The New York herald., 1876-02-21
MUSICAL REVIEW.

j. L. Peters. New York, has issued fine editions OF
such concert favoritcs as the moonlight" sonata;
Liszt's transcription OF "Rigoletto," "The Trout"
Stephen Heiler's clever caprice, and others. The
sonata is edited by Hans Won BGlow.
''The Breezes SO Softly sighing," trio for female
voices Campana Graceful, flowing measures, exactly
fitted TO the subject.
"Kng, All Glorious" J. Barnby, motett for soil and
chorus The eminence of the composers name would
in itself be sufficient guarantee for the excellence Of
any work. This is a very valuable contribution the
repertoire of church choir 1t is meodious, majestic
in style in every phrase shows the hand Of the
complished composer. There is one very noble bass
solo which would insure the popularity of the work.
.sounds from the Mountains" Tyrolienne G. D.
Wilson simple, unpreterdng little work, yet not
without a fair degree of merit
The splendid collection OF works published by this
house under the title OF La Creme de la Creme is
ceiving valuable accessions.
Novellos octave edition of operas and oratorios is
both cheap and complete.
George willig Baltimore, publishes the followng:-
lies Diaments de la couronne" fantasia, Sydney
Smith. An exceedingly brilliant and interesting
arrangement OF the beautiful themes with which
Aubers sparkling opera abounds.
ssNever Mind Waltz C. A. Scheidler is a rather
pretty'little thing, with taking themes.
s I. Gordon Son, New York. publish the follow
s.Dream Of the Sea, waltz, Willard spenser Rather
crude treatment but possessing some good material
'Who Is This Little MaidcnY" song Thomas p.
Murphy The subject Is cheerluness and the man.
ner In which illustrated in the music and poetry is
very attractive Exception might be taken TO the pc
cuarltIes of the accompaniment, but the melody
cannot fall to please every one
''The Standard Anthem and Chorus Book" by A. N.
Johnson President Of couple OF musical academies in
the West 1t will be found very valuable to chors
and other vocal organizations, the selections
varied and adapted TO every occasion and every
Ditson Co., New York, Boston and Philadelphia
publish the following
-Four part songs, by Joseph Barnby. This is small
COLLECTION admirable works by experienced hand.
For gee clubs they will be found very attractive.
.Ph@bSs Luna "a wifeis song" Home They
Brought Her Warrior Dead" .Anne Lee,n STARRY
''Katie the Rose Of Kildare song, H. P. Danks A
very pretty song ana sure TO become popular.
III Was a Dream, song, Frederick H. Cowen.
and passion can be communicated BY capable
singer
strangely written, but very effective
'Tramway Galop," L. Gonaerts. A clever arrange
ment for four hands OF sparkling salon work.
''Come Back TO Erin, fantasia, Charles Grobe. The
manner OF treatment Of the well known melody is
rather backneyed but with young ladies' who admire
the "Maiden's Prayer" class OF pieces this viii be
Angels of the Hearth, +" song John HuIlah. The
beautiful lines OF Helen NJ. Burnside could scarcely be
enshrned in more touching music.
''The Little Flower, song, l.. Miliott. A charming
melody, with brilliant accompaniment
s'Home Below and Heaven Above" song, j. r.
Thomas One Of this popular song writer's happy
Efforts
Forest Echoes, - mazourka, A. II. Roscwig Rather
dull and unnierestng.
.only Comen song, Berthold Tours Not an at
tractive melody by anv means.
''Fnottee,n song, J. l. Mooy dainty little gem
for a cohtraltO.
"A Mothers Madness song for mezzo soprano
Viccnzo Cirio. dull, dreary composition, which no
amount OF expression can make interesting
Home so Blcst,n song, Abt simple little
tone poem from the pen OF the German baladist
s.Our Patriot Flag y national song, &. +. Horsey
During this Centennial year We may expect host OF
patriotic songs II IL tobe hoped that the subjects
will always into such competent hands those OF Mr.
Horsley. The poetry, by George Cooper, Is OF SUI
peror kind.
tractive, flowing melody.
"Happy as a Bird" moroccan brilliantc, W. A. FALL
In the Briniey Richards style and very graceful
W. A. Pond Co., New York publish collection OF
anthems, motetts, choras hymns &C, selected from
the works Of ancient and modern composers under the
name OF est Coscila edited by Dr. Damrosch The FIRST
volume OF this collection Is full OF interest 70 those who
wish find music adapted to church services drawn
from the true font ofart The talent experience and
extensive knowledge all that pertains to OF DR..
Damrosch may be considered ample guarantee Of tho
excellence OF this work. Many graceful and artistic
gems from his own pen are scattered through the first
volume OF est Cecilia and some quaint "reminiscences
OF the composers OF the sixteenth century may be found
in it.
lar Pat Rooney, and 'The Harp OF David, meditation
for the piano. by Henry Schwinp oun1cd on the
from Samuel, "And u came 70 pass, when the evil
spirit was upon Saul, that David took an harp and |
played with his hand; so Saul was refreshed and was
we'll and the evil spirit departed from him" IL Is
very ambitious work, but well carved out, showing
skill and experience.
them, composed BY the late u. W. Greaiorex, and i
may regarded Of the best works Of this favor
Jta compnser Of church music