"Gounod's 'Redemption ' appeals to the public largely on account of the words with which the music is associated, and the same can certainly be said of The Messiah. In each case the music, however, is undoubtedly a powerful factor, and the words being not only impressive, but also familiar, the listener is doubly affected. . . . Then, to speak only of Gounod's work, it is strong because it is sincere. A gifted composer, by thoughtful and deep study of the sacred story, can illustrate it in tones effectively, but more convincingly if in true sympathy with the subject-in other words, if he be religious, using that term in its widest sense. Gounod, like Bach, and in modern times Liszt, was of a serious cast of mind, and possessor, moreover, of a strongly emotional nature."-Daily Telegraph, March 1, 1909. And "If allowances are made for the state of popular musical thought in his day, and for the undoubted sincerity with which Gounod adopted a style that suited his nature, it is possible to consider his 'Redemption' in many respects a work of high art. Melody in itself, if dissociated from unsuitable surroundings, will never fail to appeal, and broad choral effect, when secured by skilful methods, will always give pleasure. The audience that gathered on Saturday evening to hear the 'Redemption' performed by the Alexandra Palace Choral Society, under the direction of Mr. Allen Gill, showed by their number and their interested attention that the work still retains its hold."-Morning Post, March 1, 1909. The Musical Times, 1/1/99: An admirable example of a commend. able class of Church music. Consists of writing of that melodious and effective nature for which the composer is so widely famed." Musical Opinion, 1/2/98: "A fine Church composition." Musical News, 15/1/98: "We have no hesitation in cordially recommending it." Musical Standard, 5/3/98: "Deserves considerable popularity." Organist and Choirmaster, 15/2/98: "For the music we have nothing but praise. Birmingham Post, 5/3/98: "The music is of a high artistic value." Liverpool Courier, 2/8/98: "A work of great merit in every respect." Manchester Courier, 9/3/98: "It will doubtless be used in many 'quires and places where they sing.'" Newcastle Leader, 23/2/98: "A well-written work." Western Morning News, 25/3/98: "A good composition. Striking and original." Chester Chronicle, 16/4/98: "A beautiful work, very tuneful, and exceedingly effective." Lichfield Mercury, 4/2/98: "Extremely effective, containing some really beautiful music.' Journal of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, 1/2/98: "A wellwritten work. We can strongly recommend it." SUITABLE FOR LENT. WATCH YE, PRAY YE (WACHET, BETET) A CANTATA FOR SOLI, CHORUS, AND ORCHESTRA COMPOSED BY J. S. BACH. EDITED BY E. 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The crowded hour of glorious life has come to Mr. Josef Holbrooke far earlier in his career than he, perhaps, had any right to expect, and certainly- -we state it frankly-far earlier than we thought he would enjoy it, for last night, at the penultimate Promenade Concert in the Queen's Hall he achieved, by means of his first Symphony, "Les Hommages," something that can only be described as a popular triumph. "Where Mr. Holbrooke spoke for himself in the two middle movements, a charming Serenade and an Elegy of remarkable atmospheric beauty, he spoke as he has never spoken before, for here is the warmth of colour, and the refined delicacy of treatment. The finale, a brilliant piece of writing, largely fugal, in the tune of "Danse Russe," has without any doubt whatever raised its composer to a great height among his contemporaries. The Symphony was magnificently played under Sir Henry J. Wood, and there is no question whatever of its success." "THE RAVEN" (FEB. 12, 1912). LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (QUEEN'S HALL). The Globe. "It is an extremely clever work, the themes are vividly expressive." The Standard.-"Both from an æsthetic and technical aspect this tone picture is painted with the hand of a master." The Morning Post.-" It is masterly in its poignancy, and is of considerable constructive ingenuity. He expresses himself with great individuality.' The Daily Mail.—“Its cleverness is prodigious. conducts with great ability." The composer The Telegraph.-"It is very expressive indeed, built up to a fine climax, one of the best things that has come from the composer.' London: NOVELLO AND COMPANY, Limited. Just Published. PHOEBUS AND PAN A DRAMATIC CHAMBER CANTATA FOR SOLI, CHORUS, AND ORCHESTRA COMPOSED BY J. S. BACH. EDITED, WITH PIANOFORTE ACCOMPANIMENT, BY JOHN E. WEST. THE ENGLISH VERSION BY J. MICHAEL DIACK. Price One Shilling and Sixpence. LONDON NOVELLO AND COMPANY, LIMIted. WEBSTER'S Schubert 2d. W. Sewell 2d. S. P. Waddington 4d. F. E. 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