The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1910)

Edison Phonograph Monthly, Dec, 1910 15 40040 Manon — Ah! fuyez, douce image (Massenet) Karl Jorn, Tenor United States list, $2.00; Canadian, $2.50. Sung in French. "Manon" is Massenet's best known opera, and is based on the Abbe Provost's famous novel. It is the story of a flirt and is typically Parisian. Massenet's gay music fits it like a glove. Des Gr'ieux is the most daring of her early lovers, and although he is about to take holy orders, elopes with her as she is on her way to a convent. Karl Jorn as the Chevalier Des Grieux is a fascinating lover, and well illustrates his versatility by singing the part of the gay lover as charmingly as he does that of Walther in "Die Meistersinger." Orchestra accompaniment. 35014 Barbiere di Siviglia — Una voce poco fa (Rossini) Selma Kurz, Soprano United States' list, $1.50; Canadian, $2.00. Sung in Italian. This light and happy opera has held its place almost one hundred years. It is based on no ancient myth, but rather on events quite modern in style. Its humor may have something to do with its continued popularity, although its music is its real elixir of life. Rosina's guardian wants to marry her, and so does the Count A Imaviva, and she, loving the Count, wants to marry him. To aid the lovers, the services of the quick-witted and amusing barber are successfully enlisted. Selma Kurz is a great favorite in Europe and her rich, captivating voice is as full of charm as Rosina herself. Orchestra accompaniment. 35015 Grand Mogul — Valse des serpents (Audran) Blanche Arral, Soprano United States list, $1.50; Canadian, $2.00. Sung in French. All the world loves a lover, and every woman loves a waltz. It is as natural and easy for Blanche Arral to express the joy ©f her heart and sex in this tuneful air, as it is for a village maiden to express her youth and energy about the May-Pole on a holiday. She sets the feet a-going, and the blood a-bounding, as the music pours from her throat like a bird's song in the Spring. Orchestra accompaniment. 30037 Elisir d'Amore— Una furtiva lagrima I Donizetti) Aristodemo Giorgini, Tenor United States list, $1.00; Canadian, $1.25. Sung in Italian. The opera takes its nane from the love philtre bought by the young farmer, Nemorino, when he thinks he may not win his adored Adina. It is in reality but a bottle of cheap wine, and after he drinks it he behaves so badly that instead of winning Adina he nearly loses her. The real philtre in the case, and the one which works the charm, is the simple, faithful heart of Nemorino. This delightful romanza of Donizetti's is sung with all the fervor and joy of a successful lover. As we listen we can but rejoice that one so genuine and unselfish as Nemorino should win the sweet Adina. Orchestra accompaniment. Edison Amberol Records for February, 1911 United States list, 50 cents; Canada, 65 cents 600 Zampa Overture Edison Concert Band The brilliant overture to the opera "Zamoa," the most successful work of the celebrated French composer, Ferdinand Herold (1791-1833), first produced in Paris in 1831. This overture has long been accorded a place among the standard classics of the famous masters. Our Concert Band gives a superb execution of Its delightfully contrasted passages, resulting in a Record which every true lover of band music will be glad to add to his collection. Publisher, Carl Fischer, New York City. *601 Alma — "Alma, Where Do You Live?" Miss Spencer & Mr. Ormsby Soprano and tenor duet. The principal song number of the musical farce, "Alma, Where Do You Live?" the big European and American success. Alma's complaint of flirtatious persecution by the male sex is clothed in clever verbal garb and set to a pleasing air with a charming slow waltz refrain which invites many repetitions. It is here sung exactly as in the show by two well known and accomplished church and concert duettists, whose first Edison Record proves them a decided acquisition to the catalog. This Record, because of the popularity of the song and the excellence of the performance, was placed on sale as a "Special." Orchestra accompaniment. Words, Geo. V. Hobart; music, Jean Briquet; publishers, Jerome H. Remick & Company, New York City. 602 Asthore Reinald Werrenrath Baritone solo with orchestra accompaniment. "Asthore" ("Dear") is a widely known song of standard quality, with an unmistakable Irish lilt and words of poetic grace. Mr. Werrenrath, who is by no means a stranger to the Edison catalog, is an accomplished singer. His light baritone voice, approaching tenor quality in its upper tones, is of a singularly winning character, and his style is beyond reproach. His rendition of this number will establish the reason for his popularity on the concert platform. Words, Clifton Bingham; music, H. Trotere ; publishers, Edward Schuberth & Co., New York City. * This selection will be illustrated on cover of February Phonogram. {Always specify on your orders whether you want Amberol or Standard Records.)