New Recordings

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 30, 7 February 1930, Page 8

New Recordings

Galli-Curei singing in English. LL who listen-in during the afternoon sessions cannot fail to remark upon the recordings of the world’s greatest soprano, Amelita Galli-Curci. Usually these are in Italian, and can be appréciated by those who are musically inclined, and to whom the words matter little, but she has a few songs in English. Another delightful recording has been added to this category, "Lo, Here the Gentle Lark" (Bishop), and "Chanson Solveig" (‘Peer Gynt") (Grieg). H.M.V. DB1278. The words are as English as can be, and though the melody is in the Italian coloratura manner, it is English in spirit, too. Shakespeare wrote the words, and Sir Henry Bishop the music; and Amelita Galli-Curci, Italian to the core, sings it in English, in a style to make anyone stop and listen with delight. Those who appreciate vocal gems should endeavour to hear this record as it comes over the air, and judge for themselves whether or no. it deserves a place in the record album. "The Cocoanuts." (Git DECH, one of Columbia’s younger pianists, gives us his own private version of "When My Dreams Come True." It is doubtful whether the talking picture, "The Cocoanuts," made this such a success’ or whether the theme song made the picture. Probably the latter. Anyhow, together with "Old Timer’ theme song of the picture "‘Noah’s Ark" it will be found on Columbia 01687. Gladys Moncrieff. Australia’s glorious Gladys also sings "When My Dreams Come True." On the reverse is "Heart 0’ Mine" (Columbia 01688). "Smiling Irish Eyes" is another Gladys Moncrieff success, paired with "A Wee Bit of Love." (Columbia 01779). During her sojourn in Wellington, where she appeared in "Rio Rita;" Gladys Moncrieff broadcast from 2YA to the delight of all listeners. Several selections from "Rio Rita" are regularly broadcast from the YA stations.