The New York herald., 1875-11-24
MUSICAL REVIEW.


Thomas J. Hall, New York, publishes the following
works.
''Daisy Darling" ''The Songs That Mother Sung,
and "Brghtest Roses" songs by H. p Danks. The
composer has written few ballads which attained
fair share Of popularity, but they preferable to
the ones in question The first is however a
rather pretty melody If IL be common place; the
second is worthless and the third has little OF orig-
nality to recommend it,
The same house publishes bright, sparkling, vocal
waltz by Sgnor Ferranti dedicated to Adeina Patti,
and played frequently at Gimores Garden. Mrs Jane
Sloman Torrys waltz song, "Star Of the Morn" is also
calculated TO become a favorite in the concert room
and is accessible to every lady singer, being simple
and within the compass Of any ordinary voice.
.'Strauss Memorandum Watzes:" Alexander Silber-
berg. This is weak, ineffective imitation of the
famous waltz composers STYLE 1t may appear to
more advantage Tor the orchestra than in the piano
FORM
"Bessie the Star of the Vale" ballad, J. r.
Thomas very charming melody, breathing the
spirit Of the earlier songs OF this justly popular
''wthn the Gates OF Gold," song and chorus,
Charles E. Pratt. Graceful and attractive
''We'n Hunt the Buffalo, song and chorus, G. s.
Grafula This is a rolickng favorite with the Hobo
ken Turtle Club, to whom it is dedicated
"Ses Yeux.n Gottschalk. brilliant arrangement
for four hands, OF highly effective polka concert
somewhat like those sparkling works played by poor
Harry Sanderson.
'The Pupils FIRST Primer in Musicn is the title Of
little book compiled by Francis IL Brown, and admra-
bly, adapted to its subject. pronouncing dictionary
OF musical terms is attractive feature For schools
this work very valuable and calculated relieve the
teacher Of much labor.
Edward Schuberth Co., New York, publish the fol-
lowing
s'Irish Melodies, with new piano accompaniment,
by f. L. Ritter. neat and handsome collection Of
ten OF Moores best songs, the accompaniment appro-
pirate for each subject and characteristic OF skilled
musician.
ing little moroccan, gracefully and dehcately con-
structed on simple themes
s.Bels Of the Village Church" descriptive piece
Henry Mayiath The handsome title page is about the
only mertorous feature in this piece. II is dreary,
monotonous and commonplace. The 'Saarello" from
the same pen Is evidently founded upon well known
Tarentea
''Gavotte in Az nn Don Juan, by Gluck) arranged
for the piano by William Mason excellent arrange
ment OF quaint old subject
G. schirmer, New York. publishes the following
works.
30 sautarisn soprano or tenor solo, E. Reyer 4
smooth. flowing melody, dndaate sosteauto adapted
for the noble subject and Of easy compass for the voice
''The Maiden's Evening Song,n q. Federlen. A very
expressive and eloquent musical address TO the evening
star with some ingenious devices in the accompani-
ment The English words have evidently been ftted
to the music without regard TO the difference between
the accents OF the music and the words IL will do
to place an unaccented syllable at the commencement
Of measure Love Lies Bleeding" by the
composer, is dainty little gem, that charms much
by It's simplicity as the tender sentiment that in
spires it.
save Maria" soprano solo; D. Rubini A sensuous
Italian melody, but little suited for the prayer it
supposed TO illustrate.
Louis Berge New York, publishes fine collection OF
sacred music containing selections from his works
and from those Of Ceruti and Mini under the tlo of
"Crown Of Triumph" They are very good for small
chOlrS BergeS
interest young fingers as species Of study.
Ditson II Co., New York and Boston, publish the
'Gems OF English song.n This is collection or ia
vorite concert airs solos principally with few popu
among the eighty selections il there variety
enough to suit any taste. II is very valuable work
"When the Tide Comes In" song, by J. Barnby has
deserved popularity by the singing Of Miss Ster
ling who regards IL as one Of the Chief ayorites in her
extensive repertoire.
sour Lovely Hudson, )" waltz, BY r Aronson. There
is a suspicion Of too close study OF Strauss themes
about this waltz that interferes with claims Of orig
nalty. "Just in Time" galop by the same composer
IS not particularly interesting in piano form.
This house publishes Webers "PolonGtsen and the
Fantasia Hongroise," played by Hans Won BGow
The "Poonase' is slightly simpihed in some Of the
movements.
"Bella Waltz" G. Lamothe. Quite a brilliant, effect
sCagliostro Waltz" This is a sparkling selection
from an operetta by Johann Strauss called Cagosro
in Vienna which has met with great favor in Europe
"Honor the Ladies, /" waltz, by Keller Bella,
OF the iavortes at Central Park Garden concerts last
summer.
Pape very clever arrangement OF three well-known
songs Of Albion, equal 70 the composers fantasia
Irish melodies.
"Must we Meet as Strangers, I" ballad, J. R. Thomas
is a charming musical illustration Of the words Of
George Cooper
series OF their excellent standard edition under the
name of ''Unlversai Library OF Brilliant Gems" There
twenty i've works In the series, by j. A. Packer
Ch K0lling A. Jungmann, Ch Mayer, Giese, Gretscher
Wohle, Baur, Rohde Krug Spindler, Benedict Wacht
mann, Voss, Oberthhr, kgghard and Hine Many OF
these works very SNOWY in style, and pupils Will
find them beneficial in the prosecution Of their studies
Rose Michel Galopn is q taking salon work by
Alfred H. Pease who excols In this species OF compost
tion. Just as OF Old" by the same composer, is q
nne eonrao song, which has been sung In concert by
adapted.
Souvenir OF Passaic Falls I" polka caprice r. e. Fl.
Oehrlng The themes are commonp place enough, but
they are placed in an attractive form. Some Of the
passages are very brilliant
"Under the Elns, romanza, f. c. Phelps. Full OF
poetry ana expression and calculated TO become con-
cert favorite The title page is adorned with hand
some steel engraving
"Gems OF Italy" collection OF Italian songs duets
cavatinas, romanzas, &c, will DO found very
lent LOT concert purposes the selections are the
Of their class and the edition is a handsome one
s. T. Gordon Son, New York, publish the follow
ing
Standard marches and gems, arranged for the piano
IN an easy style and without octaves by Henry Maylath
The arranger has succeeded spelling The preaor num-
Der Of the works in this collection.
Just in Time" gaop, James Conover, has the true
popular ringin IT
Zero watzes," willard Spencer. Good themes
treated with skill and effect
"Joy aud Tears" mazurka, u. q. Fontana IA n OF
worth the attention Of any musician