ease and splendid skill in his rendering of "Devotion" and "Pleading," two items which are admirably suited to the instrument. There is an insistent d-3-martd for good organ music gfi&je popular kind, and this record j s an;, undoubted winner. (Columbia Nci 01633),

I Kiss Your Hand, Madame," and "Heartstrings."

These two popular songs are afforded an excellent rendition by Hubert Eisdell, the sweet-voiced English tenor, and should be assured a ready welcome. Hubert Eisdell certainly has a distinct flair for the lighter ballads. (Columbia No. 01616).

Welcome Re-recording of "The Mighty Deep ' and "The Stormfiend."

Norman All'in holds a very high place in the affection of music -lovers, and it is safe to say that he is easily England's leading bassol These re-record-ings of two great solos will finid many new admirers, sung as they are with all that wealth of expression so inseparable from Norman Allin's artistry. (Columbia No. 01637).

Clever Orchestral Items. Albert Sandler and his Orchestra have made an excellent record of "Las Lagarteranas," a lovely lilting tune that will soon become a favourite her?. " Raphaellito " is'a, pretty tango-like melody, and with the other item jnakes a 'delightful double'. (Columbia No. 01634. - .