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... g;" and although perhaps the modulations are a little too frequent for the nature of the subject, the voice is sufficiently respected in the harmonies. A singer who can command his voice from the low B flat to the upper F may make this " Sailor's Song " extremely effective. Presto 11v Tarantell; for the Pianoforte. By Alfred R. Gaul. [Novello, Ewer and Co.] WE scarcely know why Mr. Gaul should call his piece a " Presto alla Tarantella " instead of a " Tarantella," nor why, being in rapid 6 time, he should say that it is to be " played as if vritten in 4. Apart from these considerations, however, he has composed a vivacious and attractive little trifle, the monotony of svhich may be forgiven if considered merely as a dance. l he changes of key are effective; and the harmonies always appropriate and unforced. A flowing style and nimble finger will be necessary to give due effect to the composition but to those who possess both these qualifications it may with confidence be recommended. Petite Polka Chi1toise. Par Gioachino Rossini. [Ricordi.] PIANOFORTE players should possess themselves of this little musical joke, thrown off no doubt by the maestrce without a thought of its ever being published. There is but little in it, yet enough to show that it is an artist's trifle; and, as such, worthy of a place in an artist's portfolio. The subject, in B minor, is light and pleasing, some of the harmonies, however, being, we hope, exclusively " Chinese." FOREIGN NOTES. M. HALANZIER S tendered resignation of his post o£ Director of the Grand-Opera has been for the last few xveeks the leading topic of conversation in Paris musical circles. The reason assigned for this step is the want of activity displayed on the part of the Ministry of Fine Arts in aSording the necessary guarantees for the support of the national establishment, in consequence of which some of the most valued members of the company have declined to renesr their contracts. Curiously enough, the crisis in the administration of the Opera almost coincided with the resignation of the President of the Republic, and the consequent reconstruction of the Cabinet-and while M. Bardoux, the former Minister of Fine Arts, appeared anxious to retain the services of M. Halanzier, his successors MM. Jules Ferry and Turquet, have not as yet made any fresh overtures to the Director. Whatever the ultimate resolution may be, it seems certain, however, that M. Halanzierwill remain at the head of the institution until the expiration of his present engagement in October next. The nomination, on the other hand, of M. Herold as Prefect of the Seine is hailed with much satisfaction in artistic quarters. The new prefect is the son of the composer of " Zampa," and the active interest which, in his capacity of senator, he has already exhibited in art matters will, it is expected, be most beneficially exercised in his more extended sphere. The Marquis d'Ivry's Opera, " Les Amants de Verone," which had been, since its first performance some few months ago, the piece de resistance at the Theatre-Lyrique, has after the recent definite closing of this establishment been transferred to another lyrical stage, the Gaite, where it is being performed during four evenings of the week, M. Capoul and Mdlle. Ambre sustaining the principal parts. At the Grand-Opera a revival of '; Der Freischutz" is spoken of as highly successful. Weber's most popular operatic work is given with the recitatives added by Berlioz, and the leading characters are represented by Mdlles. Krauss and Daram, MM. Vergnet, Gailhard, and Caron. A new Opera, entitled '; Le Roi Barde," has just been completed by M. Leon Gastinel. The libretto of the work, which is described as " an important one," is founded upon some remarkable facts concernina En^,lish history of the tenth century. The first performance of M. Saint-Saens' new Opera, " Etienne Marcel," took place at the Grand-Theatre at Lyons last month, in the presence of a select audience, including many leading musicians from the capital, it being altogether unusual for the svork of an weeping;" and although perhaps the modulations are a little too frequent for the nature of the subject, the voice is sufficiently respected in the harmonies. A singer who can command his voice from the low B flat to the upper F may make this " Sailor's Song " extremely effective. Presto 11v Tarantell; for the Pianoforte. By Alfred R. Gaul. [Novello, Ewer and Co.] WE scarcely know why Mr. Gaul should call his piece a " Presto alla Tarantella " instead of a " Tarantella," nor why, being in rapid 6 time, he should say that it is to be " played as if vritten in 4. Apart from these considerations, however, he has composed a vivacious and attractive little trifle, the monotony of svhich may be forgiven if considered merely as a dance. l he changes of key are effective; and the harmonies always appropriate and unforced. A flowing style and nimble finger will be necessary to give due effect to the composition but to those who possess both these qualifications it may with confidence be recommended. Petite Polka Chi1toise. Par Gioachino Rossini. [Ricordi.] PIANOFORTE players should possess themselves of this little musical joke, thrown off no doubt by the maestrce without a thought of its ever being published. There is but little in it, yet enough to show that it is an artist's trifle; and, as such, worthy of a place in an artist's portfolio. The subject, in B minor, is light and pleasing, some of the harmonies, however, being, we hope, exclusively " Chinese." FOREIGN NOTES. M. HALANZIER S tendered resignation of his post o£ Director of the Grand-Opera has been for the last few xveeks the leading topic of conversation in Paris musical circles. The reason assigned for this step is the want of activity displayed on the part of the Ministry of Fine Arts in aSording the necessary guarantees for the support of the national establishment, in consequence of which some of the most valued members of the company have declined to renesr their contracts. Curiously enough, the crisis in the administration of the Opera almost coincided with the resignation of the President of the Republic, and the consequent reconstruction of the Cabinet-and while M. Bardoux, the former Minister of Fine Arts, appeared anxious to retain the services of M. Halanzier, his successors MM. Jules Ferry and Turquet, have not as yet made any fresh overtures to the Director. Whatever the ultimate resolution may be, it seems certain, however, that M. Halanzierwill remain at the head of the institution until the expiration of his present engagement in October next. The nomination, on the other hand, of M. Herold as Prefect of the Seine is hailed with much satisfaction in artistic quarters. The new prefect is the son of the composer of " Zampa," and the active interest which, in his capacity of senator, he has already exhibited in art matters will, it is expected, be most beneficially exercised in his more extended sphere. The Marquis d'Ivry's Opera, " Les Amants de Verone," which had been, since its first performance some few months ago, the piece de resistance at the Theatre-Lyrique, has after the recent definite closing of this establishment been transferred to another lyrical stage, the Gaite, where it is being performed during four evenings of the week, M. Capoul and Mdlle. Ambre sustaining the principal parts. At the Grand-Opera a revival of '; Der Freischutz" is spoken of as highly successful. Weber's most popular operatic work is given with the recitatives added by Berlioz, and the leading characters are represented by Mdlles. Krauss and Daram, MM. Vergnet, Gailhard, and Caron. A new Opera, entitled '; Le Roi Barde," has just been completed by M. Leon Gastinel. The libretto of the work, which is described as " an important one," is founded upon some remarkable facts concernina En^,lish history of the tenth century. The first performance of M. Saint-Saens' new Opera, " Etienne Marcel," took place at the Grand-Theatre at Lyons last month, in the presence of a select audience, including many leading musicians from the capital, it being altogether unusual for the svork of an weeping;" and although perhaps the modulations are a little too frequent for the nature of the subject, the voice is sufficiently respected in the harmonies. A singer who can command his voice from the low B flat to the upper F may make this " Sailor's Song " extremely effective. Presto 11v Tarantell; for the Pianoforte. By Alfred R. Gaul. [Novello, Ewer and Co.] WE scarcely know why Mr. Gaul should call his piece a " Presto alla Tarantella " instead of a " Tarantella," nor why, being in rapid 6 time, he should say that it is to be " played as if vritten in 4. Apart from these considerations, however, he has composed a vivacious and attractive little trifle, the monotony of svhich may be forgiven if considered merely as a dance. l he changes of key are effective; and the harmonies always appropriate and unforced. A flowing style and nimble finger will be necessary to give due effect to the composition but to those who possess both these qualifications it may with confidence be recommended. Petite Polka Chi1toise. Par Gioachino Rossini. [Ricordi.] PIANOFORTE players should possess themselves of this little musical joke, thrown off no doubt by the maestrce without a thought of its ever being published. There is but little in it, yet enough to show that it is an artist's trifle; and, as such, worthy of a place in an artist's portfolio. The subject, in B minor, is light and pleasing, some of the harmonies, however, being, we hope, exclusively " Chinese." FOREIGN NOTES. M. HALANZIER S tendered resignation of his post o£ Director of the Grand-Opera has been for the last few xveeks the leading topic of conversation in Paris musical circles. The reason assigned for this step is the want of activity displayed on the part of the Ministry of Fine Arts in aSording the necessary guarantees for the support of the national establishment, in consequence of which some of the most valued members of the company have declined to renesr their contracts. Curiously enough, the crisis in the administration of the Opera almost coincided with the resignation of the President of the Republic, and the consequent reconstruction of the Cabinet-and while M. Bardoux, the former Minister of Fine Arts, appeared anxious to retain the services of M. Halanzier, his successors MM. Jules Ferry and Turquet, have not as yet made any fresh overtures to the Director. Whatever the ultimate resolution may be, it seems certain, however, that M. Halanzierwill remain at the head of the institution until the expiration of his present engagement in October next. The nomination, on the other hand, of M. Herold as Prefect of the Seine is hailed with much satisfaction in artistic quarters. The new prefect is the son of the composer of " Zampa," and the active interest which, in his capacity of senator, he has already exhibited in art matters will, it is expected, be most beneficially exercised in his more extended sphere. The Marquis d'Ivry's Opera, " Les Amants de Verone," which had been, since its first performance some few months ago, the piece de resistance at the Theatre-Lyrique, has after the recent definite closing of this establishment been transferred to another lyrical stage, the Gaite, where it is being performed during four evenings of the week, M. Capoul and Mdlle. Ambre sustaining the principal parts. At the Grand-Opera a revival of '; Der Freischutz" is spoken of as highly successful. Weber's most popular operatic work is given with the recitatives added by Berlioz, and the leading characters are represented by Mdlles. Krauss and Daram, MM. Vergnet, Gailhard, and Caron. A new Opera, entitled '; Le Roi Barde," has just been completed by M. Leon Gastinel. The libretto of the work, which is described as " an important one," is founded upon some remarkable facts concernina En^,lish history of the tenth century. The first performance of M. Saint-Saens' new Opera, " Etienne Marcel," took place at the Grand-Theatre at Lyons last month, in the presence of a select audience, including many leading musicians from the capital, it being altogether unusual for the svork of an