The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1912)

Edison Phonograph Monthly, Jan., 1912 IS Advance List of Edison Amberol and Edison Standard Records for March, 1912 rHE Amberol and Standard Records listed below will be shipped from Orange in time to reach all Jobbers in the United States and Canada before February 24th, 1912, all things being favorable, and they may be reshipped to Dealers at 8 A. M. on February 23rd. They must not, however, be exhibited, demonstrated or placed on sale by Jobbers or Dealers until 8 A. M. on February 24th, 1912. Supplements, Phonograms, Bulletins and Hangers will be shipped with Records. These may be distributed to Dealers after February 20th, but must not be circulated among the public before February 24th. Jobbers and Dealers may, however, deposit Supplements and Phonograms in Mail Boxes or Post Offices after 5 P. M. on February 23rd for delivery on the morning of the 24th. Jobbers are required to place orders for March Records on or before January 10th. Dealers should place March orders with Jobbers before January loth to insure prompt shipment when Jobber's stock is received. Edison Amberol Concert Records 75 CENTS EACH IN THE. UNITED STATES; $1.00 EACH IN CANADA IT has been our belief for some time that Phonographdom would appreciate something of even a more finished and classical nature than is afforded by the Amberol Records. To test our theory, we placed on our February list three Special Amberol Records made by two famous artists, Marie Rappold and Albert Spalding. So complete was the success of this innovation that we have now established a special division for Records of this improved style, to be known hereafter as Edison Amberol Concert Records. Under that head we are offering for this month Records by the same artists who contributed to our February list, and a solo by the great Riccardo Martin, as an added attraction. 28008 Agnus Dei Marie Rappold This selection, sung in Latin by the great soprano, Marie Rappold, will be a welcome addition to the collection of all lovers of sacred harmony. The composer, George Bizet, is famous for many successes, and as the composer of "Carmen," he is ranked among the most distinguished modern French composers. The original musical setting has been carefully followed out by the introduction of a harp and 'cello obligato, thus securing the remarkable combination of one of the sweetest soprano voices of to-day with the two most beautiful instruments of the musical world. The music for "Agnus Dei" is published by G. Schirmer, New York City. 28009 Good-Bye Riccardo Martin There are thousands of person's who have been thrilled and inspired by Tosti's "GoodBye." It is one of his best known songs and serves as a perfect example of his wonderful genius for mood-expression in song composition. The piece is full of the sorrow and even hopeless indignation of enforced parting. Riccardo Martin displays, in his singing of this masterpiece, all the emotional ability and beauty of voice which have combined to make him one of the best known tenors on the operatic stage. The great final climax of the song is wonderfully enhanced in effect by the excellent orchestral accompaniment. The words of this number are by G. J. White-Melville. 28010 Meditation — "Thais" Albert Spalding There are few things more delightful to hear than a finished performance on a violin, of a selection from a great opera, written by a famous composer. Thais, written in 1894 by Jules Massenet, the noted French composer, has always been popular, especially among those gifted with a true understanding of fine music. "Meditation" is one of the most impressive parts of the opera, being played between the first and second scenes in the second act. It is a sublime melody, religious in character and sentiment, written in the form of a violin solo with a piano accompaniment of sustained harmonies. Mr. Spalding's rendition is on a par with the many others which have so justly won him fame in the musical world. Andre Benoist, known the world over as the accompanist of many famous vocalists and instrumentalists, assists Mr. Spalding at the piano. {Always specify on your orders whether you want Amberol or Standard Records.)