The talking machine world (July-Dec 1927)

The Talking Machine World, New York, October, 1927 98a Manufacturer of PHONOGRAPH AND RADIO CABINET HARDWARE AND METAL SPECIALTIES Samples for the asking ^^^^^^ 155 Leonard Street Near the New Court House New York N. Y. Including the Popular NONSPILL NEEDLE CUP the COVER of which STAYS OPEN and "snaps" CLOSED Prices on request Brunswick Co. Releases First Sets of "New Hall of Fame Symphony Series" Six Sets of Complete Symphony Classics and Extended Instrumental Works Recorded in Europe by Famous Musicians in First Release — Supplied in Beautiful Albums The record department of the BrunswickBalke-Collender Co., after devoting a great length of time to research and investigation, released on October 15 the first six sets of what is known as the "New Hall of Fame Symphony Series." These are recordings of complete symphony classics and extended instrumental works, recorded in Europe by famous musicians. Included in this list are Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), composed by Richard Strauss and played by the Orchestra of the State Opera of Berlin, conducted by the composer, Richard Strauss, and the Richard Strauss Intermezzo, which is also conducted by the composer, and various compositions by Beethoven, Mozart, Rheinberger and Handel, conducted by Wilhelm Furtwaengler and Richard Strauss. These records are in sets of from three to six twelve-inch records, which are supplied in beautiful artificial leather record albums, and with each set there is an explanatory booklet in which the particular composition is completely described so that the listener can follow the action of the music in perfect sympathy. These booklets are the work of Felix Borowsky, famous composer, musician and conductor, former president of the Chicago College of Music, and at present director of the Civic Music Association of Chicago, and program annotator for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Into each of these booklets Mr. Borowsky has injected the fruit of years of research in the musical field. He has made so thorough a study of the various composers and their works that his descriptions are said to be most accurate and complete. A complete list of the first release of Brunswick Album Sets includes the following: Album No. 1. — Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) by Richard Strauss — conducted by the composer. This album consists of five double-faced records, electrically recorded, and it is expected to be the most popular of the initial release. It WAVE thisJmazinif FREE TEST/ you prove at our risk that the famous Gold Wave Aerial aotiially does the amazing things we claim? 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Played by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Berlin, conducted by Wilhelm Furtwaengler, the famous conductor who is well known in this country through his association with the Philharmonic Orchestra of New York. Five twelve-inch double-faced records. The Fifth Symphony is generally acknowledged to be Beethoven's most popular symphony and is one of the most beautiful of all symphonies ever composed. The rendition is brilliant and different from other available recordings and represents the finest recording and interpretalIou of this symphony yet to appear on records. Since the symphony requires only nine sides, the tenth side is given over to the Duet in E Flat Major for viola and violoncello, played by Paul and Rudolf Hindemith, famous modern German musicians. Album No. 3. — Beethoven, Symphony No. 7 in A major, played by the State Opera Orchestra of Berlin, conducted by Richard Strauss. This is another of the German master's most popular symphonies and expresses the jubilation of Germany at being delivered from the yoke of Napoleon. This is the symphony which Richard Wagner declared to be the "Apotheosis of the Dance." Four twelve-inch double-faced ".lectrically recorded records. The Allegretto in A Minor, the theme of which, played pizzicato on the strings, is one of the most pleasing movements of this work. Album No. 4. — (A) Richard Strauss, selections from the Opera Intermezzo. (B) Richard Strauss, waltz from the opera, Rosenkavalier (The Knight of the Rose), played by the State Opera Orchestra of Berlin and conducted by the composer, Richard Strauss. Three twelveinch double-faced electrically recorded records, selections from Richard Strauss' most recent opera. Intermezzo, performed for the first time about two years ago in Germany, are recorded on two records and the delightful waltz from the popular Rosenkavalier (The Knight of the Rose), an opera frequently performed by the Chicago Civic Opera and the Metropolitan companies, is also given the composer's own interpretation. These compositions also appear for the first time in this country on records. Album No. 5. — Mozart, Jupiter Symphony C Major No. 41 Op. 551 (Kochel), played by the Slate Opera Orchestra, Berlin, conducted by Richard Strauss. Four twelve-inch double-faced records electrically recorded. This symphony, so-called Jupiter, was not so named by the composer, but was a title later given to it to distinguish this work as being to the symphonies of its time what Jupiter was to the Gods. This was the last and probably the greatest of Mozart's symphonies and one of the greatest of the classical symphonies. Album No. 6. — Jos. Rheinberger, Organ Concerto Op. 177, organ solo with orchestra, played by Walter Fischer of the Berlin Cathedral. Three double-faced electrically recorded records. (B) Handel, Organ Concerto No. 4 Op. 4, organ solo with orchestra, played by Walter Fischer. Two twelve-inch double-faced electrically recorded records. For the first time on records, complete Concertos for organ and orchestra are recorded completely. Jos. Rheinberger, the famous old organ master, and Handel, one of the greatest classical composers, are represented in these two Concertos. The organ is played in these works by Walter Fischer, one of the most prominent European organists, and recorded in the Berlin Cathedral with complete orchestral accompaniment. These sets are expected to be welcomed by music lovers, musicians and collectors of records. Edison Old-Timers Are Honored on Field Day Or-A-Nge, N. J., October 1. — Age and youth shared the spotlight at the second annual field day of the Edison Industries' Athletic Association, held at Colgate Field, West Orange, N. J., on Saturday, September 17, and witnessed by several thousand people. Age held the stage in a parade of more than a hundred "Edison Old-Timers," employes Mrs. Thos. A. Edison Pinning Rose on Lapel of W. H. Meadowcroft, Personal Assistant to Edison and Forty-six Years With Inventor whose connection with the company started at least twenty-five years ago. Youth held the spectators' attention in the running off of the field day competition between the various branches of the industries. Thomas A. Edison was to have shaken hands with all the veterans but was unable to attend, his place being taken by Mrs. Edison and their son, Charles Edison, president of the industries. Each "old-timer" received a rose from Mrs. Edison, while Charles Edison presented to each a life membership in the Edison Athletic Association. The dean of veterans is Joseph F. McCoy, who has been with !Mr. Edison since the latter's experimenting days at Menlo Park. His services stretch back over forty-seven years, one more than those of William H. Meadowcroft, personal assistant to the great inventor. At the conclusion of the presentations athletic events were held between the various divisions of the Edison industries. "