Musical news Volume 18

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ...when a paper will be read on "Irish Church Composers" (Part II.), by Mr. John S. Bnmpns. The following is the synopsis:--Two famous Dublin Cathedral tenors: Dr. John Spray and Dr. Francis Bobinson--The Robinson Family--Professor Smith: his compositions and anecdotes of his life--Other organists and composers connected with the Cathedrals--Sir Bobert Stewart--The restorations of St. Patrick's and Christ Church: musical services at their re-openings in 1806 and 1878--The organs and MS. music libraries of the two Cathedrals--Organists and composers connected with the Cathedrals of Armagh and Cork--Musical works edited for the use of the Church of Ireland, etc., etc. The reading will begin at 5.30 punctually. J. Percy Baker, Secretary. LATEST PUBLICATIONS. Chas. R. Clemens. Modern Progressive Pedal Technique for the Organ. Two vols., each is. net. L. Plaidy. Technical Studies for Pianoforte, completely revised, greatly improved and augmented Edition (English or Continental Fingering). Price 2s. net. Henry Germer. The Conservatoire Collection of Choice Piano-forte Music. For Instruction and Recreation. Selected, revised, and edited, with correct Fingering and Expression Marks, by H. Germer. Seventy-eight numbers, each Is. net. ©. Kuhner. School of Pianoforte Studies. Twelve Books, each 2s. net. G. Kuhner. School of Pianoforte Playing for Two Performers. Twelve Books, each 3. net. J. S. Bach. Two-Part Inventions for Pianoforte. Edited by F. B. Busoni. 3s. net. J. S. Bach. Three-Part Inventions for Pianoforte. Edited by F. B. BuaoNi. 3s. net. J. S. Bach. Complete Organ Works. Edited by Neumann. In Twenty-seven Parts, each Is. net. MHSIO Q-TTI-DE. A Classified Catalogue of Selected Compositions for all Instruments arranged in progressive order. May b...