The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1916)

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EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY, MAY, 1916 11 Some of the Artists in the April List of Blue Amberol Records MARIE SUNDELIUS Marie Sundelius, the famous Scandinavian soprano, is the latest artist of note to be secured to make Blue Amberol records, her first contribution being "With Verdure Clad," from Haydn's "Creation," which appears on the May-June list. Mme. Sundelius has lived in this country since she was ten years old and has won her way to success without the prestige that a career in Europe gives a singer. She has a voice of unusual timbre. There is a solidity to her high tones; they are round and velvety, as well as bell-like. Mme. Sundelius is doing splendid work in introducing the folk songs of the Scandinavian countries to American audiences and her efforts along this line recently have won her much attention. OTTO GORITZ Otto Goritz, the famous baritone of the Metropolitan Opera Company, who recently entered the ranks of Blue Amberol artists with a rendition of "Am Rhein und bein Wein," is a singer whose superb voice and attractive personality have won him a devoted following of opera lovers in all parts of the world. He became connected with the Metropolitan Opera Company several years ago and his splendid voice and his genius for acting have combined to raise him to a secure position among the greatest singers of that notable organization. His versatility is remarkable and his performances in serious and humorous roles are equally effective. Among the roles that he has sung are Klingsor, Alberich, Wolfram, Telramund, Hans Sachs, Beckmesser, Burgomaster and Papageno. Mr. Goritz will be a welcome addition to the Blue Amberol artists and it is anticipated that his records will be in great demand. MARIE DELNA Marie Delna, contralto, who is one of the favorites and who is known as "our Delna" to all music loving Parisians, was born in the French capital and made her debut at the Opera Comique when she was only sixteen years of age. On this occasion she sang the part of Didon in the Berlioz opera "Les Troyens," and the manner in which she sang and acted established her an immediate reputation as a great, though youthful, artist. She sang at the Opera Comique for four years and remained in her native city until 1903. She then sang for three years in many of the musical centers of France, Spain and Italy and everywhere met with great success. To-day she is considered the greatest French operatic contralto. CHARLES GRANVILLE Charles Granville, who has made a splendid record of "Strike Up a Song" (Morgan) for the May-June Blue Amberol list, is an American trained artist, having received his entire musical education in this country. Among the eminent masters with whom he studied may be mentioned the world renowned baritone, Victor Maurel, whose pupil he was for five years. Mr. Granville came into prominence in 1912 when he appeared in a recital in Aeolian Hall, New York, and was praised unanimously by the critics for his beautiful voice, remarkable diction and highly artistic interpretations. Since that time he has made appearances in many concerts and recitals and he is now recognized as one of America's ablest baritones. EDWARD MEEKER "Railroad Jim," the new andâ„¢1 highly popular ditty that is being widely sung, has been recorded for the Blue Amberol catalog by Edward Meeker, and his rendition makes this song one of the popular features of the current list. Mr. Meeker, who has specialized in singing songs of the popular variety and who is known from Maine to California as a singer of "coon" songs, was born in Orange, N. J., and began his stage career as a member of Miller's Twentieth Century Minstrels during the seasons of 1898-99 and for four years was connected with Hoyt's