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Three Grand Sonatas for the Piano forte. Com- 
posed by D. Steibelt, Esq. Bs. 
HESE sonatas, which are enriched 
by an ‘accompaniment for the vio- 
lin er German flute by Pleyel, are writ- 
ten in an elegent and florid style. All 
the first movements are bold, spinted, 
brilliant of exeeution, and replete with 
ingenious and tasteful turns of thought, 
whilst the second and concluding move- 
ments are excellent in their kind, and in 
their effect produce a relief to the ear 
that evinces the judgment and mastery of 
the composer. ‘The engraving is neat and 
correct, and does credit to Mr. Preston, 
the publisher. , 
Two Glees. One for two Trebles and a Bass, 
and one for a Co:inter-tenor, two Tenors, and 
a Bass. Composed and inscribed to Henry 
Fotherby Whitficld, Esq. by Doctor obu 
Clarke, of Cambridge. 6s. 
These glees, the words of which are 
taken fromthe Lay of the Last Minstrel, 
bear evident marks of the ingenious hand 
from whieh they come. Doctor Clarke’s 
former success 1n this species of composi- 
tion led us to expect much from the pre- 
sent, and we have not been disappointed. 
The construction of the parts every 
where bespeaks the real master; the me- 
lodies possess much sweetness; the ex- 
pression has been happily attended to, 
and the movements are judiciously varie- 
gated. 
Three Sonatas for the Piano-forte, with an Ac- 
companiment for the Flute. Composed by L. 
Hoberecht. 5s, 
These sonatas, in which Mr, Hobe- 
recht has introduced “ favourite airs ex- 
pressly composed for the improvement of 
young ladies, and some exercises to 1m- 
prove the weak fingers of both, hands,” 
are every way calculated fur the purpose 
in view. The passages are of a pleasant 
and proper cast fur the juvenile finger, 
and cannot, if duly practised, fail to pro- 
mote improvement. The accompani- 
ment is ad libitum, yet is certainly indis- 
peusable to all the effect of which the 
pieces are capable. 
*6 Ob! leave the Lily on its Stem," a favou- 
rite Glee for Three Voices. Composed and de= 
dicated to Miss Margaret Tyler, by Sir F. A. 
Stevenson, Mus. Doc, 2s. 6d. 
Su John Stevenson bas set these words 
familiarly and agreeably. Much science 
he has obviously not aimed at; and those 
will be best pleased with the composi- 
tion who are partial to ease and unaffect- 
ed simplicity, ‘The harmony, though not 
elaborate, is every where correct, and the 
general chastity of the style forms no 
trivial recommendation. 
Three Sonatas for the Piano-fortc, with an Ace 
companiment for the Violin (ad liditum). 
Composed and dedicated to the Countess of Ox- 
ford, by F. F. Burrowes. 8s. 
Mr. Burrowes has displayed in these 
sonatas a respectable portion of talent 
and science. A vivacity of imagination, 
aided by considerable powers of-consist- 
ency and just arrangement, forms the 
principal characteristic of the work, while 
itis by no means deficient in taste and 
adventitious embellishment. The ac- 
companinent is judiciously arranged, and 
calculated to heighten the general effect. 
The favourite Air, ** Nel cor piu non me sento.” 
rranged with Variations for the Harp, and 
dedicated to Madame Catalani, by 7}. B. 
Mayer, 4s. 
_ These variations, which are six in num- 
ber, are written with much taste and free- 
dom of fancy. ‘The passages lie remark- 
ably well for the instrument for which 
they are constructed, yet in most in- 
stances will be found very suitable for the 
piano-forte: a circumstance which me-~ 
rits our notice, and cannot fail to extend 
the sale of the composition. 
Numbers III. and IV. of a grand Selection of 
Sacred Music, from the Anthems, Ge. com~ 
posed by G. F. Handel, Esq. as performed at 
the Chapel-royal, Windsor, and at his Majes- 
ty’s Concerts Dedicated to the Princess of 
Wales. Each Number, 3s. 
Of the first and second Numbers of 
this work, the whole of which is arranged | 
forthe organ or piano-forte, by Mr. Wil- 
liam Sexton and Mr. John Page, we have 
lately spoken. The present Numbers 
keep pace with the former in the excel- 
lent choice of matter made by the edi- 
tors, and in the correct and elegant style 
in which the work is engraved and 
printed. 
“ Hail, Lowely May! a favourite Duetts 
quritten by I. Goodwin, Esq. Composed by 
H. Denman, and dedicated to the Adisses C. 
and M. Attersell. 1s, 
This duett is chiefly commendable for 
its ease and simplicity. The melody is 
smuoth and natural, and the two parts 
combining with pleasing effect. It has 
the advantage of not being too refined 
for general attraction, nor teo common 
plage 
