Music: New Records, Dec. 28, 1953

Bach: Cello Suites Nos. 1 & 3 (Antonio Janigro; Westminster). Ingratiating performances of these rarely heard, unaccompanied works. Italian Cellist Janigro plays with refined pitch, sweetness of tone and devoted care.

Dubois: The Seven Last Words of Christ (Boston Chorale, organ and soloists conducted by Willis Page; Cook). A major effort by a minor 19th century composer. The disk is notable chiefly for its remarkable sound reproduction, some stirring choral singing, and the beautiful soprano voice of Margo Stagliano. Available in binaural recording, too.

Franqaix: Sérénade B-E-A (Pasquier Sextet; Esoteric). A perfumed, witty...

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