Phonograph Monthly Review, Vol. 1, No. 4 (1927-01)

170 The Phonograph Monthly Review ‘Record Rudg.ets By ROBERT DONALDSON DARRELL T HE making up of record budgets, as ex- emplified last month, is a peculiarly fascina- ting work. True phonograph enthusiasts should try their hands at making up lists adapted for their own special needs, and use those printed more as helpful suggestions than literal direc- tions. The catalogues of the recording companies should be known from cover to cover by every person who wishes to buy records as wisely as possible. These catalogues and the monthly sup- plement can be obtained free of charge from the dealers and are an absolute necessity to any one with a phonograph. It must be remembered that it is seldom pos- sible to decide what one wants and then try to secure it on records. It is far better to find out everything that is available on records and from that list pick out the things desired. Any one who studies the catalogues carefully, follows the monthly issues and their reviews will be surprised to discover how many things there are he has had no knowledge of. By knowing the catalogues, one’s personal tastes, and one’s personal re- sources for record purchases, one may not only spend scientifically, but make his money go twice as far and still be satisfied with his records years later. This month, of course, many recordings have been issued of carols and other Christmas music. The leading companies have supplements or parts of supplements especially devoted to this seasonal music which are of value in selecting records for purchase. In this connection Mr. Appel’s article elsewhere in this issue will be of interest and help. Many of the companies have issued special lists of Irish music which deserve the attention of those interested in the recorded music of Ire- land. Miss Smith’s article on traditional Irish Music will be of assistance also. As stated last month, the budgets given below should be followed according to the general tastes and ideas of the individual. They are to be used in conjunction with the reviews of the separate works, some of which are printed in this or pre- vious issues of the magazine, and a few of which will appear in the next month’s number. Re- cordings thought by the reviewers or by the Studio Staff to be of special merit or unusual interest are marked as before with an asterik (*). Concise titles and the abbreviations ex- plained last month are used. $5 GENERAL *In a Persian Market (Shilkret—International Concert Orchestra). Victor 35777—D12 $1.25 Egmont Overture (Mengelberg—Concertgebouw). Col- umbia 67220 D—D12 1.50 ♦Aida: O Patria Mia and Ritorna Vincitor (Rethberg) Brunswick 50084—D12 2.00 $4.75 ORCHESTRAL ♦Till Eulenspiegel (Morike—Berlin State Opera House) Odeon 5113-4—2D 12s 3.00 Prelude to Tristan (Herz—San Francisco) Victor 6585 —D12 (or Dvorak Carnival Overture (Stock— Chicago Symphony) Victor 6560—D12) 2.00 $5.00 LIGHT ORCHESTRAL *Peer Gynt: Parts 3 and 4 (Pasternack—Victor Orch.) Victor 20245—D10 75 In a Clock Store (Victor Concert Orch.) Victor 35792—D12 1.25 Merry Widow Waltz (Shilkret—International). Victor 68767—D12 1.25 Song of India and Cho-Cho-San (Paul Whiteman) Victor 20200—D10 75 *Pagliacci Selection (Creator’s Band). Victor 35791 D12 1.25 $5.25 CHORAL ♦Gesang der Volker (Rauser—Sangerbund). Columbia 55064 F—D12 1.25 Adoramus Te and Exultate Deo, Palestrina (Fricker— Toronto Mendelssohn Choir). Brunswick 3248—D10 .75 Aus der Jugendzeit and Bleib bei mir (Rauser— Sangerbund). Columbia 55062 F—D12 1.25 Flow Gently Sweet Afton and Kerry Dance (De Reszke Singers). Victor 20187—D10 1.50 $4.75 INSTRUMENTAL ♦Etude Tableau and Dances of Gnomes (Rachmaninoff) Victor 1184—D10 $1.50 Hymn to the Sun and Heart of Harlequin (Piastro— violin). Brunswick 10269—D12 1.00 Libesfreud and Liebesleid (Kreisler). Victor 6608—D12 2.00 Rameau Rondo and The Brook (Richards—Harpsi- chord). Brunswick 3205—D10 75 $5.25 OPERATIC ♦Othello Arias, Verdi (Lindi) Columbia 7118 M—D12 $1.50 ♦Prize Song and Siegmund’s Love Song, Wagner (Melchior). Brunswick 50085—D12 2.00 Gems from the Mikado (Victor Light Opera Co.) Victor 35796—D12 1.25 $4.75