The New York herald., 1870-04-26
MUSICAL REVIEW.


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Dodworth, Astor place. publishes the "FrouF Frou
waltz" written by the cher d'orchestre at Daiys
oUou theatre. The Introduction least In the open
ing bars Ia rather cold and severe In contrapuntal
sense but II glides into q beautiful melody with q
riplet accompaniment. The themes Of tho waltz
are pretty, but there Is q want OF freedom In their
treatment which mars their innate merits. 1t Is,
however, the work OF an accomplished musician.
fine portrait OF "Frou-Frou" adorns the title page.
Henry Litollf publishes the folowng:-
A very neat and elegant edition or the operas OF
"Lucia Iii Lammermoor' and "L'EIlisir d'A more"
thirty classical airs for bass baritone voice. from
the best masters; sonatas antasias variations and
fugues, by Mozart for four hands, the conceros and
fantasas Of Beethoven. Those great works are sold
prices which win bring them within the reach of all
lovers OF music The composers Of the classical airs
are Bach, Handeh Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Web er
and Schubert, and the dates Of composition extend
from 1880 to 1928.
Dts0n d Co. publish the following:-
Guardian Angel" duet. Gounod. A gem OF real
value, coored by Of the composers most charac
teristic accomplishments Like all good music 1t
is simplicity In prOpta persona and commends itself
TO all by freedom from restraint and natural flow Of
melody That we consider the greatest charm of
any piece vocal or Instrumental True music is
1t loses all interest
.'Iike the Lark" duet Abt. A little waif Of
melody joyous and sparkiin z and too short and
evanescent 10 produce a lasting Impression.
Ring on Sweet, Angeles +" duet Gonnod. very
probably effective to certain degree when sung by
good artists.
..Nataiien Waltz Oesten. This is an easy ar.
rangement OF Labitzy's well known piece.
Parting" song. Krebs. Fair, well and artisticay
constructed out OF commonplace material.
ley Richards. An easy and popular arrangement OF
this beautiful song, in the stereotyped style OF tran
''What Do the Angels Dream Of Mother ~ song.
Gounod. Nothing of any particular interest In It,
style and harmony of structure Cements sonatas
without rival He, it may be said is the founder of
the modern sonata school, This work is an excellent
specimen OF his great powers.
LA Bella Cappricciosa," polonaise. Hummel.
ture and this polonaise is standard work. There Is
something In it that arrests the mind Of the listener
at once. It's apparently fugitive yet systematic in
is construction and the cooring is Kaleidoscope in
character, presenting beauties at each hearing.
= T. Gordon, Broadway, publishes the folowing:,.-
Boscovitz We do mot like military fanrares Of any
kind on the piano, but this Is better than the average
..JubIlate Deo,n anthem. II. Mlllard. The open.
ing, IN six-eight time, is joyous and pleasing being
believe, under the name Of "Pro Peccatis" and AFTER
wards the 'Cuus Animam," note for note, and,
lastly, the "Inaammalusn Rossinis name would be
.Oberon," fantasia. Leybach. An exceedingly
brilliant and effective fourhanded arrangement OF
the principal naorceauI from Webers immortal work.
"Angel Of Heaven Waltzes., Charles Viola. Very
commonplace and childish. The composer forgot the
eight bar measure In his themes, and having got
good idea in the commencement he rings changes on
| IL al rGuSednL
.sDornr0schen." Bendel. The melody is one of
| those taking themes that are admirably suited for
| transcription. On it Mr.. Bendel has raised fairy
structure of the most beautiful kind.
''The Golden Fleece" caprice. X. r. Trench. A
very peculiar and quaint work, constructed on good
model which is faithfully followed throughout
liSIt nntern9 little ~ work and one to be- admred
| "Der Freischntz," variations Pacher. The theme
is the great tenor aria In the first act The varia
tons are excellent and Hertzike in their construc
"Feux Follets," valse brilliante A. lie Due A
peculiar sort OF theme to start WITH and not over i'll
'erroi de pAmazone," Boscovtz. A splendid galop,
with the ring OF the true metal in it, and adorned In
"Under the Palms." Boscovitz. The themes, which
are all Of the march ORDER are very pretty and the
'Chant du Matin," idyl. Boscovitz. A singular
for this piece, which is Of the berceuse
order than anything else. 1t ia the work OF true
Lord, Forever at my side,n quartet from a
msi9dy i9 by e AS arranged ;S @ 9y g. L. IT. aaaam mere
''The Impetuous Galop." st. George. crozier or
the schoolboy order; an amateurs crudest concep-
Thou, One Bright star" song: J. ". Parson Price.
Another amateur effusl0nand melancholy example Of
inexperienced attempts at compO OstiOn.
sylvester Schottsch." Louis Baeppler Common
place and unnteresting.
Golden Stars GalOp.n L. StreabOrR. Good for
pianists Of tender years and undevelopet fingers.
Night Song" Jean vogt Founded on a Men
BARBER Of Seville -Four hands. A. Delaseurlc
Intended for teacher and pupil and comprising some
inrerna I'm s1s Gaop" eIU Kains @ As ne Work fu Of
brio, spirit and electric dash An andante lntrOduc
ducon In three four time seems rather out Of place
in it.
Fairchild & Dwyer publish O large collection of
well selected popular anh classical songs and piano
Benjamin W. Hitchcock Beekman street. has
very interesting collection Of music and reading mat
ter in the May number of his excellent magazine. A
likeness OF Miss Kellogg, with an appended sketch OF
that charming vocalist, adorns the first page, and
Mr.. Lester Wallack is engraved and biographed In
another part OF the book The music cansiss Of the
bright be the Place of thy Souln quartet. James
Taylor The theme is rather monoonous and unin-
sQueen of my Heart" song. Dr. W. j. wetmore.
charming melody, full of expression.
EMILY GaOp.D James NJ. Deems A spirited
"danceable" affair, well suited for the orchestra.
"Pensee du Moment" }" waltz. X. BarnekOv One
OF the sentimental order OF watzes, and very good
We cannot agree with Hstcncock's Magazine in its
sweeping denunciation OF musical conservatories in
this city That there abuses in some OF these in
sphere we freely admit, but they are positive good
and decided improvement on the system OF private
teachers The latter became such an intoerable nui
sance on account OF the many charlaans who, with
the portentous word "Proiessor'' ITO their names
that they were the very cause Of originating RESPONSE
BILE institutions which are ever open to publc inspec
ton and criticism, and some OF which have stood
| every test bravely Besides, great deal more can
be done with pupils from the spirit OF emulation and
ambition engendered by the conservatory system
than by any private lessons In a parlOr, where the
piano Is generally considered by the unwilling be-
ginner as n nuisance and the professor" an intole
4 rable bore.
KILLED BY A PREMATURE BLAsT.-Mr Lnsner s.
1 Nash died at KeOkuk, Iowa, few days since. HIS
home was In Peoria, Ill.,: but he had contract FOL
| constructing canal around the Des MOines rapids
HIS death Was 0ccastOned by premature explosion
| while he was engaged IN blasting rock. He was
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