The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-25
MUSICAL REVIEW.


writer is that he may be induced. by the csuorous
demand OF publishers or his own mis- guided vanity,
to write too much There are many examples OF
sad wrecks in this respect among US. Should
song chance to make great hit 1t is generally sure
to lead to the infection OF an inexcusable amount
OF trash by the same composer We know even
some OF the best ballad writer's In this country,
whose melodies have been household words, not
only here, but In Europe, and who turn out an in
conceivable amount OF machine work, in which the
question Of pay, not OF art, is considered. This
deluge OF childish nonsense, and Its most fruitful
sources may be found in Cincinnati and Chicago,
does ncalculable injury TO the OF music. Yet
1t finds ready sale, especially among young ladies
whose public school education, unfortunately, has
not included music among its ether branches. We
find no such trash among the German publications.,
because music is made regular branch of educa-
ton in the schools OF Fatherand, whereas the
public school teachers OF this city. by the superb
cial system now in vogue tend to vitiate all taste
for the divine art. Nothing tends to promote" en-.
j0yment OF the domestic circle and to make home
really happy and attractive more than music. The
domesticity of the Germans their most sagacious
characteristic. is partly traceabe to this source.
When harmony is enshrned among the household
gods, peace and happiness alone can remain there.
Therefore, for higher considerations than the idea
should promote, by all means at their disposal the
study Of this charming art
Louis Berge, Fourteenth street, publishes the fol-
lowing:-
"My Mothers Song" Tamaro The melody
lacks the spontaneity OF the other songs of this
composer, and the work Ia rather labored. The
words do not 1T the music In one or two phrases
The accompaniment Is very pretty and lends NO
little interest TO the song.
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r. banks or Its KIND very good, and full oil gayety
"Would Love Outlast the Roses BloomfS song
The fine catalogue OF j. n. Pattison has been
added to the list OF Berge's publications.
Edward Schuberth Co., Union square,
"Nameless Galop." j. NJ Lander. 1t seems
almost desecration to Introduce theme from
ChoP Chopin "Marche Funebre" and place 1t In the
Lander has done 1t.
'IdyIle.n A. Dorm. Sparkling waltz themes in
quaint setting OF Chopinish origin.
'Good Night,' song. o. B. Boise. The melody
is not ever-nteresting, but 1t is neatly accompa
MED.
'Wiegenlied," cradle song. Alfred Blume. SIM
plicity Of thought constitutes the chief merit OF
IA Dream at Sea" and 'Spring Waltz" Teresa
Carrens. Beth are very ambitious works Of the
bravura school.
"Be Not Lonely, Mother" ballad. Mrs. Jane Slo-
man Tory One OF those machine songs made to
Those " sweet Words" ballad RosaIia The
foregoing remarks will apply here. only it should
be administered In more delicate cases.
''Under the Starlight" serenade. Mrs. TORY.
pretty theme nicely accompanied and graceful In
''victory Polka" Howard Cadmus good
dancing tune without any special degree OF attrac
ton.
'TOrchlight March," Meyerbeer. THIS Is a
splendid iour-hand arrangement OF the FAMOUS
'.zacketanze." It was the piece de resistance Of
the Garde Republicaihe Band at the Boston Jubilee
It will be found an excellent study for two per-
formers.
There is more real merit In this little melody than
In half the trashy songs published nowadays.
Moment Musical" Ernst Perabo. We trust
steal moments or II he be that he will keep his I'M
pressions Of them out Of the hands Of publisher.
autumn leaves" u. ". Wilson, Goou lot very
"Our own March" Colonel D. s. Brown. A
very snowy. brilliant ans effective march, and Q
ment, to the officers and members OF which 1t is
"Goodby,n song Frank Tully. A melody Of
exceptional merit, Moving and taking In its meas
ures. We cannot see the utilty OF the chords in
the bass in The accompaniment. Why not single
.'Fairest one" song. Newton Fitz. Another
specimen OF machine music with but one idea In
'.Te Deum." j. H. swartwout Dull and unin-
teresting, with occasional examples OF false pro-
cease laying violent hands on this nODlest Of
church anthemsS
william A. Pond h Co., Broadway
This house publishes in very handsome form q
collection OF salon music under tse title of .Cems
of Strauss" The best waltzes, polkas, galops and
mazurkas Of the three brothers-Johann, Joseph
and Edward-may be found in this series.
Darling :" descriptive song. II; Milard OF the
same composer. Mr.. Mlard should inluse u little
more melodic spirit into his works.
Little May" song. Faustina Hasse Hodges.
charming melody, with all the finish of an &C
complished song writer about 1t.
''1he Song OF Tristram." A. L. Parsons.
specimen OF vocal recitative, with very elaborate
piano ACCOMPANIMENT. The words are from Ten
nyson's "Last Tournament"
Little Maid Of Arcadee," song Arthur s. Sulli-
van. playful little melody, not always suited to
the words, but with sufficient merit In 1t to excuse
shortcomings IN details.
al VIII Arise" sentence John b. Marsh. For
tenor solo and quartet, and much superior to the
majority of church pieces weekly inflicted upon the
public
"My Blue-eyed Boy" song and chorus. David
Acheson. An attractive melody. which admirably
suits the words.
"The Beautiful Dreaming Eyes," song and
OF that trashy description which tends only TO ex-
cite the contempt OF every true musician.
"Be Thou with Me" prayer. Ferdinand Hitler
Instinct with deep devotional spirit and fervor
'Touch the Heart Gently" song. Charles
Blamphin. A light, pleasing melody, not entirely
original, but net the less popular.
Happy, Though Alone" song. Campana
Good Tor the Ministries, and like q score OF their
"These sad, Soft Tears" song and chorus. H.
p banks. Fully equal to any or the other songs OF
this favorite writer 1t Is in 1928 time and is pspu-
"Tne Medley Galop" Henry Giesemann. Gem.
monplace In the extreme, with the Russian Ma
tional Anthem clumstly introduced.
FRAOAs IN WASHINGTON STREET.
A Blow that Came Near Killing n Wo.