Phonograph Monthly Review, Vol. 5, No. 7 (1931-04)

228 The Phonograph Monthly Review Czechoslovakian Reviews Editor's Note: The following reviews of several outstand- ing European chamber music recordings were sent to us by E. Ugge, of Nitra, C. S. R., who contributed the Bartok dis- cography to the correspondence column of the December 1930 P. M. R. Mr. Ugge also wrote a review of the Harsanyi records discussed by Richard Gilbert in the March issue. Marcello: Sonata in F major (Largo and Allegro). Two sides. Played by Rudolph Hindemith and Alice Ehlers. Homocord 3652. Homocord records are, as I suppose, familiar to American music lovers, but in America, perhaps, the information on such records is not easy to come by. Therefore I advise American readers of some very good European recordings and I hope that these records will be available through your American importers. Every lover of Italian music of the XVIII century will be enchanted with the present recordings. Benedetto Marcello (the “Great") was an Italian composer living in the early years of the XVIII century. His art is neglected today, but I rnn convinced that all music lovers and record connoisseurs will be delighted that the mentioned sonata. Rudolph Hindemith is a brother of the famous Paul Hinde- mith. Both are members of the world-known Amar-Hinde- mith Quartet (recording for Polydor). The present record- ing gives excellent opportunity to Rudolph Hindemith, \vho plays the violoncello, and to Mrs. Ehlers (cembalo) to give us their best. Alone the combination of violoncello and cembalo gives us a very effective result. Giuseppe Tartini: Concerto in D major for Violoncello and Orchestra (Largo, Allegro, Grave, Allegro). Played by Rudolph Hindemith with the Berlin Symphony Orchestra. Homocord 9009 and 9012 (2 D12s). Rudolph Hindemith and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra are competent artists to make a good record of Tartini’s music. All admirers of old Italian music will be enchanted with the present discs. Tartini was a very prolific composer. This concerto is full of grace and dignity, and surfeited with passion. This concerto is perhaps the most characteristic work of classical music of the XVIII century. This perfect interpretation is recorded excellently. Pablo de Sarasate: Zigeunerweiser (Gypsy Airs). Violon- cello solo by Prof. Armed Foldesy with piano accompaniment by Dr. Felix Gunther. Homocord 9051. This work of Pablo de Sarasate is known to American collectors in two or three violin versions on Columbia and H. M. V. Victor records. This Foldesy violoncello version is to be preferred to all violin versions (such as those by Mishel Piastro or by Jascha Heifetz). The surface and re- cording are excellent. E. Ugge LA JOIE MUSICALS Revue paraissant le 5 de chaque mois 36 Rue Vignon, Paris, France La Revue frangaise de musique , phono et radio la plus luxueuse la mieux illustree la plus interessante la plus artistique Foreign subscription rates: 1 year 50 francs, 6 months 32.50, 3 months 17.50 (International money orders or drafts on banks in Paris) Mart and Exchange RATES: Advertisements will be accepted for this col- umn at the rate of five cents a word with a minimum charge of one dollar. The advertiser’s name and address will be charged for, single letters an disngle figures will be counted as words; compound words as two words. All Advertise- ments must be prepared and be addressed to the Advertis- ing Department, THE PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY RE- VIEW, 5 Boylston Street, Cambridge, Mass. Should the ad- vertiser desire his announcement to be addressed to a box number in care of the magazine, ten cents extra for the for- warding of replies must be included. WANTED VOLUME 1 COMPLETE of the P.M.R. Also early volumes of “The Gramophone.” Box 150A, Phonograph Monthly Review. FOR SALE COMPLETE OPERA SETS, also operatic ex- cerpts, all electrical. Box 151B, Phonograph Monthly Review. ENTIRE LIBRARY imported and domestic elec- trical recordings, moderns and classics. Address: Barnett Ravitz, 8602 Ridge Boulevard, Brooklyn, N. Y. Subscription Order The Phonograph Monthly Review The Phonograph Publishing Company, Inc. Box 138, Cambridge, Massachusetts Please { Cnter }my subscription to THE PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY REVIEW for one year beginning with the issue of I enclose { m0 n border) for $4 0 °- ($5 0 ° outside the United States.) "Name Date Phase Print Street Town IState •OITO* HMnn MINT. INB.