The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-08
MUSICAL REVIEW.

'Tcyy Watz.u GugliemO. This corresponds motto
for note with the waltz published here under the
name OF the 'Maud Waltz" by J. Levy. This Is
republication from London, where the waltz was
published many years ago. 1t is singular how there
should be two composers who would write the same
work without the slightest difference in either
version. Gugielmo Is well known composer
In London, and this waltz Is creditable to him.
.Remmy March.n wengarteu. A brilliant, dash.
Ing piece, which, on the piano, in the orchestra or
with Il military band is alike attractive. remark
ably handsome title page increases liz attraction for
the paror
DItson & CO., New York and Boston, publish the
foliowng:-
Laughing Song' from "Marion Lescautn
Auber This Is the chejcd'guDre OF Carlotta PATHS
selections and, as sung by her. Is gem of rare ex
cellence. 1t fairly bubbles over with merriment and
will draw laugh from the verest cynic.
use non Petra Ia yittima" baritone song from
Mercadantes LA vestale.n Full of passion and ex-
preston and highly declamatory in char acter.
"XenIa." Meyer Lutz. AS sung by Christine Nils
son. The opening recitative is set or by pleasing
little theme for the piano. and the succeeding an
1dne sweet Drea m OF Loye,n Is tercenSe-like In
swe etness aud oppression. After very pretty in
terlude for the piano alone, the voice has ma2urka
theme not original by any means, but nevertheless
good. II concludes with what might be termed a
''Come Paride Vezloson This ls the favcyite
baritone cavatna IRON DonizetNs "Eiixir Of Loven
''By the Blue Sea" song. II. Smart. The melody
IS mediocre and the accompaniment IS expressive
OF the restless manner of the sad sea wave.h
con Hush Thee My BABY quartet Arthur s.
the harmony is rich ana varied. There Is no strain
ing after erect but everything Ia quite In keeping
with the subject.
"When Sparrows Buildn song Virginia Gabriel,
Very beautiful. The melody Is tender and express
sye and the unbroken succession OF riplets in the
accompaniment serves as charming framework
for 1T.
Through Valley, Through Forest,n duet, as sung
by Nine. Parepa-Rosa and Brignoi. By Blangn
Consists OF short melodic phrases in dialogue form.
"Les Courriers Caprcen Theodore Ritter.
graceful, well wrought composition probably OF
the best calculated TO display the parlor elegance OF
the composers pianism. IL shows what true can
eject without having recourse TO sens alton.
'.MOonliqht Nigntsu eighteen studies, by Stephen
Heller. These are little works which should be In
the HANDS OF every pianist pupil or otherwise. With
distinctive character or melody and general con-
sructon which renders them fitting subjects for the
parlor or concert room, they are admirable studies
Benjamin W. Hitchcock, Beekman street, pub.
fishes some new numbers or his Dime and Half
Dime series. The former has reached to the nftieth
number ami the latter collection TO the 150n. Botn
series contain an endless variety OF vocal and
srumental music. all OF which seems to be carefully
selected in reference TO merit and popularity The
names OF such composers Ms Thomas, Willard San
derson, &C., in original pieces ana selections from
OF every age are strong indications OF the pro-
gress made by cheap music IN this city.
NeoIec WhB 0 w., poaeihoASt P"ohoh wv ioHoW-
fng:-
Hctoria Polka" Albert Holland. A very at
tractive salon piece which is destined to become
popular IN every ballroom
''Aladcap and Uopgoblin Galops." Faust. Carl
Faust exces in brilliant salon galops. which are de-
void Of all tcchaica, difficulties. Both Of these are
good In their line.
'In tho Land OF my Birth let me Die,n Song. j.
r. Magruder. commonplace melody and an ex-
ccedingly crude accompaniment,
Every one knows Lumley's DIVISIONS In a Dream,n
winch Theodore Thomas introduced at his popular
concerts. This establishment publishes The "Zther
Solo," arranged for the piano by j. M. Deems.
"Radctzky March, This 10 very good four hand
arrangement OF Strauss celebrated work.
'Swift as the Wind Ga0p.n j. u. Muller. Taking
and brilliant and by no means diriicult
la Petite Chnpele," n0I'cedn dc salon. oscar
Schmidt. A charming work OF the monastery
Bells' and shepherds Little Ber' order.
William Han Son publish the "Formosa Galopn
might be expected from the high reputation Of the
composer They are better adapted for orchestra,
however, than The piano.
W. A. Pond Co. publish very pretty ballad by
the same composer, called "Dreamng Eyes.u Tho
melody IL repleie with tenderness and suits the
words admirably.
Litolf publishes Mehui's 'Joseph" and Hnmmei's
Sonatas Ia very neat, convenient and cheap form.
The classical publications OF this house have become
very popular and are unryalled in their line.
Edward Holman publishes, Mt Schirmer's. Broad
way one OF hls best aud most ambitious works,
grand fantasia, called "Whip Poor Will" 1t Is
work genuine merit, Astounding In many novel
and yet artistic effects A shepherds song which IL
introduced has n charming accompaniment In the
bass. IL viii be worth while for any pupil TO study
this piece FOR style aud exact.