Celebrities

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 31, 14 February 1930, Page 32

Celebrities

Peter Dawson "THERE is, perhaps, no better performing artist than Peter Dawson, the fine bass-baritone who sings for the H.M.V. He has made a number of records greater than that of any other artist, and he is still making them. They are all welcomed and absorbed by the musiclovers the world over. Dawson has the rare gift of being able to impart character and atmosphere into practically every kind of song within the range of his voice, whether it be grand opera, ballad or lyric. His voice is extremely flexible, and because of this he is able to give tone and colour to every note. He never forgets that in singing ballads he is also telling a story, and the listener never loses a word. This alone is a rare accomplishment of a recording artist. He was brought to prominence in the old recordings, but in the new electrical methods of recording and reproduction all the fine qualities of his voice are brought out. Every word is a recreation of the original performance. Among his wide repertoire of recordings are the following that should appeal widely. These have all gone over the air, and will probably do so again in the near future, so listeners should look for a musical treat when any of these are announced :-"Drake’s Drum," "Bedouin Love Song," "When the Ser-geant-Major’s on Parade," "O Star of ve," "Floral Dance," "Song of the Volga Boatmen," the Toreador’s Song from Carmen (frequently broadcast), and "The Boys of the Old Brigade." New recordings by electric methods, better even than the former recordings, are "Bedouin Love Song," "The Bandolero," "Star of East," and "The Garden of Allah." ‘These may be obtained from any music house, but be certain to specify "electrical recording."