Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24

phonoRraph fans.
Few celIists have received such prompt
recognition at the hands of American audi
enees as Hans Kinder, the young soloist
who has been promoted toithe first violon
cello desk Of the Philadelphia Orchestra
He is another star secured to make records
exclusively for the Victor. Although only
81 years OF age, Kinder has had a brilliant
career. He introduces himself by playing
Saint-Saens' 'Srhe Swan" and Rubnstein's
MELODY In F."
Jules Falk's violin solo Of the "Berceuse'
from "Jocelyn" is Just issued by the Colun-
bIa Company. Mr.. Falk's instrument Is a
genuine Stradvarlus, which accounts for
the unusual beauty of tone evoked from the
strings Godard's "Berceuse" is one of the
musical gems which led brother artist TO
remark. 1T is too bad GODDARD wrote so
much he could write so we'll" The Der
ceuse' demonstrates how we'll GODDARD could
write.
Pablo Casals is at his best in his Column
bia recording of Salnt-Saens' allegro APP
passionate" There is a sudden introduce
tory theme, quickly played and quickly
passed, that elusivey hclters in and out
of the passionate outpouring of melody like
a tongue of vivid blue flame. So fascinat-
ing Is this tempest of music played by this
cellist that one listens spellbound amid the
whirling maze until the last echo of the
climax dies away.
The cello is prominent voice In the
Venetian Instrumental Quartet's Edison
record of "oh, Promise Me-" This quartet
version of "Oh, Promise Me" adds greatly to
the beauty of the original melody, and
makes one Of the most charming records
of the kind ever listed. AS n composer of
operettas de Koven has had his greatest
success. Besides these, however. he has
written nearly $50 songs of which "Oh,
Promise Me- is notable specimen, and one
Of the best known to all 1t was introduced
into robin Hood" and attained great
popularity
ENSEMBLE MUSIC.
This quartet, which also includes violin.
flute and harp, offers r. NJ. Suits Sweetest
Story Ever Told" For all the words of this
favorite are considered by many to have
been the real reason for its years of pop
ularity, 1t will be quiet evident upon hear
Ing the new instrumental arrangement given
by Edison, that it's real charm lies in the
beauty of it's melody The quartet of in
strumentalists has done the selection full
justice-in fact 1t seems more delightful
than ever In its new setting
Another ensemble of rare merit is the Trio
de Lutece. OF violin, cello and harp. 1t
offers Saint Saens' "Serenade" The music
is melodious, soft and spring-lilSe, the flute
sings a pastoral theme the harp accom-.
panies In a rippling flowing movement;
and the rich deep tones of the cello carry
the melody. Each instrument is played by
an artist of recognized ability, so in solo
parts and ensemble the full value of the
music is brought out.
Quartet music is always relished by the
genuine music lover, and the Beethoven
Quartets are among the greatest in music
literature. In his development of the
scherzo Beethoven bettered one of the most
effective OF modern art forms, capable of
expressing lighter more humorous vein
of thought than any other movement. At
the same time, the scherZo affords distinct
contrast with the slower movements OF the
quartet form. Scholarly rendtlons of the
minuet movement of the Minor Quartet
and the scherzo from another quartet in
r major are presented by the Victor organi-
cation. which plays each number with fine
balance and gives an intelligent interpreta-
tion of the great masters interesting quar-
tets.
For the Victor Rosario Bourbon supplies
the lighter side of the instrumental offerings
with cello renderings of when You're
Away" from 'The Only Girl" and Under
meath the Stars" by Herbert Spencer.
The BoshlSo Sisters. whose duets of violin
and pianoforte were sufficiently impressive
TO command the attention of the Car, and
who have scored a distinct success since
their arrival in America, make Offering of
Dvorak's scherzo from the "Sonatine,"
known as the Tyrolean Dance. and the
charming "Menuett in G" of Beethoven,
which Mischa Elman has made so popular.
One can readily picture the winsome
grace OF colonial maids and gallant cava-
Hers as they stepped through the stately
measures of Haydn's "Mlnuet in C Major"
played by Pablo Casals.
This new Columbia record is the em-
bodiment of sweet simplicity and charm
ing melody. The opening theme is re-
peated twice. followed by a series of me-
lodious developments-one stirs far down
the depths of the bass and another rises
to tripping treble. In the closing bars
1t would seem that the echoes of some
phantom instrument crept in with the tones
of the cello.
PIANO SELECTIONS.
Julius L. Schendel, for the Victor, also |
offers two pianoforte records, his interpre. |
tation of Liszt's Dream of Love" and the |
Interesting and impressive prelude" of |
A Godowsky record has just been issued |
by the Columbia Company. Chopin's Moe !
turne In Il Flat" which is known as the |
gem OF all nocturnes. Under the fingers |
OF the pianist the music turns TO a very |
dream-sound-an enchanting melody with |
accompaniment. The real |
music lover will find Godowsky records a |
pleasure
Another new Godowsky record, Con
cert Etude No. in D Flat" has been IS
sued by the Columbia Company 1t is one |
Of Iiszts most delightful compositions and |
played by Godowsky doubtless as Liszt him
self would have liked to hear II. To de-
scribe 1t is impossible ; II is such a running
rippling. trilling thing. with first one little
theme and then another singing out by
Itself,
FIELD OF THE FIDDLERs.
Eddy Brown is acclaimed the most sem
Iational exponent OF violin technique born
n America The Columbia Company has
released record by this 2O-year-old fiddler,
ehopin's "Socturne In e Minor"
Every modulation. and quiveFlng, appeal
ng note OF the classic comes creeping into
he harmony. until the instrument itself
seems no longer a material thing, but a
vibrant part of the musical romance itself
The music of Syendsen's compositions is
individual and is noted for its
'reedom from national tendencies. Natur-
z.ty, his Romance" is a departure from
he usual-and is expressive OF an idealistic
emperament and coloFful fancy This in
sresting Columbia record. played by Kath-
een Pariow, violinist, is comparable 10 what
) known In literature as free verse"
Both KreisleF and Zimbalist contribute
zsain 10 the enjoyment Of the big Victor
Iamlly. The first named gives The old
Refrain" delightful little melody arranged
- tbs celebrated yiolinist from an old
kzennese folksong Zimballst shows his |