The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-27
MUSICAL REVIEW.
william Han 4 Son publish the folio wing:-

william Han Son publish the foll0wing:-
''rhe Wheel OF Fortune,n nlorceau de salon. ]. DE
JasienskL very clever and artistic work, In which
the main theme In six eight time is ornamentcd
and varied by figure OF trplots which only
thorough musician can make palatable. We do not
like the transition to the bravura style commenc
ing on the sixth page which appears rather forced.
''Fr0nt Face March," Steinha.en. A spirited,
stirring march, which has become one Of Grafulla's
favorites. 1t Is rather too heavy for the piano. but
the themes are all good and inspiring.
"Puritan's Daughter Quadrllles." Anthony Rein,
Jr. Very few musicians could have made such
brilliant and attractive set OF quadries out OF such
poor materials are afforded In this dreary work of
Bale. The themes are well CHOSEN, and the ar
rangement displays originality and tact
Schirmer publishes very extraordinary compost
ton by Richard Hoffman, called . SONATA Boure,"
founded on auch themes as the first figure OF the
"Lancers,n 'rhree Blind Nice" and "Pop Goes the
Weaseln 1t can only be considered as a curiosity,
and serves no purpose in which any intelligent mu-
slcian would take any interest. The last OF the
themes mentioned IS arranged as a tarantela, and
possesses at least the merit OF quan.ness and Pc
cnliarity. Mr.. Hoffman might be better employed
than attending TO such things
"lhe Happy Tears are Falng.' Song. Henry Q.
Watson An exquisite gem as far as the melody is
concerned and the accompaniment IS q little tone
trash which is too often inflicted upon us, and we
only wish there were more of the same standard OF
DodwOrth publishes pretty, attractive little song
called "Les Rag0ns ct les Ombres," In which the
ideas OF sunshine and shadow are faithfully carried
out in the music
Fairchd publishes "The Nnepins Quadrllle" and
Little Maggie May,n being the two last numbers OF
DIVERS handsome Musical Corones. They are good
Diison Co. publish the following
"Parium des Fleurs Waltz" Charles Wells. An
exceedingly effective and brilliant work whlcn will
prove lasting iavorte in the paror concert hall.
lie Is Schulho all through; but as long as the mate
mil orr 90 W. IN mi m IA 10
The same house have purchased the entire collec-
ton OF musical works. upwards OF seventy In num-
Der, hitherto published by Mason Brothers. The
catalogue includes, among other well known books,
tine popular mason and hoadley Piano Method"
"RoOt's Cabinet Organ Instructor" "Carmna
Sacra" Jubilee &c. We are Informed that this
addition to the list OF publications by Messrs Ditson
Co. makes 1t equal IN extent and value to that OF
all other publishers in the United States combined
"Fideio;" Potpourri. Charles Wells. About the
plano. As well might Mr.. Wes select the Ninth
SYMPHONY. He displays good deal OF ability, how
"Florence schottish.r W. j. Lemon In the lam
guage OF A. Ward an ''ornary sort Of affair"
G. A. Osborne Very little transcription about them,
unless tnAt they are s,mPaed ad m1sem =, .,o,o
dance sunes s when any pianist might Sit down and
improylse AZ moments notice.
''Ilst'nlng on the Ill.," song. II. Smart. very
pretty little song, unpretentiOus and pquant.
"The Daisy Valley" Ballad. Anthony Nlsh. TO
which we emphaticay say psh Good Tor primary
International Boat Race Galop.n M. Hasser
The composer might be llttle more original over
such subject 1t would i be hard for any crew 70
"Pique Dame overture" four bands. suppe
very clever arrangement by Theodore Herbert, Of
'Stay, Gentle Moon, Awhile" ''The Wanderers
Dream, -" "Adleu to the Woodlands" and ''5ey, NV
wel-known songs handsomely published, ana
bound to become favorites. The TRANSACTIONS OF
these German songs are exceedingly poor. .,
Lyon Healy. Chicago, publish the "Don Parasol
Mazurka." Hertel. commonplace sort OF piece,
which will not bear criticism
8. I. Gordon publishes the following
ia Syphiden A. Fesca. This Is an elaborate
work, which displays considerable thought ana
the COMPOSER Is anaca%ainted With The techniaue Of
piano. 1t begins with very effective choral,
severe and simple and then merges for few bars
and might be left out without injury to the rest OF
the work. Probably If these few measures were
are unlntellgible for the piano. The succeeding
andante cadbite Is very pretty and rendered douoy
same THEME is repeated in the bass with arpeggo
accompaniment for the right hand. This part Is 100
canes aa IS as hs 5ae We o IKE the
octaves in the first introduction OF the subject After
an0ner tn purpose ns s and
| theme, which IN itself, would make an excellent
"o is Tne ae + poor and
orchestral work, likely, but entirely unsulted for the
piano.
1--WE live but Once.r Galop G. Helnsdorr So
so. Good Tor dancing not calling for any special
comment.
Medley Burlesque., Arranged by +. Mack Mr..
Mack might be more proltaby employed than dab
bling in such trash.
''The Organlsrs's Companions collection Of
gems for the organ. s, T. Gordon A very desirable
arrangement, too, and handsomely got up.
''rhe Beacon that Lights Me Home" Song. ]. l..
GattOn. pretty little gem which commends itself
at once TO every singer.
''Uh, Sweet and Fairn Song. A. s. Sullivan. A
work worthy OF MendessOhn's graceful pen.
Mr. j. N. PattisOn, after long absence from the
field, Is engaged upon some Of those sparkling works
50 characteristic OF his brilliant style.
Benjamin Hitchcock publishes the first number OF
his new musical magazine, which supplies want IN
musical literature long felt The selections
cellent, and among the best OF his dime music Series
''The starry Flag'' national song by Henry Mard
IL one worthy Of such popular and accomplished
composer.