The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-09
MUSICAL REVIEW.

william Hall Son publish the foiowing:-
'Fav0rItar fantasia, Gottschalk. We have not seer
WORK oy this lamented CHILD Of genius that dis
plays such grandeur OF thought, united with such
marked individuality. II can hardly be called q
fantasia, as Donzeits pretty melodies would
be too sender foundation for such
work, but he has amplned the subjects
with gems from tne treasures OF his own ineKhaust
ible Imagination. This work also displays eccen.
trcltes OF the most remarkable kind In the coloring
OF some of the subjects, such could beon. alone
to the Chopin OF America Technical difficulties and
length will likely connne the work 10 the hands Of
first class artists. No effective concert piece
could be selected by pianist.
w. A. Pond and Co. publish the following
Hungarian Cavalier."C. KJlllng. THIS may De cha.
racteristc enough as sample OF hungarian melody,
but In a musical point OF view 1t does not possess
the least claim to consideration. 1t belongs TO the
class OF exercises for pupils and Is not even good
''Die Scn1ne Sennerinn melodies Albert Jonee-
mann We are surprised 10 find such disin.
gushed composer responsible Tor sucn trlning
''Darnng Belle song and chorus. W. A. smith.
one OF the ordinary minstrel style OF song win
'.1no Dauniless.' Polka mazurka. Thomas
Baker charming. little salon piece. The melo-
sis Rosee dc Peri H' Impromptu Jules Egg
NJ II
''svcloce." I. Ritter. Weber's "Movement Per-
petuaP was evidently upperinosL III inc composers
lnnd. although there is great deal OF originality In
the work.
"Slnging or Birds.- Mazurka. AP wyman. Trashy
10 every sense of the word. and whatever is good in
IT has been stolen from Of Ascher's nazurkas.
Olson 20. publish The lollowing'1 u.,,o.
charming melody, welded to words OF equal at
'Iearl Of The Ise.' Song. J. r. Thomss Not
worthy OF such song writer aud far beneath his
usual standard.
.'The White star waltz" by Marion Hertiord
published 10y Pond and dedicated to tue White star
line OF steamers, Is worthless In Il musical point Of
view.
wAGNER's "LoaENGRIN.r
In view OF the late production OF tho above re.
markabe work at the stadt theatre. we may offer q
most favorable light and stamps him as genius OF
high order. We do not for moment retract our
previously expressed opinion that Wagner, List II
Ia onsne GEMS have done more injury to music by
their eXtrayagances than can be imagined. But
'loheLgrln,' With all its massiveDess, Is not Tree
from defects. These are mainly In the vocal parts.
In his desire TO reduce music to metaphysical prln
cpes and to give expression to conflicting passions
without reference to the eternal laws Of melody he
often stands on the verge of chaos. There Is rest.
lessness about the Instrumentation IN the second
act, In particular, which throws into bold
ree the ana Ta ren1 o. Err the
OF Ortrud and the calm dignity OF LOhengrin The
duet between Elsa and 0rtrud IL the most perfect
ever been created. The most remarkable feature In
the opera Is the distinct individuality given to each
Character by the orchestra alone. One can recognize
each OF the leading rOes by the Orchestration, which
gives them peculiar colOring Again, the choruses
are on colossal scale and although some or them
are by means meodious, yet they all show power.
The opera must be heard frequently to be properly
appreciated, and il grows upon the ear after each
performance We may now look out for Wagner
courageous enough 10 produce 'Lohengrtn'' need
not be afraid to attempt any thing.