The New York herald., 1872-11-18

Edward schuberth Co., Union square. publish

Edward schuberth q Co., Union square, publish
the following:-
E"Melodie in major" "Barcarole, in minor"
"valse Caprice" and "Barcarole, in G major"
Anton Rubinstein. Now that the influence OF
the genius OF the Russian pianist has made
itself 30 conspicuously felt in this city
1t is good idea for q publisher to bring
out those works that open up to student OF
music an entirely new field. In these four compo-
sitions may be found much Of that melodious beauty
combined with harmonic power SO characteristic
Of Rubstein a. an executant. The cooring is fresh
and vigorous in the treatment OF every subject and
the ideas are OF the most progressive kind.
"valse Esquisse." Charles Haas. "Esquisse" is
good name for this waltz, for 1t s only sketch,
unfinished at that. As far as real merit Is con-
cerned, the most that can be said about this COM
position is that 1t is eccentric.
"Lac d'Or'' galop. Charles Haas The themes
are not particularly interesting, but in the treat
ment OF them there are indications Of an accom-
pished musician.
Ditson Co., New York and Boston, publish the
following
Six of the best operate selections sung by the
peerless Lucca, each with very fine Photographic
likeness OF the Diva.
music by J. r. Thomas. Commonplace and un-
worthy Of this popular composer.
.The Wrecked Hope" Song Joseph Barniy
"Guide Me, Oh, Tnou Great Jehovah" and .soitly
choirs.
OF the most charming songs that ever emanated
from the true poet of Germany.
LOOK OF LOVE-" song rst, vanm1n
"'Tis Better Not to Know" Song. Frederic
Clay. melody capable OF being made an idyl Of
poetry by capable singer, ana one worthy OF the
reputation OF the composer Of 'She wandered
Down the Mountain Side"
"Galop Mitaire." J. H. Waud. trivial, CON-
mon sort OF work that can only excite the con-
tempt OF a real musician.
..Birde's Song.n Nocturne. j. c. Donlin.
misnomer, truly, as the spirit OF the composition
is utterly at variance with the purpose OF the
nocturne. 1t is not worthy Of the attention Of any
ii Waited Till the Twilight" Song Albites. A
pretty little melody, piquant and full OF arch hu-
"Meet ME in the Twilight" Song. J. W.
Cherry. very pretty little song, graceful and
"The Shades Of Evening" Song. Frederic Clay
There is more in the artistic finish of the accom-
paniment than even in the melody, although the
"Audiam Sull'maren Nocturne for two voices
Ranieri yilanova One Of those true poems that that
In this country but also In Europe
"; A. Pond CO: publish the following::-
published at the present day. illustrating muscally
the grand evening service Of the Catholic Church
@ e h rne nsr
brilliant, accomplished musician The psalms
receive such dramatic power from him In the
clever distribution OF the verses in the form OF
solos, duets, tros and choruses that It would seem
as il Mr. Lejeal had derived much Of his inspiration
from q kindred spirit like LambillOtte.
lie ROi CarOtte GaOp." Thomas Baker. The
| music OF this .feere opera is the worst that ever
Onenbach wrote but Mr. Baker has done the most
| with 1t.
"Confding Hearts waltzes." G. F. Morris. With
all the evident marks OF care and study bestowed
upon this work the result is anything but en-
"Grand Te Deum in BIZ G. G. Knoppel. Every
season there comes the inevitable deluge of Te
DeumS. This Is neither better nor worse than one
hundred OF Its predecessors There seems to be one
pattern for works OF this kind, and Mr. Knoppel
does not depart from the beaten path. Yet some
OF the themes are attractive, although the treat
| ment OF them is commonplace.
"Beautful Blue Danube Waltz" Transcribed
from Strauss by S. B. Mills. The favorite Ameri-
this charming work. and has invested the popular
waltz with new beauties, without marring one Of
the original.
Mother Bear Me to the window" Song and
chorus James Bayman. Fit Tor the minstrels or
verdant amateurs.
g coliseum March," A. F. Toumin. remns-
cence Of the Worlds Peace Jubilee in Boston, and,
like 1t, sound and fury, signifying nothing.
"Les Bon WANTS, !" moroccan, Egghard; "Schnee
nOcken," petce orftldnte, Oesten; 'Diana,n hunt
ing piece, spindler; "rhe Rope Dancer" galop,
Egghard; ''Slver Bells Caprice,n Spindler.
These are the last numbers OF the Unice7sd1 Lii
0,a1y OF Pidnoforte Gems, series No. 8, published
by this house, and are fully up to the high stand
i ard OF their predecessors. The works selected for
| this Universal Library have been generally OF
first class order, and 1t is to be hoped that the pub
| fishers will soon commence fourth series.
Jordens " Martens publish very beautiful
melody for the piano, written by Nine. Bondwitz
Volkmann, which gives evidence OF considerable
talent as composer on the part Of this we'll