The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-16
MUSICAL REVIEW.

| There has been seldom summer like the present
one, during which music publishing has been al
most at standstill. The dog days are not favor
able to composers and the patrons OF the music
publishers do not care to practice new works when
the thermometer ia among the nineties. The fall
season, however, win be so prolific in the opera,
oratoro and concert line that the music publishers
viii undoubtedly be reused out OF their present
lethargy and the city will be hooded with musical
| works OF all kinds. Rulman's magnificent Vienna
lady orchestra opening ct Steinway Hall on Sep
TENDER H. win exert powerful influence in bring
| ing new European compositions into the field.
Ernest Reinklng, Fourth avenue is the agent OF
two OF the most celebrated houses in Europe-Peters
|! & Breitkopf and Haertel-and has now made ar
rangements with the house OF Schott at Mayence.
The classical publications Of these houses are supe
rior to anything we have ever seen in regard to
neatness, elegance and general appearance.
J. N. Pattison Co. publish delightful little song
''shut the Door sof:ly,r by Pattiscn. 1t would
make valuable feature in the repertoire Of Wam-
bold or Henry.
Hall 4 Son publish the following
"Original POlOnaise.' Julien. This work. the
most attractive feature OF the Terrace Garden con-
certs, has just appeared for the first time in plano
form, 1t is very brilliant has go" in every bar OF
it, and all the themes are taking and we'll worked
up. The Efadle, which Is so effective for the
chestra loses some what In plano FORM and change
here Is desirable. ~
"Ihe Orient" nocturnc. A. W. Hawthorn. The
subject is very simple and unprctcnding, but the
treatment OF 1t Is rather flord and ornate. The
composer shows much skill In creating technical
difficulties where one would not expect them.
"Wil YOu Galop2n William Keatng, ls good
aancing galop, without any pretenslons beyond the
''Jesus, Saviour of Ny Soul" II. p banks. This
was written for the quartet OF DR.. Adams church,
and 1t does not refect much credit on its author.
There are some very unpleasant things IN ITS counter
point and one or two themes are better suited for the
minstrel hall than the Clurch
Ditson Co. publish the foll0wlng:-
''Wood Nymph's Call" L. Williams. Wis is one
OF Mme Parepa ROsa's well-known songs, aud q
eomee' 'ei Barring ling son ne NAV welman Jr
place.
"Jey Leaves" Jungmann. This is one OF three
melodies Tor The piano written by this composer. 1t
IS very pretty theme, bat not original with Mr..
'u nForsake Mo Noty nuet from snonr,s "rast
Judgment A work that should DO heard in our
cnolrs. The accompaniment is very peculiar and
"Econtez Nor." Song. Pierre Beno,t. pretty
little French chanson.
Pond Go. publish the following
| IAN Evening song" Duet Virginia Gabriel. A
very taking and well arranged work. with an appro-
PIRATE accompaniment
The Dopol'yfs and subscriptions OF the popular
leader Of Waack's orchestra are well known. This
one OF his best although the materials at his hand
'Friec6es Leben." Icyl spingler A work Of a
good deal OF Mind although us treatment Is some
"Little Matilda Jane" Comic song. Lander.
| Very good III its line
''Bosabella." MaZurka. W. Vanderven. Strauss
| supplied all the ideas for this WORK.
Charles Bunce publishes the following
''Ti PregO, y Padre.O Trio. NicOlaO. The OPEN
ing theme Is copy Of the tenor air ''DOmnc Deus'
| In ROssn's ''Iesse SOenee.n The rest very good
and wen adapted Tor the choir Of the Church OF ST.
| Charles BORON go, to whom it Is dedicated.
"Cantiane Ognor." Trio chorus. GLORIA A fne
dashing glee, with ring OF the true metal about it
| and one that Is sure to become popular.
| 8. r. Gordon. who has Incorporated In his bust
ness the firm Of DodwOrth " Son. publishes very
| line collection OF sacred chOruses and authors ar
| ranged by Parker, Baker, Southland and Leach.
They are from the best sources and very useful tor
| chOirs.