¥78 
&¢ Lightly o'er the Dewey Way,” a new Song, 
fung by Mifs Leake, at the Theatre Reyal, 
Drury Lane. Compofed by Mr. Hook. ts. 
Bland and Weiler. 
We find an eafe and grace in this little 
air which diftinguifhes it from the gene- 
tality of ballad melodies. The obligaia 
accompaniment for a flute is very ingeni- 
oufly cenftru€ted, and adds much be euty 
of effect to a fong in itielf highly worthy 
of the pen of its refpectable author. 
Grand March of the Priefts and Priefteffes in the 
Temple of the Sun, ia Pizarro. Compofed by 
Gluck. Arranged as a Rondo for the Piano 
Forte, by T. Haigh. 1s. Rolfe. 
However well Mr. Haigh may have 
acquitted himéelf in the tafk of arrange- 
mefit, we cannot compliment him on the 
fubjeSt of which he has made choice. The 
Fame even of Gluck cannot fanétion indif- 
ferent compofition; and we fcruple not to 
pronounce the prefent marcha dull, heavy, 
and taltelefs production, At the fame 
trme,; we muit in juftice allow, that Mr. 
Haigh has difplayed much fancy and in- 
genuity in the manner in which he has 
treated his theme, and that he has con- 
trived to render it a pleafing and improv- 
ing exercife. 
€¢ The Banks of the Tyne,” a Ballad, Sung by 
LMajier Elliot at the Nobility’s Concerts. Com- 
pofed by Reginald Spofforth. 1s. ~ 
Elaad and Weller. 
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Et is with particular pleafure that we 
trace the progre!s of real talent. Mr. 
Spofferth has produced feveral compofi- 
tions highly creditable to his abilities, but 
the prefent exceis them, both in fweetnefs 
cf melody and accuracy of conftruétion. 
Ac little more variety in the paflages would, 
perbaps, have. given additional iorce to the 
effect. but this we offer rather as an opi- 
nion, than as a founded objection. 
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Free grand Sonatas for the Piano-forte, with ac- 
companiments for the Vielin and Bafs, being the 
 frfi book of twelve new Sonatas. 
Compojed by 
Mr. Pleyel. &s. 
Corvi arid Duffek. 
‘Thefe fonatas are fo fweet, flowing, 
and fpirited in their ftyle, and fo fkiifully 
eonftructed in reipect to the adjuftment of 
their parts, as to reflect additional luftre- 
en thofe talents which have already deriv- 
ed fo much honour from the excellence of 
former productions. The execution is, in 
many inftances, remarkably brilliant, and 
the accompaniment fo incorporated with 
_ Review of New Mufical Publications. 
[March 1, 
the fubje& matter of the pieces, as every 
where to difplay the great mafter. 
A Favourite Overture for the Piano-forte, witb 
an Accompaniment for the Flute or Violin and 
Violoncello, as performed by Mafer Parkers 
the Mufica! Child, at the Theatre Royal, Covent 
Garden, and at the Hanover Square Concefts. 
Compofed by Mr. Latour. 3s. ' 
Bland and Willers 
The fubject with which this - overture 
COmmences is bold and nevel, and 1s fuc- 
ceeded by paflages pleafingly imagined, 
and perfeétly concatenated. The fecond 
movement confifts of ¢ Adefte Fideles,’” 
and happily relieves the fpirit and vivacity _ 
of the firft, while the foliowing rozdo is tn- 
commonly pretty, and forms an excellent 
exercife for the juvenile finger. The whole 
is calculated for a piano-forte, with or — 
without the additional keys, and may be 
performed with confiderable effect indepen- 
dent of the accompaniments. / 
A Duet, feng by Mifs Gray and Mrs. Roffez, 
avith anAcconpaniment for the Harp. TheWerds 
asrizten by Mr. Crofs, and the Mujic compofed 
by J. Sanderfon, 1s. ay 
Longman, Clementi, and Co. 
The melody of this duet is extremely » 
fimple, while the under part is throughout 
a third beneathit. The harp accompani- 
mentis an embellifhment, and the general 
effet, though not firiking, is natural and 
agreeable. 
No. I. (to-be continued) Duo Concertante for Vi- 
. olins.- Compafed by J. Moorehead, 28. 
Laveru. 
This pleafing concertante is particu- 
larly calculated. for practitioners. The ex- 
ecution, though fometimes active and viva- 
cious, is no where remarkably difficult ; 
and the general effect is fo intereiting as 
amply to repay the ftudy of the learner.” 
The two parts are judicioufly blendeds and 
at once evince both theoretical knowledge, 
and a praétical acquaintance with the cha- 
racter and capacity of the violin. 
Sixteen New Country Dances for the Year 1800, 
with their proper Figures. Printed for the Harp, 
Harpfickord, and Violin, as performed at the 
Prince of Wales's and other Grand Bails and 
Affemblies. 1s. 6d. Fentum. 
Moft of thefe country dances are con- 
ceived with f{pirit and vivacity, and quali- 
fied for thofe moments ‘* when mufic foft- 
ens, and when dancing fires.”” The moft 
ftriking among them are “ the Navel Pil- 
Jar, Short and Sweet, the Black Caftle, 
Tunbridge Wells, and La Tambourine.” * - 
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