The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-24
FIRST LIST OF 1921
ISSUED BY EDISON
1t is a Group of Re-Crea-
tons That Sets the Pace
for the New Year

Crea tons begins auspiciously with
the "Tannhauser Overture" Both
sides of the Recreation are de-
voted to this number, and the re-
cording is simply marvellous.
In fitting accord with this oper-
attic opening, Mario laurent, the
baritone from the Metropolitan
Opera House, gives "Dagl' immor
tall vertici," CUpon the Immortal
Pima cles.D His big voice and
dramatic power find proper scope
in this aria from one of the earlier
operas written by Verdi. On the
reverse side is another compost
ton Of the great Italian, sung by
Guido Ciccolini. 1t is "Ah, 81, ben
mio," C"'Tis Love, Sublime Emo
tion'D, that lovely lyrical aria from
the ever welcome al Trovatore.
The famous American soprano,
Anna Case, sings "Qui la voce,"
from 81 Puritani." On the reverse
side of this Recreation Miss Case
shows her art in the style of sing
ing opposite to "Qui la voice." in
the aria. 80 Sleep. Why Dost Thou
Leave Me-" from the Oratorio,
Semele, by Handel.
Wherever music is heard the
"Prolog" from the little opera, 81
Pagliacci" c"The Clowns" or "The
Players) is known. Arthur Mid
dleton here sings the ''Prolog," a
favorite of all great baritones.
An equally we'll known and loved
number, the Largo of Handel, is
found on the reverse side of the
"Prolog" Merle Alcock shows in
sight and deep appreciation of its
beauties.
Albert Spalding fittingly repre-
sents the violinists in this unusual
issue, when he plays Sarasate's
'Zigeunerweisen" CGypsy AirsD.
On the opposite side we find two
exquisite pieces, "Valse Bluette,"
by Drigo-Auer, a dainty little bit
all too short. The other number
Z is "Three Poor Mariners by Rog-
er Quilter.
Religious songs carry wide ap-
peal. Fred East sings the inspir-
ing "My Task" "The Day is
Ended" likewise makes a direct
Christine Miller sings it, There is
a beautiful violin obbligato which
enhances the effect of DAY is
Ended"
Helen Clark and Walter Van
Brunt make an old-time song a
very effective number. whisper
ing Hope" is a duet for contralto
and tenor, and SO is when You're
Gone l Won't Forget" which
Louise Terrell and George Wilton
Ballard sing with much apprecia-
ton of its sentiment and old-fash-
toned flavor.
The vocal selections on the Edi-
son January list are concluded by
a ReCrea ton with both sides de-
voted to the fun making of Cal
Stewart. On one side is the rural
story, "Ragtime at Pun kin Center
Old folks and young folks alike will
enjoy this tale of "Pun'kin Center
On the reverse side is found "Un-
Gle Josh's Birthday" which intro
duces "Pick EN- U, Silas, Lay EN-
Down, Zeke."
The instrumental numbers are
worthy of attention on account of
their original features. Rudy Weld
oeft, on his saXophone, plays
"Velma-Capriccio." This saxo-
phone number is coupled on the
opposite side with a cornet solo by
Bohumir Kryl, who plays the IA
miliar air, Where the River Shan
non Flows"
Pietro Case and Anthony Giam
matteo play the florid and orna-
mental Fantasia" from Norma, "
on the flute and clarinet. Another
duet of instruments is found on the
reverse of the above Benjamin
Klatzkin and Simone Mantia here
record the familiar air what Mys-
terry, Why Thus Control" from the
old opera "Maritana," on the cor
net and trombone.
1t is believed that Hawaiian mu-
sic is as popular as ever it was,
and on the Edison January list
there is Recreation, both sides
of which are devoted to this style
"Myona," Hawaiian waltz, is
played by the Waikiki Ha vivian Or
chestra, and will undoubtedly have
a wide appeal. Coupled with it on
the reverse side is "Kaiwi Waltz
an old Hawaiian melody, This is
a guitar duet, played by the Toots
Paka's Hawiians.
The list closes with two band Sc
lections. Creatore and his band &C.
complish the difficult feat of infus-
ing humor into music in "PiccoIo
Pic" The composer of the march
on the reverse side is John Philip
Sousa, the March King" The New
York Military Band here plays the
march as if it had been inspired to
the task