LAURENT'S BELOVED STAR VALSE (companion to the Maud Valse). Illustrated in colours. Price 4s. From the Liverpool Mail:-"Reichardt's beautiful Lied (Beloved Eye'), deservedly one of the most charming and popular songs of the day, has been transformed by Mr. Laurent into a most suave and well-marked waltz, which we my naturally hope to find in scores of ball programmes this and succeeding winters," Boosey and Son's, Holles-street. THE SERPENTINE QUADRILLE, by Burchardt, on on the Serpentine, in colours by Brandard. Price 3s. From the Liverpool Mail:The Serpentine Quadrille' (which is, by the way, illustrated with much humour and spirit), contains some two dozen of the most popular airs of the day, and so admirably have they been blended that the result is a mélange which will at once set feet in motion and call up most pleasant reminiscences, for though the car is tickled every few minutes with a new or rather old-tune, the whole of the quadrille is eminently dansante."Boosey and Sons, Holles-street. MEYERBEER'S "SHEPHERD'S SONG (Des Schäfers sung Sime Dannag, at the Mandap Dapula - Consorts (wick clarionet obbligato) is published, price 4s. (extra violin or violoncello, in lieu of larionet. 1s. each), by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, Loudon, W. BACHIANA, Preludes and Fugues, by John Sebastian Bach (not included in the 48 preludes and fugues), as played at all the classical concerts, in six numbers, each 28. London: Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W. HE HARMONIOUS BLACKSMITH. Composed by EW SONG FOR CHRISTMAS.-"THE CHRIST "The Christmas Rose! The Christmas Rose! This flower is like the joys that shine, When youth hath passed and pleasure flown, Then marvel not that thus I twine My thoughts around this gift of thine, And muse on hopes and joys that last, And bloom through life's most piercing blast." "As graceful and vocal a song as we have met with for a long time."-Musical World.-London: Duncan Davison, 244, Regent-street, W. DONALD DUNCAN'S PURE SCOTCH MALT WHISKIES, ARE CHEAPER, MORE WHOLESOME, AND FAR SUPERIOR TO THE "THE ARION" (Eight-Part-Choir). The members of ROYAL BALMORAL, a very fine, mild, and mellow spirit this Society will meet until further notice every Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock, at 13, Berners-street, Oxford-street. Conductor, Mr. ALFRED GILBERT. F. F. REILLY, Hon. Sec. Persons desirous of joining the choir are requested to address the Secretary. EW SACRED SONG, "Awake, little Pilgrim." Com NEW posed by Maurice Cobham; the poetry by the Rev. D. T. K. Drummond. Price 2s. 6d. Awake, little pilgrim, the day is at hand, The rays of the morning appear on the land; O, haste with thy burden to life's narrow gate, Ere the night shadows falling proclaim thee too late. Knock, little pilgrim, it shall not be vain, Thy feeble entreaties admittance shall gain; Thy Saviour is waiting to bid thee God speed, He turns none away from his door in their need. London: Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W. EYERBEER'S Setting of the "Lord's Prayer," for ΜΕ four voices (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass), is published, with English and Latin text, in score, 3s., separate vocal parts, 6d. each, by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W. THE PRINCE'S USQUEBEAUGH, a much admired and .. 15s. per Gallon. DONALD DUNCAN'S Celebrated Registered DD. Whiskey UST PUBLISHED.-Eight Ballads by Adolfo Ferrari, JUS price 2s. each : No. 1. "SWEET DAYS OF YOUTH." 2. "LONG YEARS OF CARE." 3. "WHEN MID THE FESTIVE SCENES WE MEET.' 4. "BREAK NOT BY HEEDLESS WORD THE SPELL," for contralto or 8. "I LOVE THE OAK," for contralto or barytone. London: Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W., Two Chamber Trios for soprano, mezzo-soprano, and contralto: "Come sisters, CHARLES LUDERS' COMPOSITIONS. LE CORSAIRE, Op. 42, Mélodie historique (Dediée à Edouard Roeckel) 3 0 SIX ROMANCES ANGLAISES, Op. 27 VOICE AND PIANOFORTE. L'EMIGRE IRLANDAIS. Ballad, translated from the English poem of Lady Dufferin by the Chevalier de Chatelain. Suug by Miss Dolby. LONDON: DUNCAN DAVISON, 244, REGENT-STREET. 8 0 I try to sing my voice is sad! I sleep! but then 'tis just as bad- I sometimes think, if "I know who" To bid the demon slumber! Could I but h ar his voice again, I'm sure 'twould cheer my heart-but then' "I'm not in love, remember!" I'm not in love, remember. London: Duncan Davison, & Co., 241, Regent-street, W FOR THE DRAWING ROOM. GOLLMICK. s. d. Vive la Danse, Valse... 3 0 | Bellona, Fest March Thou art so near Dinorah 8. d. 30 ... 30 ... Salon ... ... 30 30 Pauline, Mazurka de ASCHER. ... ... 3 0 ... 30 ... 3 0 26 30 30 ... Bolero "Les Vespers OURY. Valse Sympathique Dinorah Les Vêpres Siciliennes. 5 0 "THE WORTH OF ART APPEARS MOST EMINENT IN MUSIC, SINCE IT REQUIRES NO MATERIAL, NO SUBJECT-MATTER, WHOSE EFFECT MUST BE DEDUCTED. IT IS WHOLLY FORM AND POWER, AND IT RAISES AND ENNOBLES WHATEVER IT EXPRESSES."—Göthe. SUBSCRIPTION:-Stamped for Postage, 20s. per annum-Payable in advance, by Cash or Post Office Order, to BOOSEY & SONS, 28, Holles Street, Cavendish Square. VOL. 38.-No. 6. V. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1860. R. UNDER THE MOST DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE PRINCESSES AND PRINCES OF THE ROYAL FAMILY, The Most Worshipful the Grand Master of Ireland, The LORD BISHOP OF MANCHESTER, The Right Worshipful the MAYOR OF MANCHESTER, His Worship the Mayor of Salford, W. HARVEY, Esq. And many of the Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and distinguished Families of the Empire DR. MARK'S GREAT NATIONAL ENTERPRISE Organised in 1848, and developed at THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC BRIDGE STREET, MANCHESTER, established by him expressly as a Great National Institution to facilitate the Encouragement and Promotion of NATIVE MUSICAL TALENT, and the GENERAL ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC AMONG THE RISING GENERATION, upon his new and effective system, also as a NORMAL SCHOOL for the training of masters to conduct CONSERVATOIRES OF MUSIC to be established throughout the United Kingdom, for LITTLE CHILDREN, the whole comprising an entirely new scheme of NATIONAL EDUCATION, by blending music with general instruction, so that the study of music shall become a branch of education in the humblest of schools of this country. To illustrate and to rouse an interest in every town and city for these institutions, Dr. Mark travels with a number of his pupils occasionally through the country-giving lectures, and introducing his highly approved and pleasing Musical Entertainment, entitled DR. MARK AND HIS LITTLE MEN, who number upwards of Thirty Instrumentalists, and a most Efficient Chorus, the whole forming a most unique and complete Juvenile Orchestra, composed of LITTLE ENGLISH, IRISH, SCOTCH AND WELCH BOYS, FROM FIVE TO SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE, who play Operatic Selections, Solos, Marches, Quadrilles, Galops. &c., and sing Songs and Choruses in a most effective manner, and to whom Dr. Mark gives a gratuitous General and Musical Education. APPOINTMENTS OF MASTERS AND ARRANGEMENTS OF CLASSES IN THE ABOVE INSTITUTION. Principal of the Royal College of Music; Director, Composer, and Conductor; Lecturer to both Private and Public, Theoretical Dr. MARK. and Practical Instrumental and Vocal Classes Master of the General Educational Department: Writing, Reading, Arithmetic, Grammar, Dictation, History, Geography, Practical Geometry, and Bookkeeping Mr. POWELL and Two Assistant Teachers. "PRACTICAL ASSISTANT TEACHERS. .. Violoncello, Double Bass, and Viola Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, and Clarionet Cornet and other Brass Instruments Concertina (German and English) Vocal Classes.. Dr. MARK has also made provision for the Orphans of the Musical Profession possessing musical talent, who will find the above institution a happy home, and receive a most effective general and musical education, board, and clothing, free of all expense. Little Boys, from five to nine years of age, apprenticed for three, five, or seven years by paying a moderate entrance fee to cover the expenses of instrument and books. Mo M PRICE 4d. STAMPED 5d. ONSIEUR SAINTON will return to London on the 10th March. Hinde-street, Manchester-square, 10th February, 1860. ADAME SAINTON-DOLBY will return to town 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square, W., 10th on the 10th March. February, 1860. ST. T. JAMES'S HALL.-NEW PHILHARMONIC CONCERT, Monday evening, Feb. 20th; and Public Rehearsal, To-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, Feb. 18th. Conductor, Dr. WYLDE. To commence at 8 o'clock. Programme :-Part I. Overture, Abenceragen-Cherubini; aria, Signor Belletti-Mozart; concerto in E. minor, violin and orchestra: violin, Mr. H. Blagrove-Spohr; chorus, Ruins of Athens-Beethoven; air with chorus, "Calm is the glassy ocean," Idomeneo, Mdlle. Parepa-Mozart; symphony in B. flat, adagio, allegro, andante, minuetto, finale-Beeihoven. Part II. Concerto in G. minor, pianoforte and orchestra, Mdlle. Marie Wieck-Mendelssohn; aria, Signor Belletti-Rossini; fantasia, violoncello, Signor Piatti-Piatti; madrigal, "In going to my lonely bed "-Edwardes, A.D. 1560; aria, Mdlle. Parepa -Rossini; overture-Weber. The subscription for five grand concerts and five public rehearsals is £2 2s. for a reserved sofa stall. Tickets at popular prices, viz. For the concert on Monday evening, Feb. 20, area and gallery, 1s.; balcony, 2s., 3s., 58., and 7s.; area stalls, 5s.; sofa stalls, 10s. 6d. Tickets for the public rehearsal on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 18-Area and gallery, 18.; balcony 38.; area stalls. 58. Messrs. Cramer and Co., 201, Regent-street; Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street; Keith, Prowse, and Co., 48, Cheapside; and at the hall. ST. JAMES'S, HALL-THE VOCAL ASSOCIA and Choir of 200 voices. Mdlle. Parepa will sing "The Shadow Song." from "Dinorah," the "Laughing Song," from "Manon Lescaut," and the Solos in Mendelssohn's Psalm "Hear my Prayer." New Part-songs by the Choir. Conductor-M. BENEDICT. Tickets, 1s., 3s.; sofa, and balcony stalls, 5s, each. CRYSTAL PALACE. A GRAND CONCERT will be given on Saturday next, the 18th February, at which Madlle. Piccolomini will make her first appearance on her return to England. The Vocalists will include Signor Belart, Sinor Aldighieri, Signor Gilardoni, and Madlle. Piccolomini. The Crystal Palace Orchestra considerably increased for this occasion, will be conducted by Signor Arditi and M. Manns. Admission by Season Tickets (now on sale at 10s. 6d. each, available to the 30th April, 1860); or on payment of Half-a-Crown; children under 12 One Shilling. Reserved seats, Half-a-Crown extra. Tickets at the Crystal Palace, and 2, Exeter Hall. Open at Ten. Concert at Three, Monday evening next, the 13th Feb., 1860. Artists: Mad. Louisa Vinning, Malle. Vaneri, Miss Fanny Reeves, Miss Messent, Mr. Allan Irving, J. G. Patey, and Elliot Galer, Viotti Collins, Medora Collins, J. D. Davies (harpist), R. Glenn Wesley. Conductor, Mr. Frank Mori. Admission one shilling and two shillings. MEYERBEER'S DINORAH AND STERNDALE BENNETT'S MAY QUEEN, are sung nightly at the CANTERBURY HALL CONCERTS. Comic vocalists-Messrs. George Hodson (the irish comedian and mimic), W. J. Critchfleid and E. W. Mackney. Several interesting pictures are added to the Fine Arts Gallery. The suite of Halls have been re-decorated and beautified, and constitute one of the most unique and brilliant sights of the metropolis. THE BAY OF DUBLIN QUADRILLES, on Irish Melodies by Wellington Guernsey, as performed by the bands of the Coldstream Guards, Royal Artillery, &c., has become one of the most popular of the day Price 3s. Beware of spurious imitations. London: Brewer and Co. TO VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORPS.-Boosey and Sons military band instruments, reed and brass, as well as bugles, drums and fifes, have been used and approved of by almost every regiment in the service, at home and abroad. Those regiments that contemplate the formation of a band. are invited to apply to the firm, who will be happy to recommend them competent bandmasters, and render any further assistance that may be required,Boosey and Sons, Holles-street, London. In presenting this prospectus, the projectors of this Association deem it worthy of remark that a great want is felt by a countless number of amateurs possessing musical knowledge and capability of a society which would afford them ample opportunity of acquiring, at a moderate cost, a complete knowledge of the beauty and grandeur of the choicest and recognized orchestral compositions of this and previous periods. The object of this Association is to bring together the amateur instrumentalists of London and its suburbs, for the practice and performance of oratorios, masses, cantatas, symphonies, operatic selections, and overtures, including compositions but little known to the general public, with other chef-d'oeuvres of the great masters, suitable for band and chorus conjointly or separately. For the benefit of the amateur department, weekly rehearsals will be held on every Saturday Evening, at Eight o'clock, at the Architectural Gallery, 9. Conduit-street, Regent-street, and during the scason, concerts will be given at one of the large theatres or concert-rooms, with the important assi-tance of the honorary professional members, and in conjunction with the chorus, as soon as the necessary proficiency is attained. In the profess onal department there are still vacancies for honorary members for the following instruments:-Four first violins, one second violin, and two violas. All communications to be addressed to the Honorary Secretary of the London Orchestral Association, 9, Conduit-street, Regent-street, W. H. J. BRAHAM, Hon. Sec. LEES, MADRIGALS, AND BALLADS.-Egyptian rous applications, these much admired performances of Glees, Madrigals, and Old English Ditties, will be continued for one week longer, and will be given every morning at half-past two; and on Tuesday and Friday evening at quarter past eight, when the present series must positively terminate. The programmes will include favourite compositions of Sir Henry Bishop. Glees, Madrigals and Partsongs of an early period, Catch, Haydn's Humourous Serenade, renowned Old English Ballads by Miss Eyles, and the celebrated Scottish Dialogue Ballad "Huntingtower." Conductor, Mr. Land. Literary Illustrator, T. Oliphant, Esq. Reserved seats, 3s. unreserved seats. 2s.; a few fauteuils, 5s. each, which may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street, W, ANTED, immediately, a Pupil in a Musical Establishment, where he will have an opportunity of acquiring a thorough knowledge of the profession in all its branches. Address, post paid, Mr. G. Richardson, music warehouse, Horsham, Sussex. To THE COUNTRY MUSIC TRADE.-A Young Man, who has been employed in two leading London Music Houses, is desirous of obtaining a Situation in the Country, as an Assistant to a Musicseller. Unexceptionable references. Address, A. H., Mesical World Office. REVIEWS. "Moore's National Airs,' with symphonies, and accompaniments for the pianoforte, edited by Charles William Glover-People's Edition, No. 9," (Longman and Co.)-contains ten of the least familiar of the tunes to which the Irish bard wedded poetry. Several of them are attractive; among others "Hear me but once," set for two voices, a pretty quaint French air, "My harp is one unchanging theme," a Swedish air of some character, "Early sounds the castanet" (Spanish of course), and "Then Fare thee well" to an English tune that will doubtless be recognised by Mr. William Chappell. One or two of the melodies we cannot but believe to be spurious-such (to name one example) as the so-called Hindostanee Air,-" Hark, I hear a spirit sing," arranged for three voices. "The Orpheon,' a collection of songs and choruses in two, three, and four parts, carefully selected for the use of schools, families, and choral societies"-(Ewer and Co.)-may be recommended as a useful and well-varied compilation, exactly fitted for the object to which it professes to be dedicated, and for the most part made up of materials likely to improve and invigorate, rather than (as too often is the case) enfeeble and debase the taste of those who assemble together for the performance of vocal part music, as an agreeable and, at the same time, sensible means of recreation. “A Morning and Evening Cathedral Service"-by R. R. Ross, (J. A. Novello)-is creditable to the composer (President of the Manchester Madrigal Society-who has inscribed his work to the High Master of the Free Grammar School, and Rector of St. Peter's Church, the Rev. Nicholas Germon, M.A.). To meet with any very novel feature in new settings to music of our Cathedral service, we hardly expect in these times. The question is, on one hand, what now can be done with it, if the old-established forms must be preserved; and on the other, ought these old-established forms, under any circumstances to be tampered with, much more superseded? Perhaps, some day, genius may decide. At present we may compliment Mr. Ross for having accomplished his task quite as well as the majority of his predecessors. What conceivable system can defend an F sharp and a C flat occurring in one and the same harmony? Valentine Roberts, music by Mrs. Gilbert A'Beckett (Leader "Dear Old England," a patriotic song--words by Mrs. and Cocks)-is a genial song on all accounts, the poetry being vigorous and the music unaffected. All "patriotic" songs the case) of dealing alternately in twaddle, bombast, and should emulate these qualities, instead (as is so frequently maudlin sentimentality. "The Rifleman's March"-by J. E. Richardson (Aylward, Salisbury)-is dedicated "by permission" (by whose permission we are not told) to the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the 1st Wiltshire Rifle Volunteers. It is a march of considerable spirit. "I told thee, Sweetheart"-poetry by John Ellison, music by M. Enderssohn (Schott and Co.)-is a ballad in which expression is attained and dulness avoided in an equally remarkable degree, both by poet and musician. Hodges (Henry Keller, Clifton*)-is dedicated by the com"L'Eglantine," waltz for the pianoforte-by Martin H. poser to "his pupils," who can hardly fail to be charmed by its wholly unpretending and at the same time attractive qualities. "The Bird of Song "-written by W. S. Passmore, composed by J. L. Hatton (Boosey and Sons)-will remind many of the late Sir Henry Bishop, of whose earlier manner it is an admirable copy. Although, in his poetry, Mr. W. S. Passmore apostrophises the lark, Mr. Hatton's song bears no resemblance whatever to Bishop's once famous "Lo, here the gentle lark," nor is there a flute obbligato part to suggest that this was in the more recent composer's mind when, in the attitude of creation, he threatened the paper with ink. Nevertheless there is a Bishop-feeling about the whole, which, as "A short and easy Morning Service- Te Deum' and it is eminently welcome, will not be detrimental to the Jubilate with accompaniment for organ or pianoforte"-popularity probably awaiting the "Bird of Song"-a by Charles Frederick Hauptmann (Ewer and Co.)-may be politely dismissed with a reference to the foregoing observations. The organist of St. Mary's, Tenby, writes smoothly and correctly, but can lay no more legitimate claim to originality than his respectable Manchester contemporary. "Stella Matutina-melodie Religieuse pour piano"-by Wilhem Schulthes, Op. 27 (Ewer and Co.)-like all Herr Schulthes commits to the hands of the engraver, is clever and carefully worked out; but we cannot help thinking that the cadenza in octaves (page 5-" precipitato") is somewhat precipitate, if not absolutely profane; while the general treatment to which the theme is submitted in pages 6 and 7, if not positively irreligious, leaves the "religious melody" tant soit décolletée. peu piece of which Mr. Hatton has no reason to be ashamed, and to which his admirers will point with a certain degree of exultation. Far better, however, in all respects, because far more original-and as a natural consequence, far more genuine-is" It was fifty years ago "-composed and dedicated to John Boosey (same publisher)-one of the genial and racy musical settings of Professor Longfellow's genial and racy poetry with which we are acquainted. Who does not know the poem which begins with the following simple and exquisite stanzas ? :— "It was fifty years ago, In the pleasant month of May, A child in its cradle lay. "And nature, the old nurse, Took the child upon her knee, Beethoven-house, Triangle. |