Lays of Erin, arranged as rondeaus for the piano-forte, by the most eminent composers.
Of this publication the reviewers speak thus:
“We are happy to find a work commenced which will render more familiar to the English ear, the beautiful melodies of the sister kingdom.
“The air selected on this occasion is “St. Patrick’s Day,” and the manner in which Mr. Logier has arranged it, is such as to give us a very favourable opinion of his abilities. The little imitation introduced at bar 9, page 1, discovers considerable ingenuity. The return to the subject in the key of F, is well arranged. The minor is uncommonly spirited, and the conclusion playful and striking.”
Under the head “Music” in a former number, allusion was made to the airs of the celebrated bard of Ireland, Carolan—particularly to one called Gracey Nugent, the music of which is published with accompaniments by sir John Stephenson and Mr. Moore. The following translation of that song from the original Irish is done by Miss Brooke.
SONG
FOR GRACEY NUGENT—BY CAROLAN.
Of Gracey’s charms enraptur’d will I sing!
Fragrant and fair, as blossoms of the spring;