New Recordings

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

New Recordings

A New Ketelbey Recording. ETELBEY’S new work, "In a Chinese Temple Garden,’ an Oriental phantasy, is offered by Columbia this month. It is played by the Ketelbey Orchestra, whose finely descriptive playing is well-known to gramophoneites, gives a beautiful and authoritative rendering, and the work should soon become as warm a favourite as the com-~ poser’s other works, such as "In a Monastery Garden." The composer’s own intention is happily conveyed by the well-balanced playing, and this with the soft, quaint chanting has secured the exactly right atmosphere. These compositions are frequently broadcast, and figured largely in the repertoire of the former 2YA orchestra. The record is also made on the H.M.V. by the’ Albert Hall Orchestra. "In a Persian: Market" is on the reverse. Selections from "Maritana." NEW vocal record likely to be highly popular is a selection of vocal gems from Wallace’s "Maritana." The artists are Clara Serena, Francis Russell, Dennis Noble, and Doris Vane, all well-known to gramophone lovers, with the support of a fine chorus, and orchestra. The numbers given include "Scenes That Are Brightest," "In Happy Moments," and "Let Me Like a Soldier Fall.’ And many other hits from the opera. (Columbia 06007.) Band Music. HE band of H.M. Coldstream Guards, universally recognised as one of the world’s best in "The Belle of New York" (Kerker), and "The Geisha" (Jones). H.M.V. C1708. . A magnificent full-toned record; selections from two of the grea musical comedies of all time-the evérpopular "Belle of New York" and "The ‘Geisha." This latter will be presented from 4YA on Monday, February 10, and the recording of "The Geisha" will open the programme. The full value of this record can be obtained only through an electrical (or re-en-trant) reproduction. , ----