The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1911)

18 Edison Phonograph Monthly, Jan. , 191 1 Advance List Of Edison Amberol and Edison Standard Records for March, 1911 7 HE Amberol and Standard Records listed below will be shipped from Orange in time to reach ah Jobbers in the United States and Canada before February 25th, 1911, all things being favorable, and they may be reshipped to Dealers at 8 A. M. on February 24th. They must not, however, be exhibited, demonstrated ot placed on sale by Jobbers or Dealers until 8 A. M. on February 25th. Supplements, Phonograms, Bulletins and Hangers will be shipped with Records. These may be distributea to Dealers after February 20th, but must not be circulated among the public before February 25th. Jobbers and Dealers may, however, deposit Supplements and Phonograms in Mail Boxes or Post Offices ajUr 5 P. M. on February 24th, for delivery on the morning of the 25th. Jobbers are required to place orders for March Records on or before January 10th. Dealers should place March orders with Jobbers before January 10th to insure prompt shipment when Jobber" s stock is received. Edison Amberol Records for March, 1911 United States list, 50 cents; Canadian, 65 cents. 620 Napoleon's Last Charge New York Military Band The charge made by Napoleon's intrepid cuirassiers upon the plateau of Mont St. Jean at Waterloo, one of the most memorable events of military history, is the inspiration of this piece, which is without question the greatest descriptive March-Galop ever written for band or orchestra. Essentially martial in its character, with instrumental plays lending wonderful realism to the effect, it suggests most vividly and impressively the din and strife and turmoil of the battle which preceded Napoleon's downfall. Given the vigorous, spirited rendition it receives in this instance, "Napoleon's Last Charge" is indeed a brilliant band Record. Composers, Ellis-Paull. 621 (a) A Dream; (b) Last Night Frank Ormsby Tenor solo, orchestra accompaniment. This number is an innovation in the vocal line in that it offers two different selections on the same Record, two Records in reality for the price of one. If, as we expect, this departure proves popular with Record buyers, more of the same character may be expected in the future, as there is no dearth of selections which can be recorded in this manner. The selections, two of the best and most popular sentimental ballads ever written, are excellent show pieces for Mr. Ormsby's fine voice and pleasing style. The words of "A Dream" were written by Charles C. Cory and the music by J. C. Harriett, while Halfdan Kjerulf set to music the words of "Last Night," written by Christian Winther. 622 Barcarole, from "The Tales of Hoffman" Metropolitan Quartet A new arrangement for mixed voices of Offenbach's famous Barcarole, "O Lovely Night," from "The Tales of Hoffman," one of the most popular operatic productions of recent years. This arrangement of the graceful number, with an English version by M. Louise Baum, is by Max Spicker, a noted composer and choir director of the Temple Emanuel, New York City. Interspersed with solos and with beautiful instrumental effects, this is a singularly lovely number. Publisher, G. Schirmer, New York City. 623 Where the River Shannon Flows Will Oakland and Chorus This rarely beautiful Irish melody has recently come into a second popularity, and in response to numerous requests from trade and public we here present it in an entirely new setting on the Amberol. At present it is No. 9344 in the Standard catalog. Assisted by a well-balanced chorus, Mr. Oakland sings the tuneful song most delightfully, and the result is a Record which every Phonograph owner will want in his collection. Orchestra accompaniment. Words and music, James I. Russell; publishers, M. Witmark & Sons, New York City. 624 Lo! Hear the Gentle Lark Stanzione &. Finkelstein and Edison Concert Band Flute and clarinet duet with band accompaniment. This brilliant instrumental duet was always a favorite number on the program of the late Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore, the famous band-master. It is a most melodious composition in which are shown beautiful effects in single and double cadenzas. Carmine Stanzione and Adolph Finkelstein are well-known New York musicians and recognized artists on their respective instruments. Their skillful performance in this instance has been favored with a wonderfully clear and natural reproduction. Composer, Fred Lax; publisher, Carl Fischer, New York City. (Always specify on your orders whether you want Amberol or Standard Records.)