The Sun.
London, England, 1868-05-11 00:00:00

THE MUSICAL MAGAZINES.

llmiovEit SQUARE, this month, is a very attrac-
tive number. It opens with a very well-written
piece by Sidney Smith, entitled " Evening Rest,"
which is followed by a very beautiful ballad by
Blumenthal, called "Love, the Pilgrim." Ignace
Gibson contributes another excellent composition,
" Spring Breezes," and a melodious song by J. L.
Hatton, "It is the golden spring time," completes
the collection for May. The whole of the music is
quite equal to any that has hitherto been published
in this very favourite monthly, and is well calcu-
lated to sustain the reputation the magazine has
secured under the excellent guidance of its accom-
plished editor, Mr. Lindsey Sloper.
BOND STREET is as sparkling and joyous as ever.
Mr. Charles Coote gives us another of his exhilara-
ting waltzes, entitled "The Azella." Mr. Charles
Blamphin adds another beautiful melody eutiaed
" Nellie," and Mr. Robert Coote gives us a very
characteristic set of quadrilles called " The
Marionettes," which will most certainly become a
great favourite. Mr. H. Clifton contributes a new
song, entitled, " The Way to be Happy," which is
as good as any of the many popular melodies
he has hitherto composed. The magazine is alto-
gether one of very great excellence, and of such a
varied kind that it cannot fail to pleas;; and call
forth approbation from a very large class of patrons
it has, by its entertaining power, pernmently se-
cured.

EXETER HALL will, by its collection of sacred
music, this month add to its already well-acquired
reputation. The music consists of a sacred song
by Randeggar " There's Rest in Heaven ;" a piano-
forte piece, by Callcott ; a new hymn of praise, by
Macfarren ; a sacred duet, " Rest Yonder," by
Smart; anti a very beautiful piece for the harmo-
nium. All is as good as can be, and the current
number must tend to increase the estimation in
which the magazine is now generally held.
Messrs. Cocks, of New Burlington-street, have
just issued a second edition of the Appendix to
Hamilton's Modern Instructor for the pianoforte,
by F. West, which contains some of the most cele-
brated pieces, so simply yet he,atifally arranged
that it must become a book of general use for all
students of the instrument. It is worthy the
most extensive patronage, which it is certain to
command.

Messrs. Davidson, of Regent-street, have just
published six new songs, composed by Miss Amy
Coyne. The airs are exceedingly melodious, and
speak highly in favour of the talent of the young
composer. 'We can recommend them as the pret-
tiest collection of ballads we have seen for a very
long time.
Messrs. Metzler's, of Great Marlborough-street,
latest issue comprises a number of new songs by
Gounod, Arthur Sullivan, and Mr. G. B. Allen.
The first composer gives a very sweet song entitled
" The Fairy Voyage," and a sacred composition
called " Earth is no Resting Place." Mr. Allen
has chosen some words written by Longfellow, called
" The Children's Hour," for a musical setting, and
a very pretty ballad it is. "In the Summer long
ago" Mr. A. Sullivan has given us a ballad that will
certainly become a universal favourite.
Messrs. Duff and Stewart, of Oxford-street, have
just published some compositions of Mr. W. V.
Wallace, which, whilst being very attractive pieces,
are by no means difficult of accomplishment by a
moderately advanced musician. The " Danse Cos-
saque," "Air Russe," and " Caprice Heroique,"
are each and all worthy a place itf the portfolio of
every person of taste, as they cannot fail to elicit
high commendation when performed with the at-
tention they deserve.

THE GRESHAM LECTURES.—We are requested
to state that the Gresham Lectures, at Gresham College,
Basinghall-street, will in future be delivered in Latin at
6 and in English at 7 o'clock in the evening, instead of at
12 and 1 in the day, as heretofore.