The New York herald., 1871-01-08

OF the composers numerous mazurkas. The
graceful themes are ngenIously and arstically in-
terwoven with the tonic and dominant tones OF the
bells Pattson has made specially or mazurka
writing, and has given 10 the public some OF the
most elegant specimens IN this line that have been
published. HIS last is his best.
Ditson Il Co. publish the following
"Marche Triumphale D'Isay.n Leopold De Meyer.
This Is one OF the "Lion Pmnist'sn old works, COM
posed during his stay IN Italy. II was published
long since by Schubert and ranks OF the best OF
De Meyers work. For military band IL would be
invaluable. The present edition needs some correc.
tions in false harmonies winch have crept into it.
.Boston Dip Waltzes.n J. $. Knight. Common
place aud very crude IN the arrangement OF Strauss
themes. Several mistakei-perhaps Typographical
In chords. The work Is too good, however, for the
abominable style OF dance It illustrates.
sonata q. b. Martini trevised edition by Carl
Banckj. Adopted by the Conservatories OF Music In
We do not know what benefit sucn a work can
ever do the pupils OF those conservatores; for al
though the composer has shown skill ana cultivation
In tue construction OF II, there Is nor atom OF
melody or ineligible theme IN the materials used
by him.
Longing song. Abt. WIN compare with this
lavorite song writer's 'Sleep Well"
"Wearv.n Song. Virginia Gabriel. Very simple
and capable OF beng rendered with much express
sion.
The house republishes In handsome octave form
the Life and Letters OF Beetnoven," on which work
cheles and ,ring. It Is the most complete and
Interesting work on the subject we have IN EnaliSA,
and no one TO whom the memory Of the giant mu J.
clan is dear should be without ir.
william A. Pond K Co. publish the following
"Blrdie.o Song. Vienna Demorest. This charm
ing song was composed expressly for ana Is sung 10y
Nilsson. 1t is real gem, and reflects tho highest
credit on the ar young composer. We have not
seen any OF CARRIERS songs that can compare with
II. The swedish nightingale has placed 1t one o.
the first on her gfoert0tre.
''lhe Light Fantastic Galop,n by the same COM
poser, Is sparkling and full OF good popular thcme-.
Miss Demorest has gwen ample evidence OF talent
in both works which should be stlll further oe-
veloped.
"Helter sketer Gaop.n Faust. The gaops OF
this writer are ever welcome lavortes in the ba-
room, ana this is up TO his usual standard
Bertha Galop.n Christian Berge Brilliant aud
easy and with popular sparkling subjects.
"Star OF the Vale" Ballad. 4. J. Cook. The
melody Is Scottish In character and very beauti ul
"Ah Never Dream My Love Can Change.n song.
J. X. Thomas. This Is IA new and revised edition oil
public layore worthy el the composer OF "Beanti-
Iui Isle OF the sea- aud "Happy be Thy Dreans.D
"At the Rising Of the Moon.r Ballad. ID. Frank
Tully. A commonplace, siX-cignt time melody, IL OF
presenting any feature worth speaking OF.
"Oh Gently Sleep.D Serenade W. Taubert A
charming little song, full or grace and tenderness
Faircmd Droyer publish tne ioowIng:-
"Love Smiles No MOre,n Song Charles Bessnitz
very beautiful song, not the least charm OF which
is its simplicity.
''All for the Want OF Beau.n Song f. J. barrett
Another gem or beauty and simplicity,