The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-02

the following
.nusical Cabinet" Nos. 1850 and loo The former
of these books consists OF IL piano works, by
Robert schumann. They are delightful little
thoughts by the most renowned OF modern Ger
man composers and Tor the family circle they pre-
sent attractions ike the tales OF soherazade In the
Thousand ana One Nights" They we're written,
IKE the second bookstores at Bail"-ior
young folks. He originally intended to call the
cycle OF tone pieces Confined in the latter book
1.-The ChiIdren's Ball. When he played them
through with his wife they were for four hands
originally he des grated the different scenes that
occur a. bad. They are creations OF the most
agreeable End. The present editions OF TINS wen
known I,ndon house combine neatness and acca-
racy With cheapness.
q "ygelsh Choir.u compiled by Brinley Richards
This book contains a dozen OF Welsh songs, very
Caeverly arranged Tor four voices. From the num-
bers before u.s. it is not easy TO form favorable
opinion OF Welsh music. The melodies have sus-
picious flavor Of the modern TRAMP, trampS
ditties with which this country was afflicted during
the civil war.
The opera editions published by this house, are
admirable for their nearness, completeness ana
Low price. The editions OF masses, orsrorios,
cantatas glees and instrumental music OF all kinds
follow the same rule. 1t would be wen II some OF
our American publishers would take lesson from
Edward scnuoerth &. Co., Union square, publish
the following
very beautiful edition OF Beethcven's Festival
overture ''Wehe des Hauses," very well arranged
Tor the piano by Ernst Pauer.
Variations on Home, Sweet Hcme," by LANCE
Or all the transcriptions which this familiar home
melody has undergone we have never seen one
more worthless than that OF Mr. LANCE
"Marlannen Schottish." Wengarten. Entirely
unworthy OF this favorite dance composer. So is
the galop, Through Thick and Thin" by the same.
The Jubilee Lancers" by this composer, cannot
be regarded as worthy Of musicians commenda-
ton.
"Legendr Francis Korbay. Rather incompre-
hensibe, as the composer makes a vain attempt to
produce strange effects without reference to laws
OF music He is evidently disciple OF the school
OF the future.
The best editions OF classical works from
European houses may be found in the establish
ment of Mr.. Schuoerth. He has culed from all
the German and French publishers to an extent
that leaves nothing wanting on the score OF
novelty.
Louis Berge Fourteenth street, publishes the fol-
lowing
'.Savinelli's vocalises" 'of the highest style OF
perfection for the right ofsingng, in two books
This gentleman has admirably succeeded in COL
lecting together the best morceaux OF the classical
opera. whatever may be thought OF his claims to
originality his exercises must attract attic ntion
as they well adapted to render vocal pupil an
adept in the music in which Nilsson and Lucca have
won their choicest laures.
save verum" Albites. very pretty, melO-
dious church composition.
"Keep for Me This Little Flower" Song and
Chorus. J. L. Carrigan. poor melody, badly
arranged
..Anna Redowa." T. G. Bcettger. Sparkling
and in the popular vein, but not original by any
means.
"Lurline Polka" by the same composer, calls
for the remarks.
'Le Fantastique.n Bohemian dance in the
drama Of 1.-The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" An
thony Reif, Jr. brilliant and pleasing salon
work.
sNearer Thee" Song. c. A. Cable A simple
graceful and expressive melody.
George Wilg Il Co., Baltimore, publish the fol-
lowing
sThou Hast Said" Hymn. Albert Holland. A
peurle, trashy composition.
"A Voice from the Heart" Piano solo. J. E.
Magruder. very worthless specimen OF 1.-The
Aaiden's Prayer" order.
"n Pirata.n Fantasia. Leybach. Variations Of
. popular and easy Kind-pleasing, perhaps, to
young pupils, but not OF the standard OF merit to
be expected from this composer.
s'Spring OF Life" Waltz. Jonas Rosenfeld. A
very crude enort at musical composition and full
Of mistakes.
'.Maiden's Hope.r Impromptu Albert Steiner.
Dull, dreary and undressing The lady in ques-
tien has little to hope for in such music.
"Stars the Night Adorning." Serenade J. B.
wekerlin. simple, pretty little melody, with lit
tie claims, however, to originality.
spas de Charge Moroccan de Salon. Tito Mattel.
Very commonplace and unworthy Of such favorite
composer
'.Demerarar Polka mazurka. DR.. 0. Becker.
Rather pretty and good tor dancing purposes, al
though Of the most hackneyed character OF ma
Eurka.
"Fact and Fiction" Romance for piano and
violin. Joseph wissert. graceful little melody,
null OF sentiment and artistically set.
"Soirees de Vienne." Valses caprices, by Schu-
bert, TRANSCRIBED BY Franz Lszt. The beautiful
sa Ss oohs n a
furnished BY the King Of Pian.sts r.r c,,,..
house Of Peters, Leipsic and Berlin. Among them
are the following :-''Salon Album " volume a.
tanning six OF Joachim Rats most characteristic
works; Schuberts songs. transcribed by Liszt IN
the most effective manner; IL OF the choicest OF
Mn" comprising 20 songs; schuberVs winter
songs AND Of he best s airs q II" ssms :s:7ts
the editions il that containing the sonatas OF
Mozart brought out under the supervision OF Louis
KUhler. 1t is q gem OF music publishing
w. A. Pond Co. publish the following:-
sunny Eyes OF DID," Song and chorus. Ernest
Leslie. very worthless composition,
PERCEPTION Waltz" T. J. Hermann Daum Very
commonplace and poorly constructed. The SUBJ
tects calculated to excite the attention OF
any musician.
ssSweet Is the Work. Hymn Daum. A poor ar
ranGement OF one OF Schumann's works.
1.-The Errand." MaZurka scherZando. Paul L.
Dreher. A most charming sprlghtly little work,
full OF grace and poetry.
ROSEBUD DAINTY and Fair TO See." Child's song.
4 II. Pease. per feet gem, as dainty az its name.
"Sweet Dawn Awakesn Quartet, arranged from
Ella File de Madame Angot," by &. 4. Pratt Nei.
ther the original nor the adaptation Is worthy Of
notice.
.sLoved ones Far Away Ballad. J. X Thomas
Far below the usual standard OF such . popular
song writer.
"A Truce to sadnessn Galop. Florian Muller.
Trashy in the extreme.
az nthems for Morning and EYeninQ Seryice 2,