1. LE ROSSIGNOL WALTZ, with Introduction and Variations, by S. GÖDBE. (Collard and Collard.)
  2. INTRODUCTION and RONDO, on the Song, ‘I will not chide,’ composed by E. SOLIS. (Collard and Collard.)
  3. Les Paysannes, a first Set of QUADRILLES, by a LADY. (Banff Lithographic Press.)

No. 1 is a pretty, easy trifle; but it is quite clear that the composer either never heard the nightingale, or meant to ridicule imitations, for such notes as he has given to the ‘love-sick bird’ never yet were formed in its melancholy throat. But people will not be very scrupulous on a matter of fact of this kind, and will find this a pleasing bagatelle, of moderate length and price.

The title-page of No. 2 tells us that the song chosen is ‘an admired’ one. No doubt: every song published now-a-days is not only admired, but ‘enthusiastically applauded,’ wherever performed. But, be it known, such songs are seldom heard anywhere but under the composer’s own roof, and it would, indeed, be cruel if his guests did not extravagantly praise his productions. For ourselves, we never before heard of ‘I will not chide,’ and are not now particularly anxious to become acquainted with it.

We have played over the first page of No. 3, and—(really it grieves us to utter what may sound ungallant)—and earnestly recommend the lady-composer not to publish again till she has gained a little more knowledge of composition; and advise her, when she does again venture into print, to direct the writer on stone either to copy accurately, or mend what he copies.

VOCAL.

  1. BALLAD, ‘The kiss on the lips we love,’ the Words by JOHN IMLAH, Esq., the Melody composed by Mrs. P. MILLARD, the Accompaniment by ALFRED PETTET. (Woodward, Norwich.)
  2. HYMN of the Polish Exiles, composed by the Author of Musical Illustrations of the Waverley Novels; the Words from The Charmed Sea, a Tale by HARRIET MARTINEAU. (Novello, and Charles Fox.)
  3. AIR, ‘I’ll meet thee on the mountain,’ written by Miss S. WOLLASTON, composed by Miss WOLLASTON (Goulding and D’Almaine.)
  4. The Red Rover’s Song, the Words by EDWARD SMITH, Esq., composed by the Chevalier SIGISMUND NEUKOMM. (Goulding and Co.)
  5. Love’s Review, the Poetry by W. B. BERNARD, Esq., composed by JOHN BARNETT. (Collard and Collard.)
  6. BALLAD, ‘Lady Love,’ the Poetry by W. F. COLLARD, the Music by ALEXANDER LEE. (Collard and Collard.)
  7. BALLAD, ‘My harp of happier days,’ written by CHARLES JEFFREYS, composed by S. NELSON. (Chappell.)
  8. BALLAD, ‘My love he gave me roses,’ written by the Honourable GRANTLEY BERKELEY, the Music composed by ALEXANDER D. ROCHE. (Aldridge)
  9. CAVATINA, ‘The Flowers,’ the Poetry by Mrs. CHARLES GREVILLE; composed by BIANCHI TAYLOR. (Collard and Collard.)
  10. SERENADE, ‘Oh! come to the bower,’ written by G. MACFARREN, Esq.; composed by G. A. MACFARREN. (Aldridge.)

No. 1 is an agreeable air, the marked rhythm of which makes it at once understood. The sixth bar of the symphony would be better and more correct if the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th notes in the treble were altered to G, B, A, and F.