The Washington times., 1929-08-26
RUSSIAN STARS
IN FEATURE
OVER WRC

There are few more interesting
stories than those which revo1ve
around the Russian noble families
since the war. The color and ro-
nance that clings to novels that
paint the change from constant
search of entertainment by these
romantic peoples, to the business
of providing 1t for other people. that
a meagre existence might be derived
In strange and unfamiliar land.
never fails TO capture the attention
of a reader.
Now comes this element of ro-
mantle adventure to radio. KouZ-
netZoff, nobleman OF pre.war days,
who in his youth mastered the Rus.
sian guitar and the simple melodies
of his people, has found the need Of
twanging thUse strings on a con.
cert platform, not entirely to while
away dull moments, The famous
Ambassadors Cafe In Paris pro-
vided the starting point in the
career. OF this nobleman as a pro-
fessional entertainer. His success
there was followed by a wide repu-
| tation in America.
Tonight, the kouznetzoffG Gypsy
Trio, which includes Madam Nieolina,
| singer well known to radio list an
| ers. will be the special artists OF the
| General Motors Family Party, over
| the N. b. c. network including WRC
at $3.50 o'clock.
The music to be heard at this
time, however, will not be entirely
| confined to Russian airs. Orches.
| trail highlights under the direction
of Hugo Mariani will consist of light
| opera selections and a group of
popular tunes.
Victor Herbert Specially
''Herbertiana" an arrangement of
songs written by Victor Herbert,
with 1.-THE Gypsy Love Song" pre-
dominating as the theme, will be
the featured selection of the A and p
Gypsies under the direction OF Harry
Holick, over WRC at 1870 o'clock.
Vocal specialties and a zylophone
solo will be additional attractions.
Another universally popular N.B.C.
hour is the Voice of Firestone at Z
O'Clock. On this occasion Vaughn
de Leath will offer Loves Old
Sweet Song" GLOW Gently, Sweet
Alton" and LET Me Cali You
Sweetheart" as her contralto solos.
FRANKLIN Baur. tenor soloist will he
heard in Little Bit of Heaven"
"Ah. Sweet Mystery of Life" and
When You're Away"
Chief among CHS. featurs
through WMAL Is the Grand Opera
Concert at o'clock. The "Bac-
chanale," from Saint-Saens' opera,
Samson and Delilah,'' will be
| rendered by the symphonic orches-
ira under the direction of Howard
Barlow.
Other numbers to be played dur.
Ing the broadcast are the overture
to Der Freischutz' and the march
from Cog dor" Two selections
to be sung by the mixed quartet
| VIII augment the program.
Popular Comedian
Our funny friend Henry Burbig
will amuse us with his Milt Gross
Interpretation OF Sleeping Beauty"
the lovely fairy tale that beguiles,
the happy hours of childhood.
The orchestra has chosen three
selections Of its own to play, Peg
o. My Heart" Liza" and "Dinah'
and will also be heard in several
popular song hits.
The popular Marine baritone.
David Martin, is a highlight among
the musical attractions Of VOL
this evening.
Daniel C. Roper will speak at 9
o'clock over WJSX on Law OBJ
servance and Enforcement" when
ne Is presented during the Sons
OF the American Revolution pro-
gram. Woodville Brown, the
Southern troubadour, the Virginians
and Howard r. Green, pianist, are
other program featuras