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... OVELLO, EWER AND CO. Corslli's Sarsbande czxcl Giglze, ist E Szi110r. Corelli's Allelt:zslde, Sczrabc>lsls astd Ga2notts, iz F. Transcribed for the Pianoforte by Jules Brissac. Now that the taste for the sound and healthy music of the old masters is rapidly growing, it is not likely that the compositions of Corelli will be permitted to die out. His violin pieces are not only full of viour, but so overflowing with the ever attractive quality of tunefulness, that they will no doubt be as welcome in pianoforte transcriptions as when given forth by the instrument for which they were written. Jules Brissac has evidently a special faculty for reproducing the original effects upon our household instrument; indeed few listeners would ever guess that they were adaptations at all, so well do the passages lie under the hand. The Sarabande, in E minor, is charmingly melodious, and an excellent study for young players, the flowing bass, which is carefully fingered, being really good practice for the left hand. The Gigue is certain to become a favourite-and we cordially commend it to the attention of amateur pianists who have no objection to a " pretty " movement being also one of sterlin worth. The Allemande, in F, has a graceful subject, the phrasing of the passages for the left hand, hosvever, being so important a feature in the composition that none but those who have trained themselves in part-playing can give it dueeSect. Both the Sarabande and Gavotte are short, but they cannot fail to please, the Gavotte, especially, having a theme of much character. Transcriptions as good as these will be a real boon to those teachers who desire that their pupils should know something of the music of the past, as well as of the present and future. No more Alosze. Song. Words by J. Wilce. Composed by John Francis Barnett. SONGS by composers who have already given ample proof that they are capable of producing works of a far higher character, are always certain to please the musician, although they may not be so popular in character as to be as remunerative to the musicseller as those of the mere song-makers of the day. Mr. Barnett's graceful vocal piece has a merit far above the average ballads, but the melody will hardly strike the uncultivated ear. It is, however, extremely vocal, and the accompaniments are written with the fluency of a practised hand. We especially like the temporary modulation into the relative minor in the third bar from the close. The sonffl will no doubt prove eSective in a public concert room, where it is likely to receive a more finished rendering than in a private drawing-room. Lnv. Song. Words by Meta Orred. Composed by Virginia Gabriel. THE attractions of this composer's vocal works usually lie upon the surface, and the song before us is no exception to the rule. Without any particular trouble either to singer or accompanist, a certain eSect is produced by this class of composition; and there can be little doubt that this fact will always ensure for such pieces a ready acceptance xvith amateurs. " Luna" has an appropriate melody; and the lazy chords in the opening phrases form just such an accompaniment as a person " afloat in a silver boat " might be expected to help the voice with. The stclccato quavers in the pianoforte part and the change to the relative minor prevent undue monotony; and the song may be recommended to all in search of simple vocal music. Before the Fight. Song. Words by Desmond Ryan. Composed by Ciro Pinsuti. THIS is a bold and musicianlike song for a baritone voice, which can scarcely fail to become a favourite both in the concert-room and drawing-room. The stacsclto chords at the commencement of the voice part, and the floxving quavers which follow, seem called up naturally by the varied character of the words, which are extremely vigorous. We especially like the change from B flat REVIEWS. NOVELLO, EWER AND CO. Corslli's Sarsbande czxcl Giglze, ist E Szi110r. Corelli's Allelt:zslde, Sczrabc>lsls astd Ga2notts, iz F. Transcribed for the Pianoforte by Jules Brissac. Now that the taste for the sound and healthy music of the old masters is rapidly growing, it is not likely that the compositions of Corelli will be permitted to die out. His violin pieces are not only full of viour, but so overflowing with the ever attractive quality of tunefulness, that they will no doubt be as welcome in pianoforte transcriptions as when given forth by the instrument for which they were written. Jules Brissac has evidently a special faculty for reproducing the original effects upon our household instrument; indeed few listeners would ever guess that they were adaptations at all, so well do the passages lie under the hand. The Sarabande, in E minor, is charmingly melodious, and an excellent study for young players, the flowing bass, which is carefully fingered, being really good practice for the left hand. The Gigue is certain to become a favourite-and we cordially commend it to the attention of amateur pianists who have no objection to a " pretty " movement being also one of sterlin worth. The Allemande, in F, has a graceful subject, the phrasing of the passages for the left hand, hosvever, being so important a feature in the composition that none but those who have trained themselves in part-playing can give it dueeSect. Both the Sarabande and Gavotte are short, but they cannot fail to please, the Gavotte, especially, having a theme of much character. Transcriptions as good as these will be a real boon to those teachers who desire that their pupils should know something of the music of the past, as well as of the present and future. No more Alosze. Song. Words by J. Wilce. Composed by John Francis Barnett. SONGS by composers who have already given ample proof that they are capable of producing works of a far higher character, are always certain to please the musician, although they may not be so popular in character as to be as remunerative to the musicseller as those of the mere song-makers of the day. Mr. Barnett's graceful vocal piece has a merit far above the average ballads, but the melody will hardly strike the uncultivated ear. It is, however, extremely vocal, and the accompaniments are written with the fluency of a practised hand. We especially like the temporary modulation into the relative minor in the third bar from the close. The sonffl will no doubt prove eSective in a public concert room, where it is likely to receive a more finished rendering than in a private drawing-room. Lnv. Song. Words by Meta Orred. Composed by Virginia Gabriel. THE attractions of this composer's vocal works usually lie upon the surface, and the song before us is no exception to the rule. Without any particular trouble either to singer or accompanist, a certain eSect is produced by this class of composition; and there can be little doubt that this fact will always ensure for such pieces a ready acceptance xvith amateurs. " Luna" has an appropriate melody; and the lazy chords in the opening phrases form just such an accompaniment as a person " afloat in a silver boat " might be expected to help the voice with. The stclccato quavers in the pianoforte part and the change to the relative minor prevent undue monotony; and the song may be recommended to all in search of simple vocal music. Before the Fight. Song. Words by Desmond Ryan. Composed by Ciro Pinsuti. THIS is a bold and musicianlike song for a baritone voice, which can scarcely fail to become a favourite both in the concert-room and drawing-room. The stacsclto chords at the commencement of the voice part, and the floxving quavers which follow, seem called up naturally by the varied character of the words, which are extremely vigorous. We especially like the change from B flat