The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

solo-voices (Storico-T cnore. Cristo-Bari-
toDo. Maria Magdalena-SopranO, Maria
Co%ntralto, PLATO Baritone. Due Angel
SOPRANO mixed chorus and orchestra. In
two parts. The "Storico" Historian re-
lates The gospel narrative; the words Ut
tered by the persons concerned IN the
sacred drama are assigned 20 various
vocalists. as shown above. A slow ana
solemn Prelude" opens part first. A
short motif 50 developed I'm quite free
fugato style. After an effective deceptive
cadence. which follows the prelude with.
out break. the death of Christ is men
toned. I'm simple recitative. After a few
bars Of slow music comes n section head
ed "TerremotO" trembling OF the earthl
which expresses great movement and
agitation. T1-e exclamation OF the Cen
turion and OF those with him. Were hlius
Del" IS naturally assigned 20 a chorus
of male voices. Though exceedingly brief.
IL IS very effective. \ chorus for soprani
and contralti contains some refined eX-
p~ressive music. II IS based on a Gregor-
ian theme. sung I'm Catholic churches on
Good Friday. TO tho words "CruX ndelis,
inter omnes Arbor r nobilis.'
The Prelude of the second mart M the
oratorio. which deals with and bears tho
superscription OF THE Resurrection Is
singularly clear In form ard meaning.
u opens with an impressive theme. as
signed first 20 comets and afterwards 90
trumpets. The composer abstains from
developments Of too great musical inter
est: he wishes the music 10 be strictly
the handmaiden Of the Bible story. Soon
we hear "Alleluia" repeated several limo.
by the voices. a foretaste OF the final
chorus or the scene az the s%epulchre. tho
music IS very appropriate I'm character.
Here Is the great passage OF oNerWhe'm-
ing power and dramatic effect. namely.
Mary's cry Of "Rabhoni when she rec.
ognizes Jesus. In the final "Alleluja'
chorus there is a true ring. and this
number shows Perosi al hls very hest.
Perosi's "Resuryection Of Christ will
very soon become popular. as also his
other 0rat0riOs. and church-music. Near
~ an Of his compositions are published
by c. Piccedi & CO.. Milano. Italy, I'm
superb editions.
Breitkopf & Haertel. of New York. have
issued a classified and graded catalogue
Of their own publications which prinCi-
pally contains select assorted material
for instructive purposes. 10 teachers and
scholars Of music this is a Guide" for
practical use. which applies the princi-
Piles so successfully laid out by Koehler
and Eschmann classifying by degrees Of
difficulty especially that most important
division devoted to plano Music
No. { Of "The Witmark Monthly M
Vitmark & Sons. New York;, contains
much interesting musical news and an-
nOunccment Of latest publications. It's
pages are also adorned by the pictures
of lmogene Conner. Maize King. Gertrude
Rutiedgo. Ciemence Sisters. Ncsers. oliver
and Fay. and Carl Glars Solo Band.
with Barnum e Bailov's great show. at
Olympia, London. England.
The May issue Of "Caocilia." a month
~ devoted TO Catholic church-music
prot j. Singonherger. So. Francis. WlsN.
contains. Gounod as an Author 90 Sac
red Music continued Method of Teach
ing Siuging in Schools. Questions. Notes,
otc. The music supplement continues IT..
Tappert's beautiful songs IN honor OF the
Blessed Virgin for three female voices
with organ accompaniment.
Yea. music IS the Prophets art:
Among the gifts that God has sent
one OF the most magnificent.
Music and love are the wings Of the
soul. -Berlioz.
Sweet melodies are those which are by
distance made more sweet.
Wordsworth.
As long as Love continues tho most
imperlOus passion. and Death the sur
est fact of our mingled and marvellous
humanity. so long will the sweetest and
truest Music on earth be ever in the
minor key.
Singing Is an accomplishment we can
"' Maria f'zzoli.
Music is the only sensual pleasure with
put vice. Johnson.
Major IS the active and masculine;
minor the passive and feminine In mu-
sic. -Schumann.
True art endures forever. and the true
artist delights in the works ot grea-
minds. -Roeth0ven.
CHAS. FIR. MUIIEk.