Godey's Lady's Book

GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK
Philadelphia, April 1850

NEW MUSIC.

WE are particularly indebted to Professor Charles Grobe for copies of two new productions of his own, just published by George Willig, Jr., Baltimore—one entitled Gage d'Amitie, being admirable variations on the popular Elfen Waltz; the other The Play of Life Polka. They are both in the best style of this always successful composer, and must prove favorites with our friends, as they are with us.

We are also indebted to Professor Grobe for a copy of his Variations on the popular theme "Jennette and Jeannot," published by F. D. Benteen, of Baltimore. It is a magnificent production, worthy of the author—saying which, there is nothing more to say. We advise all our friends to procure and learn it.

From A. Fiot, No. 196 Chestnut Street, we have the following new publications since our last:—

Saucy Kate. Words by henry H. Paul. Music by George F. Benkert. It is embellished with a beautiful colored lithograph.

The Broken-hearted. Words by J. M. Church. Music by F. Dorigo. This beautiful little romance was and is sung, with unbounded applause, by Miss Rosa Jacques.

Poor wounded heart, farewell! Words by Moore. Music by F. Dorigo. This was also sung by Miss Jacques, at her concerts, with great effect.

The happy birds are gone to rest. Words by J. M. Church. Music by James Bellak. This was also sung with great applause, by J. H. Collins, the favorite tenor.

The Vale of Rest. From Meyerbeer's opera of "The Huguenots." Arranged by S. Nelson. With French and English words.

The Lonely Bird. Words by Mrs. Hemans. Music by M. Keller.

Marion May. A beautiful ballad. By Henry H. Paul. The best thing, we think, we have ever seen from Mr. Paul's pen. The music—which is very sweet and appropriate—is by George F. Benkert; and the piece is adorned with an elegant lithograph portrait.

Love is everywhere. Written and adapted to a popular Neapolitan air, by Charles Edwards, Esq., of New York. Arranged for the piano, by G. F. Bristow. This piece is also embellished with a magnificent engraving.

Assembly Polka. By R. Breiter.

Magyar Polka and Styrian Polka. By J. C. Viereck.

La Manola, par Paul Henrion. A beautiful canzonetta, forming one of a series entitled "La Lyre Francaise," the whole of which should go together.

La Pluie de Perles—Valse brillante—par G. A. Osborne. It is, indeed, a brilliant affair; but it wants a master hand to perform it effectively.

Our friends cannot but be pleased with the above collection.

From Mr. E. L. Walker, No. 160 Chestnut Street, we have as choice a collection of new music as we have seen for many a day. Our friends may rely implicitly upon Mr. W.'s judgment in his selections. Witness the following:—

La Nayade—Etude Fantastique. One of the most magnificent of all the productions of M. Strakosch. One ought to hear him play it to appreciate it fully. The title-page is very beautiful.

Montezuma Grand March. By Gustave Blessner. A performance that will do credit to any composer, and that will puzzle the fingers of any but a good player. We are happy to chronicle the rapid progress of this fine author, who has produced some of the best musical compositions of the day.

Phanix Hose Quickstep. By Victor Vallue. Dedicated to P. C. Ellmaker, and embellished with a fine portrait.

The Falling Leaf, or Autumnal Waltz. By J. N. Beck. A very pretty and easy waltz.

Vigilant Polka. By John A. Janke, Jr. Dedicated to the Vigilant Engine Company.

Bouquet Polka. By A. R. Breiter.

Ocean Polka. By Anthony Faas. Among the multiplicity of polkas, one hardly knows which to select. These are very good.

Oh, my heart is weary waiting: or, Summer longings. The words from the "Home Journal"—the music by Saroni. A very sweet and plaintive ballad that cannot but please.

We cannot sufficiently praise the admirable style in which Mr. Walker gets out his music. The paper is of the whitest and purest, the type the clearest, and the whole tout ensemble of every piece worthy of the highest encomium. He has our best wishes for his perfect success.

Messrs. Lee & Walker, No. 162 Chestnut Street, have sent us the following new publications since our last:—

La Clochette—Galop brillante, par Fred. Burgmuller. It is an excellent and not very difficult study.

Galop brillante on the most admired airs from Balfe's "Four Sons of Aymon. " Arranged by J. C. Viereck.

Diligent Grand March. By John A. Janke, Jr. This excellent march is dedicated to the Diligent Engine Company.

The Daguerreotype Polka. By S. Ehrlich. Inscribed to M. A. Root, and dedicated to all the patrons of his gallery.

Bouquet of Melodies. A collection of popular airs, marches, waltzes, polkas, &c., arranged in an easy style for the guitar, by Edward Pique.

Gloucester Polka—as performed by Gung'l's celebrated hand. By Adolph Birgfeld.

The Secret. A very pretty ballad, by the author and composer of "Will you love me then as now?"

I feel the thoughts I speak.

The Last Sigh. Two songs—the words by Joseph A. Nunes, Esq., and the music by Professor James Bellak.

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