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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 68
New Music
New Music.
[I shall be glad to receive for review, under this head, new music, songs, etc., of all kinds; but special space and attention will be devoted to New Zealand productions. Very shortly, I trust to be able to add to the Music, Art, and Drama Notes. To those who have no knowledge of Maori legendary lore, I may explain that "Tutanekai" was Hinemoa's lover—the melancholy swain who sought nightly comfort from his flute, and whose midnight strains guided the dark-skinned maid during her long swim from the mainland to the island in search of her betrothed. It struck me, when I was asked to undertake the charge of this department that no name was so suitable for a New Zealand reviewer of music as—"Tutanekai."]
"Cynthia;" Michael Watson. London: Robert Cocks & Co. This name (Cynthia) was one of Queen Elizabeth's romantic titles, the composer tells us. He calls the piece, also, "A right merrie dance;" and the title suits the music well. It is slow, but graceful and charming. The piece is by no means difficult, and a Medium player would find no trouble in learning it. It is written in the natural key.
"Love's Golden Dream," a waltz by Theo. Bonheur, transcribed from the fell-known and well-liked song of the same name by Lindsay Lennox. London:publishing Company.
"Three Songs Without Words." M. Bourne. These are called "Reverie," "Adieu," and "Revoir." They are all three pretty graceful little themes, and not at all difficult. I can recommend them.
" Ever and Ever Mine." H. B. Farnie; Robert Planquette. London: Hop-wood and Crew. This is a charming little song, with a waltz refrain. The name of the composer is sufficient to ensure its success. The highest note is F.
"Six O'clock in the Bay." F. Weatherley; Stephen Adams. London: Boosey. A capital baritone song. Needs to be sung in spirited style.
"Down the Sunlit Stream." Mike Beverley; J. T. Molloy. London: Boosey. I very pretty soprano song, reaching as high as G. It is written in E flat, and will be a favourite.