RANDOM SELECTIONS FROM PIANOFORTE BY EUSTACE J. BREAKSPEARE. SCHUMANN'S "KREISLERIANA," OP. 16. recognise the merits of this work. It is, as I have already remarked, not a work that charms so greatly as others upon a first presentation, but it has a peculiar fascination for those who become acquainted with it. As regards its fanciful title, I am inclined to view the work, as a musical composition, altogether independent of the same. Here we note the difference between Schumann's programtitles and those of certain other and later writers. While THIS, I believe, is generally considered by critics the the music of the latter is, away from its text or program, most perfect and characteristic of the writer's work for in part unintelligible, that of Schumann in no respect the piano. It cannot, however, be reckoned among the sacrifices its absolute qualities, either of form or spirit, to most popular of these, to judge by the comparative in- serve the poetical idea; the latter (as in this instance) not frequency of its appearance in the programmes of the necessarily to be understood before the music can be "leading concerts." As far as my recollection serves, it enjoyed. An acquaintance with Jean Paul and Hoffmann has not once been performed in Birmingham; whereas, of course makes us better share the spiritual environ of certain other representative works of the composer have the composer; and it is of course interesting to note the been made very familar there to concert-goers-the correspondences between the music and the prompting Faschingsschwank," (Op. 26), the "Nachtstücke," the poetic ideas. Still, one may comprehend and perform, as "Phantasiestücke," the 66 Novelletten," the "Etudes a musician, the Op. 16, without having so much as even symphoniques"-not to speak of the "Carnaval-scenes." heard of the philosophic tom-cat Murr. Passing Events. At the Gaiety Theatre, a few performances of French "Lakmé" is to be done comic opera will take place. to-night. Mr. T. R. Willis, of the "Tower Organ Works," has erected a small three manual organ at the East London Industrial Exhibition. fessorship of the Guildhall School of Music, rendered Mr. J. Partridge has been appointed to the vacant provacant by the death of Mr. Brinley Richards. The South London Musical Club gave their twentieth musical evening at the Gresham Hall, Brixton, on May 19th, when a cantata of Mr. Henry Gadsby's was performed. Mr. A. Monk, of Camden Town, has built an organ for St. Mary's Episcopal Chapel, Reading, which was opened on May 17th by Mr. Freeman. The instrument has 3 manuals and pedal, with 37 stops, and it has been pronounced an effective organ. A special gospel temperance meeting in connection with Prof. Andre's Alpine Choir and schools, was held in Exeter Hall on May 26th. The Alpine Choir and Gospel Temperance Choral Society gave a short concert, and also sang at intervals during the evening. I have no statistics at hand to show the exact number of times this work has been produced during the last ten years at concerts and recitals in town; but I find, upon examining what records I do possess of the more important musical doings in London within the time specified, that the Opus 16, Schumann, has presented itself but very rarely, compared with the number of presentations of companion works. There is the same neglect also of two other important opera-6 and 20-namely, the "Davidsbündler-tänze," and the "Humoresk." How comes it? I will not attempt to find a philosophical explanation for this phenomenon in the music itself: it is often rather a matter of capricious or accidental selection, on the part either of the performer or the public, when certain pieces of a composer become particularly favoured, while others equally fine (or possibly finer) remain seldom or never performed. I do not assert it to be so in this instance: players may have their deliberate reasons for not favouring the Op. 16. It is not, I admit, a work likely to make a very startling impression upon an average audience to "bring down the house," in vulgar parlance. Any young débutant would make, I think, a great mistake if he elected to make his appearance in this work. The player must be certain of his audience, as it is one of those works demanding largely a mental predisposition on the part of the listener. Schumann was the inventor of what I may be permitted to term the "leaflet " form of pianoforte composition. Now, admitted the motley and charming variety of the works of this sort-the "Carnaval-scenes," and the "Davidsbündler," for example-the interest is plainly supported at times at the expense of another artistic principle-that of unity among the several divisions of the work. In the pieces named, the different "leaflets" have not much musical connection amon them. There is the extramusical "idea," binding them together, I am aware. Note, however, the perfect musical homogeneity among the eight sections of the "Kreisleriana." Each of these has its own independent musical motif, and is perfectly rounded and complete in itself, and the contrast with the one before or after is sharply defined: nevertheless, the atmosphere, the stimmung, the underlying tone is the same throughout. Neither is the work too long. The "Humoresk," Op. 20, is a special favourite of my own, and to determine which of these two works possesses the most intrinsically-beautiful ideas would be too nice a task for me to attempt; but in the "Humoresk" it is evident the difficulty the composer experiences is in preserving the unity of idea throughout the work. The comOn June the 4th the second triennial festival was held position has a tendency to split itself up, as it were, into in the cathedral, Peterborough. Mendelssohn's "Elijah" so many incoherent parts. At the same time the com- and "Hymn of Praise," together with Spohr's "Last poser is free to add one tinted leaf to another, in variegated Judgment," were given by a full band and thoroughly style, if he choose to renounce all attempt at a homo- trained chorus, selected from the choral societies of the geneous arrangement. Then the charm must consist in diocese. Dr. Haydn Keeton, organist of the cathedral, the lively and contrasted succession of musical pictures. conducted the festival; Dr. Bridge, of Westminster The musical panorama, so to call it, may last as long Abbey, and Mr. Hancock, of Leicester, were the as we please; and just as the composer is at liberty to order the scenes without any regard to mutual fitness, so we might (if there were occasion so to do), omit one or more of the component divisions of the work, without in any way injuring the total impression. While the "Carnaval-scenes" please through the spirited and kaleidoscopic variety of the musical pictures, the "Kreisleriana" relies for its effect upon the listener's appreciation of the 66 keeping "-the like in unlike-throughout. "But an audience does not reflect," we are told: hence its failure to Mr. Henry R. Bird, organist of St. Mary Abbot's, Kensington, will hold a chamber concert this (Saturday) afternoon at the Town Hall, Kensington, under distinguished patronage. The scheme includes Hummel's pianoforte Quintet in D minor, a trio for strings by Handel, and a sonata for the contrabasso by the famous Dragonetti (first time in London). The engagement of Mr. Mount's orchestra at the Alexandra Palace terminated on May 30th. It is much to be regretted that this excellent body of instrumentalists could not be ensured continuous employment at the Alexandra Palace; and surprising that the large and daily increasing population of the northern suburbs should again fail to support the palace with its daily orchestral concerts and other musical advantages. organists. Mr. Von Zastrow resumed his "drawing-room " concerts at South Kensington on Thursday evening (May 28th). The attendance was large. Mdme. Hirlemann, Sig. Monari-Rocca, and Miss Ellen Marchant were the vocalists, and sang in their best style. Herr Schuberth played violoncello pieces finely, and Miss Lilly von Kornaszki pianoforte solos which were fully appreciated. Herr Köhler was to play on Thursday afternoon (June 4th). Solos on the double-bass and trombone by those excellent artists, Messrs. J. Reynolds and S. Millar, were features of the concerts recently given at the Alexandra Palace. The Strauss Orchestra commenced a three months' engagement at the Inventions Exhibition on June 3rd. Of the artistic merits of this band more will be said presently. Señora Pilar de la Mora, the young Spanish pianist, has arrived in this country and purposes giving concerts in London. This lady has created a sensation in Madrid by her extraordinary musical abilities. It is officially announced that Colonel J. H. Mapleson will re-open the Royal Italian Opera in Covent Garden, about the middle of this month (June) for two performances of Italian opera every week, and Mdme. Adeline Patti is to appear on every occasion. Messrs. Novello and Co. resume this season their "oratorio concerts" under the conductorship of Mr. Mackenzie, and with Mr. Stedman (12, Berners Street) as choir secretary. All will wish the eminent firm success in their important and artistic undertaking. Ingeborg" is the title of a new opera by Herr Paul Geissler of Bremen. A cycle of Mozart's operas was given at Leipzig from the 5th to the 15th of May. The appointment of Mr. W. H. Cummings to the important post of conductor to the Sacred Harmonic Society, and the consequent termination of the dual control of its musical direction, will be hailed with genuine satisfaction. Mr. Cummings' experience, sound judgment, and well-known artistic powers, give every assurance with regard to the satisfactory musical future of the revived society. Service Lists. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. WESTMINSTER ABBEY. Morn.: Service, Turle in D (throughout); Offertory Sentences, Bridge. Aft.: Service, Bridge in G; Anthem, I waited for the Lord (Mendelssohn). Even.: Service (special), Bridge in G; Anthem, Why rage fiercely (Mendelssohn). ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. — Morn.: Service, Te Deum and Benedictus, Smart in F; Holy Communion, Smart in F; AnIn connection with the "South London Musical Train-them, Blessed is He who cometh (Gounod). Even.: Service, ing College," the annual concert given by the college Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Smart in F; Anthem, God came professors and students took place at the New Cross from Teman (Steggall). Public Hall, on June 2nd. The artists were: Mdme. Riechelmann, pianoforte, Miss Emily M. Lawrence; violin, M. Victor Buziau, and Mr. James Terry; and violoncello, Mr. Edmund Woolhouse. Students of the college also assisted. The programme included Dr. Bradford's Trio in E flat for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, together with the following arrangements of instrumental music for two pianos (eight hands), organ and violin; pianoforte solos, duets, etc., and concluded with a performance of Romberg's Toy Symphony. The conductor was Dr. Jacob Bradford, Mus.D., Oxon.; L.Mus., Trinity College, London. LINCOLN'S INN CHAPEL.-Morn.: Service, Hatton in E; Kyrie, Forbes; Anthem, I was glad when they said unto me (Purcell). Even.: Service, Goss in A; Anthem, O be joyful in God (Smart). ST. ALPHAGE, LONDON WALL.-Morn.: Service, Te Deum and Jubilate, Garrett in D; Kyrie Eleison, Garrett in D; Introit, O holy spirit, Lord of grace (Tallis). Even.: Service, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Gadsby in C. CHRIST CHURCH, CLAPHAM. Morn.: Service, Mass, Mozart, No. 7 (with orchestra); Holy Communion, Ave Verum (Mozart). Even. Service, Martin in B flat; Anthems, The King of love, and, O saving victim (Gounod). HOLY TRINITY, GRAY'S INN ROAD.- Morn.: Service, Te Deum and Jubilate, Boyce in A; Nicene Creed, Garrett in F. Even.: Service, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Gadsby in C; Anthem, The Lord is loving (Garrett). Organ recital after the Evening Service. ST. CLEMENT, EASTCHEAP.-Morn.: Service, King in F; Communion Service, Dykes in F. Even.: Service, King in F; Anthem, O taste and see (Goss). S. JOHN THE DIVINE, KENNINGTON, S.E.-Morn.: Service, Te Deum, Stainer in A; Benedictus, Gregorian Chant; Communion, Mozart's First Mass. Even.: Service, Tours in F; Anthems, By faith salvation comes, and, The word is flesh become (" Redemption ") (Gounod). ST. MAGNUS, LONDON BRIDGE.-Morn.: Service, Opening The second Handel Festival choral rehearsals for the approaching celebration at the Crystal Palace took place at Exeter Hall on May 29th. The choristers filled the orchestra and the area of the large hall. The rehearsal was conducted by Mr. Manns, who will direct the festival | performances as on the last occasion. The voices were supported only by a pianoforte-ably presided at by Mr. | A. J. Eyre, organist to the Crystal Palace-placed on a platform in the centre of the area, from which Mr. Manns directed the proceedings. The music rehearsed comprised portions of the second day's programme, Wednesday, June 24th. The effect of the fine body of vocal sound was very striking, and gave good indication of the effective results to be realised at the forthcoming performances. The final choral rehearsals at Exeter Hall will take place on June 5th and 12th; after which, all will be in readiness for the grand public rehearsal at the Crystal Palace on June 19th. Mr. Manns has decided to place his own Saturday concert orchestra, instead of the Sacred Harmonic band, in the front places and van of the instrumental force of the forthcoming performances. The Monthly Musical Record has an article on "Titles," in which the writer is angry with the objections which have been made in sundry journals to the recent bestowal upon Herr Richter of the title of Mus. Doc. The article claims a high position of honour for German music in England, a matter no one ever questioned; and implies that the pro patria claim had a much more legitimate Service, Te Deum, Tilleard; Benedictus, Turle; Kyrie, Stainer basis when Richter was appointed conductor to the Bir-in E flat; Offertory, Stainer. Even.: Service, Magnificat and mingham Festival," a post the writer of the article justly Nunc Dimittis, Gounod in D; Anthem, The wilderness (Goss). thinks should be held by an Englishman on the ground St. Peter's, LeiGHAM COURT ROAD, STREATHAM, S.W. that "an English festival should be conducted by an-Matins, Gregorian (throughout); Mass, Schubert in G; Englishman." The writer is anxious to show his admira- Asperges; Introit and Gradual (chantwise); Communion, Hail, tion of Herr Richter's undeniably great powers as a thou living bread (Corke); Post Communion, "Anima Christi conductor; but goes out of his way, somewhat illogically, (Lott). Evensong: Magnificat, Stainer in A; Anthem, Praise to abuse a certain nameless holder of the Mus.Doc. the Lord, O my soul (Stark). degree as "a disgrace to the musical profession," and to declaim against the idea of the diploma being a guarantee of "exceptional knowledge," while he rejoices that the honour he regards as a dubious one has been conferred upon the eminent Viennese conductor. The trenchant style of the article and the initials of the writer "L. E.", will suggest to the reader the idea that the vigorous and acrid penman is a well-known German musical critic now engaged upon one of the "slashing" society papers of the day. ST. MATTHIAS, STOKE NEWINGTON.—Matins, Gregoria n (throughout); Holy Communion; Kyrie, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnes Dei, and Gloria in excelsis, Monk in D. Evensong, Gregorian (throughout); Anthem, O give thanks (Rogers). ST. PAUL'S, AVENUE ROAD, SOUTH HAMPSTEAD.-Morn.: ST. SEPULCHRE'S, HOLBORN.-Morn.: Service, Te Deum and Benedictus, Dykes in F; Anthem, O taste and see (Goss); Kyrie and Credo, Pearce in C. Even.: Service, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Palmer in F; Anthem, Praise His awful name (Spohr). COUNTRY. ARDINGLY COLLEGE, SUSSEX.-Morn.: Communion Ser. vice, Hayne in G. Even.: Service, Wood in F; Anthem, They that go down to the sea in ships (Attwood). ST. ASAPH CATHEDRAL.-Morn.: Service, Chants; Anthem, How beautiful (Stainer). Even.: Service, The Litany; Anthem, Praise the Lord (Elvey). ASHBURNE CHURCH, DERBYSHIRE.-Morn.: Service, Tours in F; Kyrie, Credo, and Gloria, Tours in F. Even Service, Lloyd in E flat; Anthem, Whatsoever is born of God (Oakeley). BIRMINGHAM (ST. CYPRIAN'S, HAY MILLS).-Morn.: Service, Smith in B flat; Anthems, The trumpet shall sound, and, But thanks (Handel). Even.: Service, Whitfeld in D; Anthem, This is the day (Elvey). CARLISLE CATHEDRAL.-Morn.: Service, Goss in F; Introit, O magnify the Lord (Macfarren); Kyrie, Hopkins in F; Nicene Creed, Merbecke. Even.: Service, Macfarren in E flat; Anthem, In that day (Elvey). DUBLIN (ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH).-Morn.: Service, Gater in A; Anthem, Thine, O Lord is the greatness (Kent). Even.: Service, Calkin in D; Anthems, The Lord is loving unto every man (Garrett), and, Now are we ambassadors (Mendelssohn). EDINBURGH (ST. JOHN'S).-Aft.: Service, Oakeley in E flat; LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL.-Morn.: Service, T. L. Hopkins in C; Communion Service, Travers in F; Anthem, I will sing of Thy power (Sullivan). Even.: Service, Walmisley in D minor; Anthem, I behold, and lo (Blow). MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL.-Morn.: Service, Boyce in A; DIVIDED STOPS.-Attention being called to the adoption, by Mr. W. T. Best, of the Italian method of dividing organ stops into treble and bass, a method by the way largely prevailing in England in the old days of G organs, it may be observed that that though certain solo playing advantages may be obtained by the divided method-especially if writers for the organ, like composers for the harmonium, will write with special view to such stop divisions- there are noteworthy disadvantages in accompanying choral service music and in the performance of polyphonic music interweaved over the whole middle compass of the instrument, in the way of increased stop-drawing duties, though of course these disadvantages may to a large extent be met by an abundance of mechanical means of securing different combinations. It is only fair to enquirers concerning the division of stops, to say that Italian organ authorities are by no means unanimously in favour of it. Only recently one of the best Italian critics and a recognised judge upon organ questions, wrote an article published in one of the Italian art papers, advising his countrymen to give up their old-fashioned, and to his mind, absurd method of dividing the stops, which he held up to ridicule by graphically describing the player's difficulties in their use, and by noting the abuses and bad effects of the system; and he besought his fellow musicians to follow in this matter, and in the construction of the pedal board, the example of better informed musical nations, for until such advances in organ construction were made, he seemed to consider his country must be regarded as behind modern civilisation and unable to take proper musical rank in the list of music-loving nations; he pressed his countrymen to encourage by the use of properly constructed instruments, the better cultivation of sound organ is evidently something therefore to be said on both sides, despite music as the classical works of Bach and Mendelssohn. 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