The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-20
MUSICAL REVIEW.

After Q winter and spring OF unusual dnlness In
their business the music publishers snow som6
signs Of activity, and large number OF new COM
positions have been added to the apparently end
less list on the various catalogues The proper
ton OF trasn 1t may be said is less than ever
before and some really great and meritorious
works have been published and already command
popularity. The opera seems to have claimed the
attention OF some Of our most eminent
composers for the piano. Among the first
we find very handsome and rastefully
gotten up publication, in sheet music. en-
titled "Aida Marcia del Trionio,' arranged
Tor four hands, by Ranteri vilancva. The warm,
glowing measures, SO well adapted to illustrate
the triumphal entry OF successful general Into an
Eastern city, so suggestive OF the grandeur and
magnitcence OF Egypt in the days OF the Pharaols.
and so full OF martial fire. lose none OF their
vitality in Mr.. vianovas hands. although II might
be supposed that such march could not be well
adapted for the piano. The transcription, how
ever IS an evidence OF what musical knowledge,
taste and skill can eject. The themes are wen
handled and the massive character OF the music
preserved without becoming monotonous.
Eawaa sas Co puesM hs
graceful and ,artisiically constructed lstle tone
poem. Mr. Millard has happy etye IN his songs
"Oharlty Ball Waltzes.n Charles Haas. The
nrst subject seems to have been taken bodily from
impression OF mOn0tony.
'sTne Rvulets." song and chorus. i. r. Chase
very commonplace work, founded on = theme OF
1.-THE Daughter OF the Regiment" which might
have been proftaoy permitted to repose In peace.
G. Schirmer publishes the following
"Far Away nOcturne, and ILLUSTRATION sur dea
Airs Americans ct Anslais," Joseph COmmellas.
The former work Is very pretty and taking,
although rather conventional and reminding one
at umes OF Jungmann. But the fantasia on 'Hait
COlumblal' and 'God save the Queen is u superb
work, and one which even RubinStein would ad-
mire and place In his repertoire The composer
shows proofs OF being a thorough musician and
one who can combine effect with taste and grace
.sTo-Morrow, Lover Song. A neat, charming
little composition. OF which the author may be
proud, although his or her name is unaccounsaby
withheld from the title page:
aida" Transcription. E. Mario. The principal
defect in this work Is IN the selection vi themes
totally unsuited for the piano and attempting 10
cOlored air rs ''Ccleste Aida" on the piano. The
other themes selected from the opera.
notably that OF Amneris, are more happily treated
than the one we first mentioned but Tor piano pur-
naps, the march IN the second act
'ScherZo,n waltz Poem" and 'Mazurka.n +.
Brandeis. The three works, differing materially
In subject and treatment are characterized by u
grace, finish and delicacy OF style that make them
entirely charming. Such compositions do honor
TO American art and tend to elevate the public
Ditson & co. publish the grand, spirited "Chant
de Guerre" OF Gottschalk, one OF the posthumous
works Of the lamented pianist who deserved tue
name OF the American Chopin
LA DanZan Tnranrella Napotane. Sydney
Smith This Ia one OF those sparkling little works
that please alike by their dash and bro and by the
clever manner in which the themes are handled
William Hall Il Son have some elegant editions
OF the works OF william Vincent Wallace and
George +. Bristow. especially OF the operas OF those
shining luminaries Of the English opera stage.