The Sun.
London, England, 1868-10-09 00:00:00

THE MUSICAL MONTHLIES.

HANOVER-SQUARE this month contains a brilliant
valse, " Felice," from the pen of its talented editor,
Lindsay Sloper ; and had this been the only piece
in the current number its brilliant and exquisite
melody would have rendered the October part re-
markable. But, in addition to this delightful waltz,
we have another fine composition from the accom-
plished Kuhe, entitled " Shadows and Sunlight," a
worthy companion piece to the editor's waltz, and
the two sparkling compositions appearing in one
number renders it the most attractive that has yet
been published of this high-class musical magazine.
BOND-STREET.—The October number is one of
more than ordinary excellence, and contains no
less than five pieces of new and original music. The
ballad, " Passing away into Suuligh,,,, is sweet and
pretty, and llopkins's Lancers Quadrille, one of the
best sets that has yet appeared. Mr. Taylor's song,
" Beautiful Spirit" will secure numerous admirers,
and Mr. C. Coote's Galop, "After Dark," is, per-
haps, one of his best productions. No. 10 well
sustains the high reputation and extensive patron-
age which this very lively and popular magazine has
secured amongst the numberless admirers of light
and pretty music. . .

EXETER HALL.—The most striking piece this
month is contributed by Mr. Kuhe—a selection
from Mendelssohn's " St. Paul"—and, although it
requires some considerable talent to do it justice,
yet it will do that which a great quantity of music
does not, viz., repay any amount of trouble bestowed
upon it. To a sound and skilful performer the
piece is all that can be desired. Mr. John Barnett
has composed some pretty music. to.a song, "Thou
art the way," and Mr. J. C. Brown has set a very
old hymn to a new and beautiful melody.
Messrs. Robert Cocks and Co,, of New Burling-
ton-street, have published two new national songs,
that doubtless will take a prominent place amongst
the favourite ballads of the country. One is en-
titled " The Gallant Tars of England," the other
" The Soldiers of our Land," and we can say with
perfect truth that it is some years since two better
songs were published. While being more than
ordinarily appropriate for public festivities they will
always be heard with the greatest delight and plea-
sure both at the concert room and the family
circle, an honour very few songs attain.
Messrs. Boosey have just published a quantity of
new music, both vocal and instrumental, of more
than ordinary merit. To the proficient pianeste we
recommend the " Chant du Soir," and " Rose et
Papillon," by Boscovitz, and " Other Days," by
Gollmick, and the light and general players will
find " The Maiden Hair Valse," a very telling
piece. A ballad, entitled " Blue Eyes," is very
pretty. Claribel's last new song, " When I was
young and fair," will fully maintain her reputation.
We have also received the first number of The
Sacred Musical Cabinet, which bids fair to be a suc-
cess; but the wonder of all wanders is Mozart's
opera, " Don Juan," arranged for pianoforte solo
for one shilling !
Messrs. Metzler's latest novelty is a very telling
song, entitled " The dear Girls of England," and
fortunate, indeed, will be the vocalist, both in
public and private, who selects it for execution ;
an encore or a kiss for it will be certain. " Ring
on, Sweet Angelus," by Gounod, arranged as a
duet, will be7generally welcome ; and the merry
piece by Parker, " The Fun of the Fair," certainly
ought to secure a very extended circulation, as it is
of more than ordinary goodness.