The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-04
MUSICAL REVIEW.

following works.
"Italia eAmerica.n Romanza. A. p. Bajnotti. A
rather commonplace Italian melody, which be-
comes monotonous and tlresome from too constant
repetition. With ali It's crudeless OF melody, no W
ever, II shows IN the piano accompaniment that,
with more study and experience, the composer
may be able 10 write something worthy or high
commentator.
or all the editions OF Chopin's works that
have been lately published. none can equal IN
beauty and inish and value OF explanatory notes,
the Russian edition, OF which THIS house is the
representative in this country.
Louis Berge. New YORK, publishes very pretty
arrangement OF his own or the ''Cujus Amman
from Rossnls "Stabat Mater' without octaves),
designed for small fingers.
William Hall sons, New York, publish the
Nautilus Waltz a very appropriate publication
for the eve OF the boating season 1t IS dedicated
10 one Of the most popular clubs on the Harlem
River, and has the merit OF fresh themes in abund-
ance, arranged so as be within the reach or any
amateur pianist. The title page IS an exceedingly
handsome and tasteful design, characteristic OF
aquatic sports. This house is the recognized
medium OF the works OF wallace. Bristow and
Gottschalk.
william A. Pond Co., New York, publish the
following -
'Dinorah," caprice de concert. "Mignon,n ditto.
man. In the transcription of the themes from
Meyerpeer's opera. Mr.. Hoffman has made the
risky experinen, OF Initiating on the piano certain
orchestral effects, and the result failure. 1t Is
hardly probable that such an attempt could sue
coed with the fantastic overture TO the Pardon e
Poermel," the arrangement OF the AVE Maria,n
being one OF Meyerbeers happiest thoughts. In
the shadow Dancer the transcrber is more for
tunate yet he loses many opportunities for effect
and descends to the commonplace towards the
The "Mgnonn caprice is not even as good as the
preceding The first three pages are taken up
with changes rung upon the gavotte, and Mr.. Hon-
man needs more study OF this Od-iashloned dance
and of Bach and his times judging rom his treat
inent or the theme IN question Alter the gavotte
comes a "Reminiscences OF "COnnais III lie avs ~
prettiy arranged, and e mOnOtonous dull setting
OF lies Hrondeilesn duet Guglielmo's well-known
spirit OF the theme, and the caprice ends with a
few measures OF the polacca and an elaborate
The third work. .sHacden HAIL. commences
Win dainty q, little theme under tie title Of zine
upec M Old Ena Sa sona arr
'The Ballroom scene" is represented by gayotte,
for which our remarks N tie preceding work viii
suffce, and then comes 'The El0pement," COM
mOnplace finale.
'Sweet May" trio. J. Barnby. This is a reprint
OF composition by one OF the most graceful and
melodions OF modern English composers. 1t Is Tor
three female voices and Is u OF bllthesomeness
anQlreshness. The only blemish IN 1t Is the chord
commencing the very second measure, which
strikes one as little too harsh for an opening or
'Joln the Dance. y polka mazurka song. Adeine
Muro Cell. Better adapted Tor the ballroom than
ION the Shores Of That Beautiful RIVER song
and chorus. Charles D. Blake. Trash OF the most
unmltgated kind sa.ta
novel subject for tnis very popular song writer,
and treated by MIN with delicious numor,
can be said now about a Strauss watz, only that
Johann has written too much and his later compo-
sltlons have not particle Of his pristine freshness
1T Reminds Me. My Loved One, OF Theen bal
lad. George W. Morgan. rne melody IS pretty.
only there's not enough OF It, which unfortunately
necessitates many repetitions OF 1t, very tire
some process. 49, e
.srne Danbury News Man:n illustration for the
plan oiorte, by W. o. Fiske. the only remark one
can make about this trash is to wonder now pub
Usher can deMean his business and musical art
j. scnuoerth. 4 Co., Leipslc, publish 9 mazurka
de concert and a pastorale by r. B'audeis. Both
WORKS show the cultivated and well-read musician,
but there Is lack OF the Individuality and fresh
ness OF thought that may be found In other works
Carl Henser, New York, publishes the follow.
ing :-.scnerzo IN Form Of a Canon" Jadassohn.
/ very ingenious and artistic example OF canon
in two rarts the second part repeating the first IN
octave below. .l-tt 4. s.
Better adapted, likely for q military band, as in
! piano form It is entirely Inc effective. .
that tins is intended Tor tae second centennial and
not tue one IN 1876, or 1t Is as worthless as dozens
Of ITS end published 4 nowaaay Is 49,,
necessary to make any special remark on so popu-
lar Sllon piece. et IL
"Araoesque," Schumann OPP IS, and three
watzes by CHOPIN. OPP. 81, Nos and :, and op. g.
No. 2. Instructive edltcn with lingering and
Illustrative remarks by Bernard BocKeiman, 1t is
OF much utility to amateurs, enabling them to
learn little or the beauty OF detail to be iounc in
such works. But to enable them to play the works
or catch their spirit Is q very dlnerent thing.
Yet THIS edition can be recommended TO pupils as
an aid TO their studies under an experienced IN.
Aspiration March, r. Mutn. The composer
should nave lear ned music Erst before presenting
la f Feuse' - j. Ran Ran. An etude combining
poetry, grace and delcicy, the motion OF the spin
ming wheel being indicated by a very beautiful
.liavotte. in MAJOR" from the Sixth Sonata
for vloioncello byJ. ). Bach transcribed for the
serves all the quaint figures and plcturesquencss
OF the original, ana IN transferring them to the
knowledge OF the father Of lugues gigues and
gavottes. i. .rg Ad' ... I fe. 1s
..Une Larme,n nocturne, G. Morosini. A pretty
melody OF the Donzett order. spoiled towards the
emu by being presented III repeated notes. form
Three Friends" AMBROSE Thomas. This Is
the fine chorus Ior mae voices known as Gle
tue composers more ambltlous efforts. Another
reprint by this house IS the "ChHur des Gardes
Cnasses" from lie songe dune mutt d'ete," q
sleep sweetly sleep.n Serenade. scuderi. A
neat, melodious apostrophe to ones lady love
when the stars are out ana she Is within.
Dltson publishes song called "Baby Mlne," by
Archibald Johnston, as simple, pretty and taking
as IT'S name. ftt'
r. NJ. Haverty, New York, supplies want long
sorely feat by manv OF his Celtic brethren III pub
fishing, in handsome book form, 800 Irish airs,
varying In style from "Ihe Last Rose OF summer"
to the "Piper tnat Played Before Moses.u The
pathetic beauty OF the finer melodies needs no
praise here, while few oil the latter airs PLAYED
occasion lily IN u house Will nave more effect upon
the domestlcs than an hours scolding by the
"misthress.n
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