1809. ] 
Druids, from the earliest period to the 
present time; and a copious dissertation 
on the masical instruments of the abori- 
ginal Britons. 
When an attempt so arabic: in itself 
as that of rescuing from oblivion the an- 
cient vestiges of art and science is \exe~ 
cuted with the circumspection, ardour, 
and ability, which mark the present un- 
dertaking, it brings with it a double claim 
to our approbation and applause. 
Mr. Jones has evinced in these ** Musi- 
cal and Poetical Relics,” an indefatigable. 
perseverance of research; and, in spite of © 
the dark and discomfiting cloud thrown 
over the history of those: native arts of 
Wales, Poetry and Music, by the Roman 
Invasion, and the more barbarous incur- 
sions of the Saxons, Danes, and Normans, 
has recalled to-our notice, and preserved 
to posterity, productions of more remote 
antiquity than these of any living nation. *, 
The great body of ancient Cambro-Bri- 
tush poetry, and the numerous specimens 
of Welsh melody, together with an ex- 
tensive fund of historical, literary, and 
musical information. comprised in this 
work, enriched and elucidated, as the’ 
whole is, with elegant and explanatory 
engravings, will be deemed highly valua- 
ble by those who know how to estimate 
the learned and ingenious curiosities of 
antiquity, and repay, we hope, by its 
extensive circulation, the zealous patience 
aud useful assiduity of the compiler, 
The favourite. Airs from the Ballet of Le 
Mariage Secret, arranged for Two Flutes, 
by Charles Saust. 63. . 
The manner in which Mr. Saust has 
arranged the popular movements of this - 
pallet, proves his high qualification’ for 
the task. His own superexcellence as a 
performer on the flute, and his thorough 
knowledge of its true .character and 
powers, have enabled him to lay out the 
passages, and blend the parts, in so in- 
genious and masterly a style, as to pro- 
duce all the happiness of effect we should 
aturally expect from his science, and 
4 
“fine execution on the imstrument for 
which he writes. ae 
. oe Sonatinas for aV: ‘ncaa Solo, and Basso, 
_, composed by Antony Griesbacher.. 35: . 
- These sonatinas are fancied with taste, 
“and bespeak a thorough acquaintance 
| a the character and. constitution of — 
- the instrument for which they.are written, — 
The passages-are in many instances not ~~ 
— Only pleasing, but novel; and have the =~ 
| ®ierit of being connected ‘and consistent. 
cashes! Mac. No. 188. 
Review of New Musical Publications. 65 
The basso is. judiciously constructed, 
and the united effect is such as to pro- 
mise much from Mr. Gviesbacher’s future 
efforts in this species of composition. 
Rondo for the Harp, with an Accompaniment 
for a Violin, Violoncello, and Pw. French 
Horns; composed by Sam. Webbe, jun. 2s. 6de 
Mr. Webbe. has furnished in this 
Rondo, not only a striking specimen of 
his taste and talents, but by the choice 
and arrangement of his accompaniments, 
has displayed great judgment and know. 
ledge of etfect. The passaves in general 
are happily imagined, and the combina- 
tion is throughout so well studied, as ta — 
ensure the approbation of ibe expe- 
rienced auditor. 
The Shepherd and his Dog hoo a Glee for 
Three Voices ; sung by the sees Ss Knyruetts “ 
at the Nobiiity’s Concerts, Composed. by W. 
Kaywvett., -1s..6d. 
Mr. W. Knyvett has ean in ie 
subject of our remarks much faucy, and 
2 respectable Bue of science. Some 
of the points are well taken up, and the 
cursory discords are ably prepared ; while 
the melody, generally speaking, is smooth, 
natural, and flowing, and only requires 
a stronger feature | of originality to de- 
mand our highest terms of eos 
tion. . 
La Eliza, @ Sinata. bla and dedicated 
to Miss Stanhope, by P, A. Corri. 3s, 6d. 
This Sonata comprises three move- 
ments; the first and third of which are 
divided by an andante grazioso, that. 1s 
not only elegant and graceful in ‘itself, 
but calculated to heighten the effect bath 
of what it follows and what it precedes. 
The whole is happily fancied, and will 
not fail to please every tasteful hearer. 
‘+ Had Ia Heart for Falsebood fram'd,” Hare 
monized ee Five ve ces, 4 Dr, Fokn Clarke, 
of Cambridge. 
The. fieishee, of this beautiful 
little air, to which Dr. Clarke has added, 
a piano-forte accompaniment, is perfect- 
ly consonant with the mastery he has so 
often exhibited in. similar efforts. The: 
original melody. is scrupulously preserved, 
the parts all sing well, and are so ad- 
justed with respect to each ether, that 
the harmony is every where complete. 
Wake! t Lines addressed by a Young Lady Eight. 
| Years of Age to ber infant Brother sleeping. 
. The Musiccomposcd and inscribed to Mr. Re 
aig by W. Horsley, Mus, Bac. Oxon. 1s¢ 
music set to these lines, admitting that 
io * ys it 
: characteristic’ simplicity _ of the 
