The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-02-02
MUSICAL REVIEW.

or the present day 10 come across real gem amid the
OF trash that poured forth by our publishers
work Of this kind is as grateful an oasis 10 the
desert wayarer for 1t is seldom that such aridity Of
IDEAS is found such OF publications We must
again censure publishers for bringing out good
mus iciany works in a paltry style and dressing up
trash the fashionable mode Of the engravers art
There exqise little fugitive pieces Of Schubert
& Schurnann, in which there is poetry and music
in every note and yet they published
In tho most common and patry form. Beside
them find trashy ballad salon piece, which any
beginner may improvse, and which abounds in mis-
takes and violations of The laws Of melody and har
mony, engraved in the most beautiful manner aud
adorned with splendid title page. II is gratifying to
luo however that of the leading publishers have
taken the in their hands in good earnest and
refuse the trash that is daily brought to them. The
publishers should have the regard for their bus-
ness reputation that merchants and business IN
| other pursuits have How would 1t be If large dry
goods clothing house to palm of Chatham street
| goods on their customers simply because the
latter were inexperienced trusted in The repu-
| taon of the establishment? Such an establishment
could continue its business for any considerable
! length OF time And yet the OF some Of the
music publishers similar. Again. II is an insu, to the
public 10 allow the name Of any person to be attached
composition its author, except the genuine COM
poser We have seen extracts from operas, ballads,
watzes gallops, in fine, every description or music,
published in this city as the o; persons who stole
them bodily from European sources Plaglarsms and
"reminiscences two very different thingl We find
the Italian opera hundreds oil choice gems taken from
the music of the Catholic Church, but always adapted
the subject and worked up with original ideas in the
| most effective We have masses which embody
scenes from operas but seldom in an eligous spirit
Among the works select for present review the
first and important Is the Oratoro OF Daniel by
George i. Brstow No grander contribution to Ameri
music has been given this plaintive soul
melting introduction for the orchestra and chorus
expresses the lamentations OF the children OF Israel in
their captivity, and is perfect musical illustration Of
the By the rivers Of Babylon there sat down.
yea, we wept when remembered Zion; we hanged
narps upon the willows in the midst thereof" The tenor
solo OF Azarah Come, let US return" breathes OF
h ana ~ oyo1 sn nUpe ,hs s"
quartet OF Daniel and the three children,
u.s. rss @ .nS sns
for the angel one OF the most dramatic and effective
soprano airs to be found in oratoro The orchestra
q medium TO describe the awful majesty OF the
Most High and the terror and glory that surrounds HIS
messenger The quartet. "Relarn unto thy rest" is
In spirit OF t6ankfulness and confidence. They shat
trust in the Lord perhaps tho grandest and most
sou-strring member Of the oratorio. A wild Baby
lonian chorus in praise Of impious Nebuchadanza
and intensely dramatic chorus, Cast them I'M in
which speak the angry passions OF tho doaors against
effective foil TO the devotional prayers OF
the three children A well wrought fugue at the
sa chow e.e snS sisa 7y loving
cludes the first part The second part is circet
Of gems Daniels appeal 70 the impenitent king,
the exora,ons Of the people OF God, the advent Of
the angel Of the Lord, companion piece with ''ne
dweetn" the beautiful duet between the soprano
and alto the conversion OF the Babylonian king and
the grand finale Of the same high standard as the
preceding members.
J. II. Thomas has temperance song, which Is well
adapted for popular use in the cause for which Is de-
IN il. Tho words are ' by E. z c. Judson.
Beautiful Dreamer schottisch"-Mar1on Foster.
An e5cesa ming sT me sssy ana
fu melody of the barcarole style. Tho accompani-
ment is particularly effective.
tripping Through the Meadows" Molloy; trash.
tribe anpretcndns in character but good in its way.
| Dodworth Son publish the foowing:-
lies Bards du Potomac, waltz, Murray; fair; has
/ some very good ideas and some very poor ones.
| La Lucille" new dance, Allan Dodworth: very
anS sor Of poxs
melody.
lie sabre March," from tho "Grand Duchess" two
three OF the of this well known opera clevery
! and effectively strung together.
| Hall Il Son publish the following
"Softiy the Light OF Day. solo and trio, Danks
| very pleasing and simple and not wanting In character
Don Carlos, arranged by Fradsl; 3 very patry ar-
''Esiela," waltz air Mrs. TORY. An excellent study
Tor sraining soprano voice and testing the power OF
Y
waiting still for Thee ballad, scoucia; simple,
! beautiful melody, but smscks OF plagiarism.
| Dtson n Co. has the following
"The Joyful Journey baritone song n, Marschner
some Cue spirit in 4; bot few musical IDEAS
"Fare nee Well" Hopkins. very beautiful song
| and fun OF paintye expression.
my secret" Basstord; trash.
! "Wnen Tofs Have Ceased,p Beckett; song Of
! medium value.
Hour Of Sweet Repose," song Howe; excellent
subject for bass contrsto with striking and
| attractive accompaniment.
"Le Clarion des zouaves polka mh,airc, ). Egshard.
The general character is In keeping with the name.
there are ono or two common and distasteful move
| ments In u, but the rest are spirited ana good
arranged By Wheeler from v Gabrels csniaia Dream
land. Martial and inspiring IN the vocal part There
| is only one good idea in the ACCOMPANIMENT and that
becomes HOMOGENEOUS by constant repetition.
"herry. Right Merry are We Dsbecker laugh.
ing song With fair sort ot NEEDY and chorus sl@os.
note for note win one OF Tony PASTORS songs Jockey
REST, Darling. Rest, lullaby. nssy; trash.
| secrets, y song, uarbsl trash.
rrenlane publishes the following
"subito Mazurka'' Jasienski poor attemp, to
into mazurkA There Is little connection OF idea or
proper use Of chromatc aud apeggo passages In this
| piece.
| .Juveaie Party Gslop,'' Jaseuski; trash.
"As Pants the Heart, sacred song W. r. Johnston;
| an excellent addition to church music.
! ia Belle Dsnseuse,' mazurka, Cub very good,
| sparkling piece d. for the concert well - the
parlor The nrst theme ornsmented with trplss and
'Jenny Who Lives 10 tho Delin ballad J. r.
Thomas written ~ popular STYLE but inferior 70 the
greater number OF this popular aud faciie composers
| works
"when Survey the wondrous Cross, " sacred vocal
/ quarette v. H. Johnston very poor and unintsr.
| esting piece.
"Radcal wai'zes" ?. Tremsln; middling; me intro
| duction Is very poor
Trum pier. Of Philadelphia, has a sacred song called
| aBethehpm," with Gounods name attached 10 IT. but
we can hsvdly credit II without sufficient proof that
| the author Of Faust" ever composed such trash.
| Holmes, % Brooklyn publishes song called LADY,
Now Ny Hsnt Oner,' words by Thomas Manahan,
hv WoIl.N Il vorv
| there is very eSever quartss a. the end OF H.
AcCpssr on TBbv AvRSrE : About four o'clock yes
terday afternoon Noy named David Hsrt, aged eight
years was run over carpenters wagon, near For.
iesh street, Third avsne AID considerably injured 10