4s. O Tsuri San "O Tsuri San,' by Ethel Barns, is a charming little lament in Japanese style, and the same Composer's 'The Humble Swain' has considerable passion and genuine feeling."-The Times.

"OTsuri San,' a Japanese Lament, words by Nora Hopper and music by Ethel Barns. The music has a sort of quaintly pathetic character that matches the words very well. It is very easy to sing and play."— Manchester Guardian.

LIEBLING, GEORG.

The Lesson (in two Keys) 4s. The Star of Love

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THREE SONGS edited by J. A. FULLER MAITLAND, and for the first time published.

Love's Apology

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"Two charming songs.... warmth of expression."-The Times.

PITT, PERCY.

Nature's Lullaby (in two Keys) "Shows more talent than any song by a native composer I have come across for some time."-Manchester Guardian. "Graceful and excellently written for the voice."-The Times.

"Not the least significant sign of the healthy progress of musical taste in England is the artistic advance shown in much of the music put forward for home use. It is true that some publishers continue to issue compilations which can only be described as good paper spoilt; and, therefore, presumably there is still a buying public for feeble verses and trite melodic and harmonic progressions. Those firms, however, who strive to minister to artistic progress deserve every encouragement; and accordingly it is with much pleasure that we draw attention to TWELVE PIANOFORTE PIECES by Granville Bantock, issued by Messrs. Forsyth, for they belong to a class that is calculated to develop appreciation of real music. They are severally named RHAPSODIE, MEDITATION, PHANTASY, SCHERZO, NOCTURNE, LEGEND, PREGHIERA, MAZURKA, INTERMEZZO, SERENADE, CAPRICE, and ROMANCE, titles which are justified in each case by the character of the music. They are short and of moderate difficulty, and are more or less effective. The last-named quality, in great measure, arises from Mr. Bantock's recognition of the necessity of contrast. The advantage of this is very noticeable in the MEDITATION, which is prevented from degenerating, as frequently the case in such pieces, into mere maudlin sentimentality by an intermediate episode which might be construed as a lively recollection. 'Bright-eyed Fancy' trips with dainty grace in the SCHERZO, and there is much poetic charm in the NOCTURNE. The LEGEND would form an excellent study for staccato wrist-playing; the MAZURKA possesses an alluring grace which savours of the East, and it will not improbably prove to be the most popular of the series, although in this particular it will have a rival in the CAPRICE, which is an alert and fascinating little piece. In the ROMANCE we have a true song without words'-one capable of being made very expressive by pianists who can make their instruments sing.' TARANTELLA D'AMORE would seem to be a somewhat paradoxical title, but exception can be taken no farther than the name of Mr. Louis H. Hillier's brilliant pianoforte piece. This is dedicated to Miss Ella Pancera, and it may be recommended to the attention of players who possess nimble fingers. Similar in nature, but much easier to execute, is a SALTARELLO by Charles Davieson, in which the composer has cleverly suggested the leap from which the dance derives its name. DEUX VALSES, respectively in A and F sharp minor, by M. Esposito, are pleasing pieces, as are also a POLKA ECCENTRIQUE and a GAVOTTE POMPADOUR by Erik Meyer Helmund, and an ALLEGRETTO GRAZIOSO by Norman O'Neill. The same firm have recently published several songs which deserve notice. Mr. Arthur Somervell is never more happy than when his creative talent is aroused by words that call for a setting in the English school of the Elizabethan age; and the music he has allied to Shakespeare's lines, TAKE, O TAKE THOSE LIPS AWAY, admirably reflects the

THE BISPHAM ALBUM.

TEN SONGS BY SCHUBERT AND SCHUMANN.
Edited by DAVID BISPHAM.
Price 38. net.

spirit of the text, and is, moreover, grateful to sing. The anonymous words of LOVE'S APOLOGY, also by Mr. Somervell, suggest the same period, and the song may be recommended to baritone vocalists to whom the direct diction of our forefathers appeals. Two songs by Ethel Barns, a clever young violinist, merit praise and the favour of cultured singers. They are respectively entitled THE HUMBLE SWAIN and O TSURI SAN. The former is a setting for a baritone voice of some impassioned words by J. Sylvester (1562-1618), and the latter a lament over the untimely death of a Japanese dancer, whose whilom fascinations are recounted to music possessing a dainty quaintness, quite in keeping with the subject of the lyric. The compass of the latter song is within the octave D to D. NATURE S LULLABY, by Percy Pitt, is an unpretentious but well-written and melodious song, laid out for a soprano voice; while SPRING CALLS TO THE FLOWERS, words by G. Whyte and music by G. Villa, is a bright little ditty, with an effective accompaniment, lying well under the hands. The last-named is also arranged as a duet. The BISPHAM ALBUM is a collection of ten songs by Schubert and Schumann which have been selected and edited by Mr. David Bispham, and, it may be added, have been sung by him at his recitals. Only two by Schubert are contained in the album, but these are AN DIE MUSIK (To Music') and DER ZWERG (The Dwarf'). These testify to Mr. Bispham's musicianship and conscientiousness as an editor. Breath marks are given whenever a doubt could arise on this important matter, and in the latter song there is pointed out in several places the necessity of change of vocal tone-colour. The same care has been bestowed on Schumann's lyrics, and a welcome feature is found in the excellent English translations which accompany the German text. It should be added that the songs have all been transposed to make them suitable for a baritone voice, but in each case the original key is notified. Music is now recognised as forming an important factor in the pastime and education of children, and the publication of cantatas and part songs fitted to their abiliti s, and calculated to engender a love of the art, is to be encouraged. Admirably designed for such worthy purposes is a cantata for treble voices, entitled AN APRIL SHOWER, by Bernard and Arthur Page. The story may be described as all about nothing,' but in such cantatas it is the episodes that count, and these in the present instance bring forth songs, duets, and choruses of a bright and amusing character, which are wedded to melodious and appropriately simple strains. LÖHR'S SCHOOL SONGS, for equal voices in unison, and in two or three parts, present a series which is well conceived and skilfully carried out by composers manifestly in sympathy with the object in view."-Daily Telegraph, August 4, 1898.

CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS.

Rapidly increasing in popularity. Sung quite recently in the Town Hall, Sydney, Australia; and previously in the Centenary Hall, Sydney; both with Orchestra.

Also at Festivals at Wellingborough (850 voices); Haverfordwest (500 voices); Longwood Church, Huddersfield; Forest Gate, Essex; and at six Festivals in Lancashire and Yorkshire in the present year.

"A well-planned and excellently-written composition

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in its spirit, and the choral writing is admirable. We commend the work for festival purposes."-Musical News.

"Comes to us with good credentials, which, it may be said at once, are well deserved "-Musical Times.

"A most musicianly and artistic composition, and will undoubtedly become very popular."-Huddersfield Examiner.

Various correspondents write: "Our choir have enjoyed practising your anthem more than any other they have ever prepared. "Your splendid anthem has secured us a most successful festival." "Your anthem, Awake,' &c., has been given with organ and orchestra to an immense and appreciative audience."

"In the beginning." Price Threepence.

Sample copy sent gratis on application to the Composer, Dr. F. R. orchestral parts, if required.

London: NOVELLO AND COMPANY, Limited.

London: NOVELLO AND COMPANY, Limited.

I'nto us a Child is bern

In the beginning
Christians be joyful
Come and thank Him
Glory be to God ..

Glory to God

Hear, King of Angels

That God doth love the world

Behold. I bring you good tidings

*Christians, awake

Drop down, ye heavens..

Hail to the Christ (Carol Anthem)

Like silver lamps..

Sing and rejoice

The first Christmas (Words only, 38, per 100) •The Grace of God which bringeth salvation

While shepherds watched their flocks
While shepherds watched their flocks

*Behold my servant

Give the king Thy judgments, O Lord

Rejoice in the Lord

Hail thou that art highly favoured..
Break forth into joy

•Angels, from the realms of glory
Behold, I bring you good tidings
Behold, I bring you glad tidings
Be peace on earth

Io, star led chiefs

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem
When Christ was born to earth
Arise, shine, for Thy light is come
While shepherds watched

•Let us now go even unto Bethlehem
*There were shepherds..

Ditto ditto (Two-part Anthem) Behold, a Star appeareth

Sing, O daughter of Zion

*Sing O Heavers, ar ! be joyful, O Farth

In this was manifested

Behold, how good and joyful

Behold, I bring you good tidings

O sing to God (Nel) (Female Voices)

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The Word is Flesh become

There were shepherds .. •Break forth into oy

God so loved the world

The whole earth is at rest

The light hath shired

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Mery and truth are met together (Words, ja per 100)

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In the beginning was the Word *Sing, () heavens..

*There were shepherds

In the beginning was the Word

Sing, O heavens.

This is the day which the Lord hath made

The light hath shined

Behold. I bring you glad tidings

There were shepherds

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel

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