The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1912)

EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY FOR NOV., 1912 recognition as the young American captain in "Naughty Marietta" in which he became the costar with Emma Trentini the well-known operatic soprano. His wonderful performance of the beautiful "I Am Falling in Love With Someone" caused it to sweep the country in a tide of popularity. When Oscar Hammerstein decided to establish his famous London Opera House he realized the vast importance of securing a tenor of unusual ability. He, therefore, decided that Mr. Harrold was the one best suited to fulfill his difficult requirements and the young American was accordingly made the leading tenor of the London house. His training under Oscar Saenger and Frederick Boyer coupled with the marvelous vocal gifts which had first placed him in the public eye, enabled him to carry the London critics by storm — a feat seldom accomplished by a Yankee. Mr. Harrold's operatic debut was made at the Manhattan Opera house in "Pagliacci," February 17th, 1910, but he naturally regards the great opening of the London Opera House as the most important event of his musical career. He sang in one hundred and twelve performances in the thirtytwo weeks of the London season and also appeared before king and queen. During his entire stay in England he was accorded unusual honors by the press, being proclaimed one of the four greatest tenors in the world today. The voice is remarkably powerful with an unusual crescendo on the highest notes which is always tempered by the greatest artistry. He has a wonderfully high register which he uses most delightfully never failing to hold his hearers in the spell of its sweetness and tonal purity while the voice has ample range to permit the already famous artist to sing gloriously all the tenor roles in the leading operas. Best of all, Mr. Harrold's voice records exquisitely, as all those who have heard his "I Hear You Calling Me" in last month's list, will heartily agree. His second offering is equally artistic and the two are invaluable to a lover of real musical beauty. SHARES CARUSO'S HONORS Marguerite Sylva Obtains Triumph in Title Role of "Carmen" in Berlin Her American admirers will be glad to hear that Marguerite Sylva shared with Enrico Caruso the honors of a brilliant performance of "Carmen" at the Royal Opera tonight. It was the opening of Caruso's annual "threenight stand" at the Kaiser's establishment, and one of the most brilliant audiences that ever filled the house was present. The Court box contained the Crown Prince and Princess, Prince and Princess August Wilhelm, Prince Oscar, and other royalties, who led the applause which the house thundered at Don Jose and Carmen after the great finale of the third act. At the end of the performance audience and critics agreed that Miss Sylva was vocally and dramatically an ideal Carmen, reminding one of Calve at her zenith. HARRY ANTHONY'S ENGAGEMENTS HARRY ANTHONY who appears on the concert stage under the name of John Young, will appear with the Collegiate Quartet in the following places this Fall: Nov. 8th Fairmount, W. Va. Nov. 13th New Haven, Conn. Nov. 14th Montpelier, Vt. Nov. 15th Middleboro, Mass. Nov. 18th Erie, Pa. Nov. 21st Bloomsburg, Pa. We publish the information for the benefit of Dealers located in the respective localities, suggesting as in similar cases, that they do some special advertising in connection with the popular Edison singer's performance. We have suggested the sort of copy that is most effective in cases like this, in previous issues of the Monthly. Window placards and newspaper advertisements are both very much in point upon such an occasion — make a little extra effort while the opportunity presents itself. MARGUERITE SYLVA SCORES THE following clipping from the New York Times will be of interest to Edison Dealers as being indicative of the success which Marguerite Sylva, the delightful Edison soprano is capturing her audiences in Berlin. Her famous "Gypsy Love" Records exhibited the same musical understanding and exquisite voice which have always made her a popular favorite. MARIE RAPPOLD will begin her sixth season at the Metropolitan Opera House the middle of November. On January 5th, 1913, she will go en tour with the New York Philharmonic Society. February 9th, Madame Rappold has an appearance in Washington, D. C, and this date will be followed by a Southern tour, during which the soprano will give six recitals in as many days. February 16th she starts out again with the New York Philharmonic, after which she goes to the far West, singing on the Pacific Coast and later in Canada.