Just Published. PRODUCED AT THE LONDON CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT AT QUEEN'S HALL, DECEMBER 6, 1911, A TALE OF OLD JAPAN A CANTATA FOR SOLI, CHORUS, AND ORCHESTRA. THE POEM BY ALFRED NOYES. THE MUSIC BY S. COLERIDGE-TAYLOR. Price Two Shillings and Sixpence. Paper boards, Three Shillings. Vocal Parts, One Shilling each. Tonic Sol-fa, One Shilling and Sixpence. Full Score and Band Parts in the Press. THE TIMES. Mr. Coleridge-Taylor has found a theme which suits him admirably in the poem by Mr. Alfred Noyes, for there is that mixture of high colouring and simple narrative in the words which finds a counterpart in the brilliant use of the orchestra added to simple melody which is the essence of Mr. Coleridge-Taylor's music. The whole story is cleverly carried on by chorus, solo voices, and solo quartet woven together as contrasting elements of colour rather than dramatically. The whole is full of melody, yet it never quite loses its distinction, and is carried through by its evident sincerity, its skilful technique (which is so skilful that the hearer does not notice it), and the fact that every detail bears the stamp of the composer's individual and unaffected style. DAILY TELEGRAPH. Mr. Coleridge-Taylor in "A Tale of Old Japan" has written a very pretty setting of the poem by Alfred Noyes. It is another "Hiawatha." If Mr. Taylor had never written "Hiawatha," one might acclaim "A Tale of Old Japan" as an expression of a new personality in English music. There is nothing academic in the music; it is simply written, there is practically no counterpoint, and its frankly melodious character, even in recitatives, will surely appeal greatly to provincial choirs of limited ability. It is a charming work of its kind, and will, no doubt, be immensely popular. STANDARD. The most striking work was Mr. Coleridge-Taylor's "A Tale of Old Japan." The music is delicate and fragrant as the cherry blossoms of the land which inspired the poem. Its melodic outline and dainty scoring are full of charm. The work is so picturesque and attractive that it appeals to the ear as well as to the æsthetic taste. DAILY MAIL. Mr. Coleridge-Taylor's cantata, “A Tale of Old Japan," won a frank success at its first performance at Queen's Hall last night. The composer has chosen a pretty and quaint and touching, but not too touching, ballad by Mr. Alfred Noyes, and has given it a musical setting which suggests a mosaic pattern in its bright colours and dainty themes. DAILY NEWS. It is pretty, simple music, full of colour and picturesqueness. The scoring is clever and animated, and the whole composition made a good impression. GLOBE. It contains much very graceful and imaginative music, especially in the delightful chorus with solo quartet "Peonies, peonies crowned the May," which, in its way, is a little gem. 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'Excellence' is the highest Division, the next is 'Superior,' and below that the classes are Division I., II., &c. Each choir has to sing the stated test-piece and music of its own choice. Forty-five British choirs, and about 130 choirs of other nationalities have entered. They include about 11,000 choralists. It is estimated that board and lodging and rail fare, either from the Friday to Monday or from Saturday to Tuesday, will cost about £2, the amount varying according to the route (FolkestoneBoulogne or Newhaven-Dieppe) and the class of hotel. The Paris Committee is arranging these terms with the transport companies and the hotelkeepers. II. NON-COMPETITIVE Singing. Tuesday, May 28.-This section is open to any choir which may be formed for the occasion. There are no money-prizes, but trophies will be awarded. Each choir may choose its own programme, to last not more than thirty minutes. The pieces may be accompanied or not, but it will not be possible to arrange for orchestral accompaniment, if only because of the difficulty of adequate rehearsal. Entries need not be made before April 15. As the entries for this section are not yet fully made, we cannot give particulars until next month. We understand that Dr. Coward is organizing a large choir recruited from his Leeds and Sheffield choralists. III. CHILDREN'S CHOIRS. 1 May 28. Their first idea was to invite 1,000 decided to offer to entertain But while the Paris Committee will undertake to board and lodge only the 500 L.C.C. children, they will welcome school choirs from any other quarter of this country. The following is a translation of an official communication we have received as to this matter: Any children's choir can compete in this section, providing they meet the whole of their expenses Societies entering Honours Division must fill up Entry Form, but are exempt from all entry fees. This section closes April 15. Please make it quite clear that all children from England may come and compete and are assured of a hearty welcome, and they will most probably be treated in the same way as the L.C.C. children. The Council cannot, however, pay expenses, but will look to their comfort and security and provide them with suitable accommodation in schools or other Institutions at minimum rates. The invitation of the Paris Committee to the children has been carefully considered by the L.C.C. Education Committee, with the result that its acceptance was recommended to the Council. Further the Finance Committee recommend that £600 be allocated to defray the cost of travelling. The children travel on Saturday, May 25, and return on Wednesday, May 29. They will thus have ample time before singing to recover from the fatigue of the journey, and they will be able to spend Monday in seeing the sights of Paris. Dr. Borland will select the choirs from the schools. At the time of writing it is dubious whether the As announced in our last issue the Paris Com-full Council will consent to the expenditure. mittee has very generously and cordially invited British school children to join the Paris children at the junior competition to be held on Tuesday, School choirs from Bradford, Blackpool, Leyton (Farmer Road), Barry (South Wales), and elsewhere have intimated their intention to compete. |