The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-11
MUSICAL REVIEW.


Ditson 4 Co. publish a very handsome edition OF
julius Eichbergs latest work, .Ihe Two Cadis,n a
comic opera in one act The plot is the following
Hassan (tenorl son OF the Grand vizier has been
sent on tour Of inspection through the provinces
OF which forty cadis are magistrates. On either
side OF the road which extends from Bagdad 10
Hassoul live the two cads Ben Mush (baritonel and
Ben Kush (bassoI, who are in the habit OF watching
at their windows for a chance TO rob unprotected
travellers. Hassan comes along, and il politely
requested TO present his handsome turban and
scarlet cloak TO the maglsteral robbers who accost
him In turn each making use Of dagger
as a strong argument In his favor Hassan in love
with the fair Anime tsoprano), niece TO Ben Mnsh
who is intended, however, for the other cadi Tho
vizers son the service OF Ben Mush disguised
as a slave In order to be the object Of his anec
ton. The TWO cadis arrange the proposed marriage
and bring out Hassan's cloak and turban we'd
ding presents. He sends for guards to arrest them
and their arrival the two rogues the sup
posed slave OF the robbery. He huInors them for
while and then discovers himself to their utter dis
dition OF their giving up Anime to her lover There
are IL may he seen some very comic situations in
plot Of this Kind which have been skfuy handled by
Mr.. Eichberg The music throughout Is light, popular
and within the reach OF any vocalist The opera
might be given with effect In paror, theatre or
concert hail. requires but little scenic display.
II opens with comic duet by the cads, who are
watching for their prey, each at his window. Then
comes pretty nttle 500, Dy HhSsan anu chdIH-
ing trio without accompaniment. Arnines opening
song Is also very effective and taking. The transit
ton from the key OF minor TO that or A major IL
capially arranged and gives additional brlliancy TO
the song The succeeding duet, for soprano and
tenor Is OF equal merit. The next s one OF the gens
OF the opera, the breakfast quartet. The duet be-
tween The cadis, where each accuses the
other OF highway robbery Is very amusing, al
though not original The finale Is highly effective.
The music Is so simple and catching that IL com
mends itself TO every one We're such works brought
oa In proper style In this city at a good house and
with he al
would be In danger We trust that the American
public IN their rage for opera boUGe will not forget
mat they have composer who can supply them
with the best materials IN musical comedy without
introducing ndecences which should call the blush
of shame TO every intelligent cheek The doctor uf
Alcantara' IL a work which has been everywhere
ceived with favor, and one which we are unlashOp-
able enough 10 prefer muslcay,to Onenbach. Why
not make an effort to populdrize ty
'Dcrnier AmOur;N mazurka sentlmcnale. J. y.
Patfison. one OF the very hest OF this unriyalCd
pianist's many mazurkas. The change OF keys tho
less than live in numberl IN the leading theme "a
managed as TO give an expression anl tender
sentimental the piece which u rarely heard ia works
of. this kind. few sclniiati0ns OF Mr.. Pattison's
peculiar style are scattered through the lnalurka,
aud contrast well with us sentimental character.
''Grecian Bend waltz q. H. Henry. A very
commonplace, embarrassing affair." hardly worth the
paper on which Ii Is written.
strauss well known Telegram waltz Is also
published by this house.
Harry sanderson's "National Guard Polka . same
publishers, IL one OF those dashing characteristic
concert pieces which this pianist gives with such
electrical effect. This H. however simplined form.
for few fingers or wrists have SUFFICIENT nervous
power In them for Mr.. Sandersons octave ana tenth
passages.
Louis Trip, OF Louisville, publishes III Would Not
Call Her Back Again. o song, by Green Anderson.
The composer In this piece displays musical ability
VI q nature IN accordance with w lrst pspas.