The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1909)

Edison Phonograph Monthly, April, 1909 21 143 Peer Gynt Suite ) m ? "A ' D th" I Edison Concert Band 144 Peer Gynt Suite { JJ£ | ^^^Tthe Mountain King» } Edison Concert Band This suite is the best known of the numerous works of Edward Hagerup Grieg, the celebrated Norwegian composer. The subjects are taken from the dramatic poem, "Peer Gynt," by Henrik Ibsen. "The Morning" is of a pastoral character and exquisitely portrays the tranquility and quietude of the break of day. "Ase's Death" describes the overwhelming grief of Peer Gynt at the death of his mother. "Anitra's Dance" is a dreamy mazurka movement, picturing Anitra, the daughter of a Bedouin chief, in her graceful and languorous dancing, by which she fascinates Peer Gynt, who has fallen in love with her. "In the Hall of a Mountain King" expresses in mystic and wierd strains the departure of Peer Gynt from the hall of the mountain king in the pursuit of the goblins. Publisher, Carl Fischer, New York. *145 The Longest Way 'Round is the Sweetest Way Home Will Oakland What fond lover will fail to recognize as the truth the title of this sentimental composition? Is not the longest way all too short to him? In this composition he frankly confesses before the wedding that it is the sweetest. A year after the marriage she asks that, for old times' sake, they again take the long way, and gives the same reason for her preference. Orchestra accompaniment. Music, Kerry Mills, who also wrote "When You Love Her and She Loves You" (our Record No. 9778) and "Red Wing" (our Record No. 9622); music, Ren Shields; publisher, F. A. Mills, New York. 146 Wedding March — "Midsummer Night's Dream" American Symphony Orchestra No composition by Mendelssohn is so universally known and admired as this wedding march. It is part of the incidental music written by Mendelssohn to Shakespeare's dramatic comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream." No wedding in these days would be complete without this march as one of the nuptial airs. Publisher, Carl Fischer, New York. 147 Hear Ye Israel — Aria from "Elijah" Edith Chapman The best known and most popular aria for soprano from the oratorio "Elijah." The text is taken from Chapters XLVIII, LIII, XLIX, XLI and LI of the Book of Isaiah. Miss Chapman's beautiful soprano voice could not be heard to better advantage than on this Record. Orchestra accompaniment. Publisher, G. Schirmer, New York. 148 Sweet Peggy Magee Ada Jones and Len Spencer An Irish dialect story of the courtship of Paddy Flynn and Peggy Magee. Paddy has proposed many times, and as many times been refused by the coquettish Peggy. Paddy finally outwitted her and won her consent to be married. The Record includes more than the usual number of incidental effects, all of which add to its desirability. 149 Frau Luna Overture Maurice Levi and His Band The overture to Paul Lincke's comic operetta, "Frau Luna," a successful European production. It is one of Mr. Lincke's favorite numbers and always scores a "hit." The principal theme running through the selection is the chorus of "Castles in the Air," a charming bit of melody. The entire overture is very entertaining. Publisher, Jos. W. Stern & Co., New York. 150 Anona Mabel McKinley "Anona" was Miss McKiney's first great success as a composer. The selection has indeed been a success, for ever since its first recognition by the public it has been a feature on musical programmes, especially of band concerts. The graceful way in which Miss McKinley sings the selection is delightful. Orchestra accompaniment. 151 Darkey School Days Golden and Hughes A screaming vaudeville sketch, given on our Record just as it is presented nightly on the stage by these vaudeville artists. The dialogue is between two darkey school-boys, and the statements they make, the sums they propound to each other and their antics generally, all combine to make an unusually funny Record. 152 Gavotte-Caprice Samuel Siegel and Roy H. Butin A mandolin and guitar duet by two experts on these instruments. The selection is an original composition by Mr. Siegel, the construction of which presents fine contrast and brilliant change, and affords a splendid opportunity to these artists to show a skilled and finished performance on these sweet-toned instruments. 153 Seven Favorite College Songs Knickerbocker Quartette A specially arranged Record of the following seven songs, so well known and popular among the colleges: "Upidee," "Bring Back My Bonnie to Me," "Boola Song," "Soldier's Farewell," "Stein Song," "Old College Chum" and "Good Night, Ladies." Sung by male voices, unaccompanied. *This Record will be illustrated on cover of June Phonogram.