The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-31
MUSICAL REVIEW.

Inc spring season always brings WIN IL DOunt-
full crop OF compositions and the ides OF March are
generally signalized by the debut Of some blushing
youths or madens who venture for the first time to
put their musical thoughts in print. This first
effort is perilous one. The manuscript has to be
microscopically examined, lest those horrible
things, false modulations and illegal chords should
find their way into it, and the mind is tortured over
the thought lest one Of the pretty melodies should
be plagiarism, to be detected instantly by some
musical vidocq The publisher is careless on these
points, his only thought being on the saable char
acter OF the piece. illuminate title pages often
cover the vilest kind Of trash, and unhappily,
they succeed tso in selling it. No thought of
art ever crosses the mind of this man of MammOn,
and catering to the depraved tastes of some or
his customers, he invariably prefers trash to merit.
In some instances the composer contrives to get
his or her juvenile ancies before the public by the
promise of the sale OF large number Of copies
among personal friends. The death OF some public
man brings forth lot OF funeral marches and re-
QUEENS which, in musical point of view, should
have been consigned to the waste basket. Many
Of leading houses favor this illegal traffic, send
ing forth annually deluge Of trash to vitiate pub
lie taste. Such practices are unknown among
European publishers OF repute. The Londen Paris
and German houses send as the best editions OF the
classics, and rarely venture their reputation by
publishing new compositions which are devoid OF
merit It would be desirable If their New York
contemporaries followed their example.
Earnest Reinking Fourth avenue, has added to
his large catalogue OF classical and salon music
the latest publications OF Sch0tt, Of Mayence;
Of Stuttgart Some OF the best works of the vari-
GUS schools may be found In this collection.
sonaa and Lighter tSa are
the price places them within the reach Of every
one.
Louis Berge, Fourteenth street,
''Shut the Door Softly" Song and chorus. J. N.
Pattson. A simple, touching melody with all the
sTa grace &C. % % the serg How
son. Another gem OF the same kind.
sweetest Thought" Mazurka. Pattison. The
mazurkas, and this one will take rank with the best
Of them.
favorite composers works. full Of dramatic express
sion and instinct with the true spirit Of melody.
"Che STA pAmore,, waltz song, Maylath) and
'The Fifth Avenue Galop" leave nothing TO be de-
sired on the score Of brtlancy and effectiveness.
Carl Heusor, Broadway
"Lohengrn." transcription for two pianos ].
Fl. BOnawitz. work Of great merit in which none
OF the effects OF the original themes lost. The
well-known march Is placed in beautiful setting
and brtlliancy and power characterize the entire
work. Not the least merit it possesses Is the abb
sence Of unnecessary technical diflculties and in
of an institution Like the New York Conservatory
Of Music.
pretty melody, unnecessarily encumDered with an
elaborate accompaniment the syncopation In
which adds nothing to the subject
''ScherZO ImprOmptu.n BonawitZ. quaint
but very brilliant work. full of odd fancies grace
fully grouped together by master hand.
"Morning Song" Rubinstein. very gloomy
work, in spite OF its name. Songs do not seem to
be Rubinstein's forte.
w. A. Pond Co., Broadway
"The Magic Harp j. I. Trekell. An abundance
OF glitter and arpeggio studies but no depth or
pleasing themes.
"a KISS in Honor.r Song Gustav Heyner.
curious Kind OF melody, for bass or contrato. 1t
Is not one likely to give any degree OF pleasure to
either the singer or listener.
lies Roses Waltz Metra. very handsome
edition OF this popular salon work, which Is q
standard favorite IN the ball room.
"Out on the Tfde.n Song. s. II. Dyer. A melody
In popular vein, marred, however, by some queer
m0dulations.in the accompaniment
"Sharon Springs Mazurka,' q. Berge Taking
themes, artistically arranged TO form very agree
aplc salon piece.
Ditson a Co., New York and Boston -
'Dreams." song. J. L. Moloy. A very crude
affair, unworthy the attention OF any musician.
"Mountain Rill.n @. A. Havens All glittering
nonsense without grain Of substantial merit in II.
Golden Chimes.n Ketterer. Adorned with all
the welkn0wn brilliancy OF style OF this favorite
composer. II Is arranged In form OF polka.
Harp at Sunrise.n Idyl. v. B. ALBERT. An
EXQUISITE little gem. with talciful treatpept.