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REVIEW OF NEW MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS. 
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Pleyel's cclebrated Overture, in D. (No.7) com- 
posed for the Nobility’s Concerts, Adapted for 
the Piano-forte, with an Accompaniment for a 
Viclin and Vicloncello, and deaicated to Miss 
Louisa Rich. By f.V. Hammond. 5s. 
feel we do not place this over- 
4 ture among the happiest produc- 
tions of the justly celebrated composer 
whose name it bears, we yet feel its me- 
rits, and are willing to. allow that its 
rank is far above that of mediocrity, and 
that some, at least, of the passages are 
stamped with the originality and_brilli- 
ancy of Pleyel. Our principal objections 
are, to the frequent and unnecessary vi- 
olations of nature and simplicity in the 
harmony, and the general want of no- 
velty inthe’ melody. In-the productions 
of Pleyel, we are habituated to more of 
variety, of sweetness and of grace, than 
we find in the present piece, excellent as 
it still is; and the ear receives it rather as 
forced from the pen of the ingenious 
composer, than as spontaneously flowing 
from the unconstrained efforts of his 
fancy. Mr. Hammond’s adaptation is 
judicious and tasteful, and bespeaks him 
well qualified for the delicate task he has 
imposed upon himself, 
“* Ha! what is this that on my brow, Ge. Ge.” 
4 Mad Song. Composed by Mr. Biggs. 1s.6d. 
Mr. Biggs, in the scientific and impressive 
Tausic given to the words before us, has 
evinced much real genius and feeling. 
The judicious intermixture of recitation 
and air, together with the well-timed 
breaks, pauses, and changes of time in 
the melody, are productive of a happily- 
varied and most forcible effect, and bring , 
to our hearts and bosoms the poet’s 
elegant and pathetic appeal. 
*« The Heart that can Feel for Another,” a Bal- 
fad. Sung ty Mr. Incledon, at the Theatre 
Royal, Cowent-Garden. Written by. Mr, 
Upton. The Music Composed by W. Shield, esq. 
_ Mr. Shield has given to these simple 
and affecting words as expressive and 
appropriate a melody as even the author 
himself could have wislied. The passages 
are ingeniously and happily turned, and 
the general effect is highly characteristic 
and perfectly worthy the long-acknow- 
Jedged talents of the composer. 
La Chaffe. Composde et dedite 2 Mademoiselle 
Magelin, par Mr. Fay. 55. 
This piece assumes the form of a so- 
nata, and is obviously gntended for the 
piano-forte, though not announced for 
that instrument in the title-page. It 
¢omprises three movements, the first of 
MonTuLy Mag, No, 176. 
which is in § affettuoso, the second in Z 
andantino, and the third (the chace) 11 
4 allegro.. Considerable ease of style, 
and of pleasing fluency of fancy, form the 
leading characteristics of thi: agreeable 
composition, many of the passages of 
which are felicitously conceived, while 
the whole is consistent and well connect 
ed. The chace movement is strongly 
analogous to the subject, and closes the 
piece with a striking and spirited effect. 
§© Aline’s Complaint,” a Song. Composed with 
an Accompaniment for the Piano-forte, and 
Inscribed to the Miss Richardsons. By Foseph 
Major. 1s. 6d. 5 
This song, the words of which are by 
Mr. R. C. Dallas, and have their subject 
from Madame de Genlis’s Novel of the 
Siege of Rochelle, possesses’ a pleasing 
simplicity in its melody, and is hy no 
means deficient in its expression. Of 
the accompaniment we can say but little: 
indeed, but little seems to have been in« 
tended; since it is merely made up of 
the notes of the air, and an under part 
of thirds and sixths. 
Al Cossack Minuet, Hungarian Quick-Step, and 
Tyrolese Dance. Camposed and selected for thé 
Piano-forte, by F. Maxzinghi, Esg. 2s. 
We find in this little publication much 
variety and sprightliness of fancy. The 
minuet is beld and spirited, the quick- 
step is chearful and animated, and the 
dance brings up the rear with a liveliness 
and gaiety that cannot fail to be univer- 
sally attractive, 
4 Military Divertimento for the Piano-fortes 
Composed and inscribed to Lieutenant-Gene- 
ral Gowell, by F. W. Hilder, Mus. Bacs 
Oxon. $s. 6d. : 
This divertimento consists of three 
movements; the first, a martial strain in 
common time;. the second, a minuet; 
and,the third a waltz, They are all good 
in their kind, and the spirit, taste, and 
vivucity, successively found in each, form: 
that happy contrast and relief with which’ 
the ear never fails to be gratified, when 
these qualities are judiciously arranged 
and intermixed. 
A Polonvise March and Waltz. Selected ang 
composed for the Pians forte, by J. Manzsina 
phi, Esq. 2s. 
This is a well-formed and attractive 
little assemblage. The three movements, 
or pieces, of which it consists, are judi« 
ciously contrasted, and relieve each othe® 
with excellent effect. Juvenile perfor- 
mers will derive both pleasure and ims 
provement from its practice; and we 
Mm cannot 
