The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-24
MUSICAL REVIEW.

Ernst Relnking has introduced here the magnin'
cent edition Of Beethoven's sonatas, reviewed ana
fingered py Louis K5hler. and published by Z. +.
Peters, of Leipsc and Berlin. No finer casket OF
gems could grace pianIst's sanctum.
The same house also publishes some OF Charles
D'Aveners brilliant transcrptions. Among them
are, .wer Hat Dich Du schoner wald," 20 Thaler
Welt and "Auf Flngeln des Gesanges," by Men,
delssonn; "AIaid Of JUDAH by KGcken Beautiful
Maiden,' from Spohr's "Jess0nda,n and the wen
known La CT Darem.v
Another style Of transcription comes from the
same house In arrangements OF ''Masaniello,' 'wil-
liam Telp' and 'FidelIo' for four hands, and OF
don Giovanni" Figaro and 'LAfricaiue, for
two hands. All OF these prescriptions are exceed
ingly interesting and attractive.
J. Schubcrth d Co. publish the following:
"Recolections OF Central Park Garden" arranged
for the piano, by Kari Klauser. They consist or
"Abendlied;" Vogrs "Cradle Song and "Nigbt
Song;' Haydn's .'serenade'' and variations on the
zurka, by Strauss. The arrangement gives very
fair idea OF the original works, and loses none or
their brllliancy or effect
Hoffman. we hardly think that such q work Is Ut
subject for pianists labors. Besides MI. Hoflman's
style lacks that ease and naturaness OF expression
that cannot be replaced by any amount OF profun..
dity or research The work exhibits great deai Of
Repertoire for small hands, consisting OF Schu-
berts ''Serenade,r two selections from "Puritani"
souvenir nom Linda "Miserere', from ''rroVa-
tore" the immortal quartet from .kigoletto," ran,
tasia ON national airs .'Regata Veneziana" and
Weber's "lnvitati0n h la Danse' all arranged by h.
Maylath. They admirably suited Tor the pur-
pose and VIII De found Of great service to young
pianists
'KeYerle P0etlquen w. Mason. The remarks
which we made concerning Mr.. Hoffman's work VIII
apply with even more lOrce here Tor areverle should
have the merit OF sponaneity at least and this WORK
Is constructed on TOO elaborate a scale, and bears
tire marks or careful fnsh. IL is, however, very
Inc work, and Is pubiisned in an exceedingly hand
William A. Pond Il Co. publish the following
"Goden Tresses," vocal waltz and mazourka. q.
OpeItl. Two charming works, brilliant ana SNOWY
ana evidencng the accomplished musician.
Dits0n X Co. publish collection O musical pearls
for the piano. Among them are l.sZt's magnificent
"Rigoetto,n transcription, "a poipourri rom Nor
ma, y and Beyers fantasia on "Irab lrao..
bismarck Waltz.n Henry suffer. capital
waltz, only that Chopin has supplied the best part OF
1t. the finale spoiis IL completely.
"Ail Al0ne,N nocturne :. Hunters Dream" IAN
tasia. .'The Promenade Polona se, and Amazon
ParlOr Polka w. Bussenius. Belonging to a very
primitive school and good for pianisis OF limited
ideas.
.sSouvenirs SryriensD impromptu. J. Ascher.
Possesses all the characteristic SPARKLE brillIancy
and power OF this favorte composer.
Where love is there Is h0me,n romance for BARI
tone sung In " Oberono and arranged from one VI
Webers melodies by Howard Glover. delightful
work and well arranged also.
'Es hat NIGHT sollen sein,r ballad. Abt Wen
worthy OF such song writer.
dreams" song. w. WeStmeyer. Full OF poetic
sentiment and melOdc beauty.
Benjamin w. Hitchcock publishes very beautiful
little Masonic ODE composed Tor the occasion OF lay
ing the corner stone OF the Masonic Temple. by
Brother Harrison Milard OF st. Cecie Lodge. With
1t are three other little works OF similar character.
j. N. Pattison Co. publish q touching little bal
lad without words called " Resto by Henry Mayer.
II Is extremely interesting In the melody and well
constructed. IL IL g0t up In very handsome form.