The New York herald., 1872-10-28
MUSICAL REVIEW.

Sgnor Ranieri Viianova the eminent maestro,
has published number OF his works which for
profound thought, united with true poetic feeling,
command the attention of every musician. The
nrst OF these is the result OF an evenings conem-
paton OF one Of those Italian sunsets which clothe
The heavens IN raiments Of glory Il is called sUna
sera sui Pincio" "reminiscences OF Rome, and is in
the form OF meditation. The style Is grand and
solemn, with that repose which belongs 70 con-
templative spirit. The left hand gives most
beautiful arpegglo figure, which IN itself lends a
gravity and repose to the work. although this form
OF music is generally used for an opposite purpose
The effect OF the convent bell Is very artistically
introduced.
"Consuelo" is, in part, poetic illustration OF
creole Dances but it is such dainty, graceful con-
ception that 1t requires the utmost delcacy on the
part Of the player. The principal subject is phrase
supposed to be sung by a troubadour with the
response Of nightingale.
''Sogno d'Amore" is the musical embodiment OF a
beautiful poem, and 1t is suitable either for voice or
for the piano alone. The melody for the right hand
demands world of expression In the rendering to
show its beauties, and the accompaniment ito be
played ptantsSino and legdto) is intended to imi-
tate the murmur Of brook.
"Voix de pOcean' gives very remarkable i'm
preston of visit to Newport. The let-hand imi-
tates, the never ceasng OF the ocean, and we
know not Of any more vivid Illustration of the
grandeur OF the surf than Is presented in this
work. Amelody, which is distinguished alike for
elegance and repose, is introduced with rare effect
/ "Iell 1t to Me- is song which shows the pas
slonate love OF warm heart, and Is an idyl of
! beauty.
''Senza Speme" is one OF the most remarkable
songs at present before the public. 1t illustrates
| the gloom OF strong mind which contends against
| feelings of despair. The accompaniment forms a
| struggle against sombre thoughts
''Di que me quieres" is a vocal duet IN the style
of Cuban dance. 1t treats of love with all the
inpetuosty OF tropical nature.
Edward Schuberth & Co., Union square, pub
lsh very fine edition of the principal operas Of
| the Italian, French and German schools. They
have also Concone's vocal exercises in neat and
convenient form. This house has paid high and
| deserved compliment to the king OF musicians in
this country, fheoaOre Thomas, by giving coun-
terleit presentment OF him in imperishabe marble.
The likeness Is excellent.
| Dits0n II Co. publish the following
''Tourblllon." vase brillantc. Robert Goldbeck.
We would suggest another title for this work
| "Touron en- une Thciere"-ior great deal of
trouble and time has been expended upon 1t with
'Soldiers, Knights, or Chieftans' Farewell" BY
Johanna knkel. vocal quartet, Is at for the min
| "IIrd d as Prophet" This IS one of schumanns
| lesser works, with which Rubinsten has made the
New YORK public familiar
The librettos OF the operas issued by this house,
comprising no less than thirty works, have become
i very popular. The principal melodies and choruses
are given, so that each librettO partakes somewhat
o! The character OF score or partition.
William Han son publish the lollowing:--
"How Could ~ Song. H. Farmer An ex-
ceedingly pretty little melody, Of the Scotch order
and welded to appropriate words. IL Is sung by
Miss Minnie Conway with great success.
! "A True Hearth Waltz J. Bernstein. This
| and another waltz by the same composer Will at
tract passing attention by the sklul use made OF
poor materials. Tor the subjects are Of the thread
/ bare style.
'orphan Mabel" Song and chorus. T.. NJ.
| larly fresh or new.
'i Want to Kiss Papa.n Song J. s. Cox. or the
| 'Put Me in My Little Bed" order.
W. A. Pond a Co. publish the following works.
"Ever Thine own" Louis Hagemann. This Is
song without words, the melody commonplace and
the variations consisting OF m0n0t0nous arpeggi
and a still more mOnOtOnOus trcmOlO.
''The Brar." Song and dance. James Mas. Good
"SweeI Angeln Song Franz Abt. A lovely waif
with delicate arpeggfo accompaniment quite In
''fhe Lovers Parting" Song F. A. Howson. The
theme Is rather too much elaborated, but there is
evidence OF good musician in the arrangement Of
! the subject
'The Rope Dancer" galop, Jules Egghard; "The
/ Either Playern GuStave Lange; "Train OF SyphS,n "
+. ID. Wagner, and Parting by Baumfelder, be-
| long to the third series or the Universal Library
/ published by this house, aud consisting OF brilliant
| numbers referred to are quite In keeping with
the high standard OF the selections In each series.
/ There Is light airy character about the gal0p
| which makes 1t attractive in the extreme. "The
and variety OF treatment. "The Train Of Sylphs'
Is something OF the polka In spirit and very bril-
liant!work, "Partngn Is theme with some Mendels-
| sohnian beauty In 1t.