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It is The above piece has been selected as a test for the forthcoming to upwards of also published in the Key of C major in Book VIII. of the Organ Works of J. S. Bach, edited by J. F. BRIDGE and JAMES HIGGS. London: NOVELLO AND COMPANY LIMITED. ONE HUNDRED NEW TUNES now published for the first time, many having been written expressly Demy 8vo, cloth. Price Four Shillings. London: NOVELLO AND COMPANY LIMITED. CURRENT METHODS OF TRAINING BOYS' VOICES AN ESSAY WRITTEN FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS CHOIR GUILD BY G. EDWARD STUBBS, M.A., Organist and Choirmaster of St. Agnes' Chapel, Trinity Parish, N.Y. Price One Shilling and Sixpence. London: NOVELLO AND COMPANY LIMITED. GAVOTTE IN E FOR THE PIANOFORTE COMPOSED BY G. J. ELVEY. Price One Shilling and Sixpence. London; NOVELLO AND COMPANY LIMITED. Just Published. LOVE THEE? SONG FOR A MEDIUM VOICE The words written by THOMAS MOORE THE MUSIC COMPOSED BY D. PUGHE-EVANS. Price Two Shillings. London: NoVELLO AND COMPANY LIMITED. 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DAILY CHRONICLE. It was a treat to hear music at once so solid and so graceful. "The Ruins of Athens" is not to be ranked among Beethoven's highest achievements, though none but he could have made such effective use of the barbaric element in the chorus of Dervishes-a taking air, emphasised by the wildest accompaniment. . . . The quaint Turkish March and the chorus, with which the work reaches a majestic termination, were also warmly applauded, but nothing-not even the elegant march and chorus, "Twine ye the garlands"-told so well as the impulsive number for the Dervishes, which was rendered with appropriate vigour and energy. As the work is now made suitable for the concert platform, it should be adopted by all choral societies anxious to include in their répertoires compositions of the highest class. WESTMINSTER GAZETTE. Considering the rubbishy character of the productions which so frequently secure the attention of local choirs, it is indeed astonishing that such a beautiful work as this of Beethoven should have been neglected so assiduouslythough doubtless the absence hitherto of any decent arrangement of the work for this purpose has had something to do with the matter. With the preparation of such an arrangement as that used last night, however, this difficulty has been overcome, and it may be assumed that henceforward the work, which contains some of Beethoven's most graceful and spontaneous choral writing, will he heard more often. ATHENEUM. It is needless to state that the music of "Die Ruinen von Athen" does not display Beethoven in a lofty mood, the master keeping in his lightest manner from the first bar to the last. Consequently there was no serious strain on the executants on Wednesday, and the choral numbers were rendered with power and spirit, the favourite Dervishes' chorus being, of course, encored. LONDON: NOVELLO AND COMPANY LIMITED AND NOVELLO, EWER AND CO., NEW YORK. THE GATE OF LIFE DRAMATIC CANTATA FOR Soprano, Tenor, and Bass Soli, Chorus, and Orchestra THE VERSE WRITTEN BY SHAPCOTT WENSLEY THE MUSIC COMPOSED BY FRANCO LEONI. PRICE TWO SHILLINGS. String Parts (in the Press). Wind Parts and Full Score, MS. DAILY TELEGRAPH. set to music, is a variant of that we find in Benedict's The story, which in some form or other has often been "Saint Cecilia," Sullivan's "Martyr of Antioch," &c., but it seems to be one which has interest for the public, and is not without inspiration for composers. Mr. Leoni, at any rate, has set to it strains which won over their first audience will find "The Gate of Life" most useful. to warm demonstrations of sympathy. . . . Choral societies STANDARD. It must be gladly conceded at once that the score shows the hand of a musician who can write with taste and freshness in feeling. The heathen choruses and dances in the first of the three brief parts, the hymn of the Christians, in which the French device of singing with closed lips is adopted, and the final scene of the martyrdom, display full knowledge of effect. DAILY NEWS. Comparatively simple and unsophisticated music of this sort, sometimes recalling Gounod, sometimes the Italians, but almost always melodious and pretty, would be far better suited to the country choirs, the more especially as it presents few difficulties and employs only three soloists. The cantata is not very remarkable for originality of ideas or treatment, and seems better fitted for performance by country musical societies than by a leading London choir. . . . Its fluent writing and thorough knowledge of conventional orchestral devices are points which will probably recommend it to some amateurs, and the excellent way in which the choral numbers were sung by the choir proved that the music was thoroughly appreciated by the performers. ST. JAMES'S GAZETTE. Its music is light, bright, tuneful, and dramatic, with a certain resemblance to the writing of Mascagni, Puccini, and Leoncavallo. ATHENÆUM. The music is mainly in the modern Italian style as regards phrasing and orchestration, and is written in a manner that cannot fail to prove grateful to performers. DAILY GRAPHIC. The choir revelled in the music, which they sang with no less skill than enjoyment, and the vast majority of the audience applauded, wherever there was an opportunity to applaud, with the utmost enthusiasm. The reasons for this success are not far to seek. Mr. Leoni's melodies are of unimpeachable suavity, with the added attraction of possessing a strong family likeness to favourite numbers by a variety of popular composers, from Wagner to Mascagni. LONDON: NOVELLO AND COMPANY LIMITED AND NOVELLO, EWER AND CO., NEW YORK. Price Two Shillings and Sixpence. "Six Pieces for the Organ" are from the experienced and scholarly String Parts for Full or Small Orchestra, Four Shillings and Sixpence. pen of Sir John Stainer. The book opens with a meditative Andante of Wind Parts and Full Score, MS. THE OVERTURE Arranged for Pianoforte Duet by the Composer. Price Two Shillings and Sixpence. great beauty-a movement of which one does not readily tire. In succession we have a capital Prelude and Fughetta, an Adagio of varied character and effect; a very interesting and ingenious movement "On a Bass," an Impromptu, and a Rêverie, which brings the set to a worthy end. No organist should be without these excellent pieces, which are likely to become popular. DAILY CHRONICLE. String Parts for Full or Small Orchestra, Four Shillings and Sixpence. taste, vigour, and the perfect knowledge of the resources of the Wind Parts and Full Score, MS. London: NoVELLO AND COMPANY LIMITED. Just Published. THE SONGS IN DON GIOVANNI COMPOSED BY MOZART. EDITED, WITH MARKS OF EXPRESSION AND PHRASING, BY ALBERTO RANDEGGER. PREFACE. Mozart's keen appreciation of the subtleties of the words he set to music is often so evident that, without a thorough understanding of their significance, it would be impossible to sing the music-to the spirit of which the words are closely allied-in strict accordance with the composer's intention. With a view to meeting this difficulty a special English version has been adapted, to express, as nearly as possible, the literal meaning of the original Italian text. 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