The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-16
MUSICAL REVIEW.

George winig Co.. Baltimore, publish the fol-
lowiDc compositions:
''Jcsus. Saviour OF My soul,n sacred song. John
Schomann. most ridiculous specimen OF sacred
music, It's stupidity alone saving 1t nom the
charge OF being comic.
20 Lord. Ny God, / Pray to Thee" Schumann.
This IL merely an arrangement Of an old theme,
and poor one at that.
"A Relic." fantasia impromptu, by Mozart,
edited by Adolph Mas There is every reason to
doubt that Mozart ever had anything to do with
this clumsy imitation OF his style, nOtwithstand-
ing the elaborate explanation on the title page.
1.-The Wild Hunt.n julius E. Muller. dull,
undressing work, evidently intended for
orchestra, and not even tolerable ct that. For
grotesqueness and stupidity the illustration OF the
nun. Oh the title page surpasses anytning we nave
"Wsveriey Galop.n J. Harry Deems. Rather
commonplace, but not unsuited for the ballroom.
"W0lirams Invocation" List. An arrange
ment Of the romance from '.Tannhauser.O Very
ADbe. saI.ss ----
.rne Song Ny Darling sang.n Song. HARRISON
"W ating," and evidently written in hurry
Dltson 1 Co, New York and Boston, publish the
"Marcne Funebre, in Memortam, Charles Sum-
ner,n by Alfred h. Warren Not the least thing TO
be ~ the death q great man the
ABOUT musical composition to rush into print with
q funeral march. Here Is one very, very sac
example. Ii Is o worthless composition.
"Aidan and "Lohengrin," pOtpourris. Charles
Wells. We are opposed to subJectnR operate sub
and most PARTICULARLY IN the case Of two such great
works as the above named. Mr.. Wells, probably,
has done the best he could under the circum-
stances, but his pOtpOurris bear the same resem-
biance TO the originals an Asnantee fetish does
to the Apollo Belvidere, or the FIJI mermaid to the
Nearer, my God, to Thee" transcription. A. E.
Warren. Hardly worth the paper on which 1t il
LA Petite Cpquerte," valse Franchise FIR.
Zikor poor, commonplace affair, made up Of
odds and ends Of other composers.
..Avant la danse," vase rOmanttque. Tito
Mattel Not at all up to the standard OF such .
popular composer. the very rhythm II objection-
my Golden Ship" song, ]. Barnby. most
lovely and poetic work, sucn as might Ne expected
from tins EN- nent English composer.
"EnticemenL" waltz, Gustav Lange. Straussy
throughout and with few fresh IDEAS
zone Morning So Early" song, A. ). Gatty Neat,
I'm shadowland,1 song Giro Pinsuti Full Of
dramatic effect, and, IN the han0s OF capable
singer, susceptible OF being made the medium OF .
..Longing," canzonetta, Theodore Barker Rather
trining, but NOT without an agreeable sort Of
.sThy smile.n ballad, s. G. Pratt. The melody Is
well enough, but the close OF the piece Is entirely
unwarrantabie.
the same house publishes six posthumous works
by the lamented Gottscnalk, consisting OF the fol-
lowing :-"Marguerite" (0d,sde UGlse 0rillante).
scSerao to oSeroa"
(or tour hands) ana Ave MarlH' VOCAL 1t Ia
hard to believe that some Of those works were
written by such an inspired musician aB GOtts-
chalk, but there being no direct evidence to the
contrary at present. we suppose 1t is necessary TO
admit the TACT. The scnerzo, waltz ana the Cuoan
caprice are entirely unworthy such composer
and the Ave Maria" although lar superior to tho
three pieces just mentioned. Is not melodlous. 1t
MAO ma mar ripfo
have been found among the enects OF the modern
CHOPIN after his death, and that proiane hands
that may be, we can only express feeling OF dis
appointment and sincere regret that the great
name Of Gottschalk should adorn such publica.
uOnS
Boosey Co., London and New York. publish the
followlng:-
LA FILE de Madame Angotn Lecocq. This
house has many choice selections from this popu-
lar opera, such as the Legend the waltz song, tran
Richards, simple and IN popular vein, and .
pretty waltz arrangement by Coote. The piano
and vocal score published By this house Is very
handsome and tastefuLy designed.
..PoIy.n Ballad. J. L. Molloy rollicking air,
with snin OF the salt sea air IN it. Saneey sings
"Sacred Songs ancient and modern" royal
edition., edited by }. iles. Ta1s Is very valuable
best Of their knd rom the works OF the compose IS
nf thu ak teenh century down To the present day.
The compiler has shown ski and taste IN worx,
and the results are emnently satisiactory
Edward Schuberth d Co., Union square, publish
song BY Millard called II have Another Life, !"
which Is q very graceful p0eric nlOrcenu The
same house are the American agents OF new edl-
ton OF Chopin's complete works. published 0y Jur-
genson. OF Moscow, Russia. They are IN six vol
umes, the first volume containing the first eleven
works OF the immortal composer. rom the rondo
In MINOR to the first concerto for piano and or
chesrra, opus ii. This EDITION Is founded on the
original German, French and Polish ones, carefully
corrected, and the lingering well marked. crit
teal review Of the works In Russian and French
precedes the first volume. 1t IL invaluable for q
student OF Chopin. Charles Klndworth is the
compiler OF this admirable edition.
Louis Berge, new York, publishes the follow
ing:-
''Fower Song" Gustave Lange. Trining and
commonplace, and not equal to what might be ex.
pecied from this writer.
.Tnine OWN Waltz. Charles Brandt. Rather
pretty and with taking subjects neatly ARRANGED.