The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-28
MUSICAL REVIEW.

Thomas J. Hall uac william Hall & SONY, New York,
publishes tho following compositions:-
"Return OF the Birds" valsc de concert Henri Herr
Andrews Taking themes, brilliant setting and yet
accessible 10 all players
"Undying Love- - sons, and cave Maria" offcrtory
for solo and chorus Louis Dachaucr Both worthy
OF the well elrncd reputation OF the accomplished
ranist of ST. AIMS church. The song is dainty
little heart idy aud the oier,ory work has exquisite
unaccompsn,ed quartet, s. A. 7. B., ana powerfully
written finale for chorus.
Mr. j. r. Thomas contributes OF his very mco.
d,ous ballads written in his lost vein the logic
conveyed in the wor Is by George Cooper. 'You never
know what you do TIL you try"
..s,pg Benny Robin" ballad. Mrs. Jane Sion IAN
Tory. A quaint little melody, just suited to Gerald
Nasseys beautiful verses :.
Little Bright Eyes at the window,'' song and
chorus II. 7. banks. Something above the standard
Of the average "daring" business. taking and pretty
enough to DO very popular
longing for The Loved Ones" song and chorus
Edwin Christie Another oil the true popular style OF
Mr. Samuel Jackson has arranged very clevcrly, and
with great deal Of eject, tho well Known "Marche de
Nuit'' OF Gottscnalk.
William A. Pond Co, New York, publish tho fol-
lowing
themes for a society waltz.
.Does He Love lIcg" song A. H. Peasc. very
charming lttc song, coquettsh IN IT'S tripping meas.
Mr.. Albert - Wood has written two compositions
Nuroral Flashes " caprice ana ''Cora," nazurlla ci6-
gantewhch are iull OF grace ana beauty Tho former
10 particularly attractive its light, elegant
dancing the Lawn" caprice. Henry klcbcr
A pretty. brilliant HUE work.
Dtson a. Co, New YORK, Philacelphia and Boston,
publish the following works:- r,
"Ia Creole Gaop' Kud Aronson. This IS an ar
ranrement themes taken from not over interesting
work by OHcnbacb
aThc Little shephcrdcss. summer idy- G. d.
Wilson. A simple, playful little tone chiid.
Henry Mayfair has written an excellent arrangement
NJ The brazilian Grand March.
..Fiowers Frac lIame.r song, Archibald Johnston, IS
little gem VII. rival Baby Nine" BY the same
5. r. Gordon a Son, New York, publish tho follow.
ing:-- a., ,,
bli,ous effort cabofaicly worked oni and giving
depcc OF abundant care and experience, not spon-
tarcity OF mc.odlous thought.
.'Eycnng Breeze Wachtmann, Is from the univer-
sal library OF selections IRON the best European authors
published by this house II Is attractive song win
..rirrt Hope.n J. n. Kcrrison. rather interesting
work with very attractive themes but certainly not OF
astndard OF merit 10 entItlc u to be called com.
the ''Skidmofe Guards' be companion TO "Fackel-
,anz" OF Neyerbcer's.
'.Ni Dcsperandum" gallon. r. b. Murphy. Brill.
iant ADD yet within the rencn OF any pianist
Martens Brothers puDsh two sacred quartcts by
William +. Pecber the distinguished orgsDist which
are admirable specimens OF modern church music and
reveal the skiiiul hand OF the thorough artist
J L. Peters, New York, stili continues tie monthly
publication OF his admirable edition II gems for th,
piano, unacr the ute Of LA Creme dc Ia Creme, in
which The most brilliant works are gwen at vcfy low
prices
Tho most disagrecable feature abolt the musical
publishing trade tins year H. the constant stream OF
Centennial" "Washngton' ard Freedom" musical
rhapsodlcs and an alsxming array OF rden Marches
aud Hayes Gaops.n Ia out o. all
this stuff s the ,cricst trash that ialicted
upon public and QUO only wonder how on earth
any person be foolish enough TO purchase II. Yet
IL - Trash sells aud cnriches tho publisher whore
real gem Is cast aside. some comic songs have
brought 70 their publishers than was ever
ccivcd Tor some OF tho grandcst oporaA