PUBLICATIONS

New Zealand Tablet, 19 August 1915, Page 41

PUBLICATIONS

Fairyland Fancies: A Cycle of f’airy Songs for MezzoSoprano. By Margaret A. Sinclair and Robert McLeod. Price, 2s 6d net. Bayley and Ferguson, London and Glasgow. A series of four exceptionally dainty little fairy songs, which would be a decided acquisition to the repertoire of any light mezzo-soprano, but which would be still more suitable and pleasing for a child’s voice. Both melodies and accompaniments are unusually taking, and the words, which are so often the weak point, are in this case equally attractive. The ‘ Fairy lullaby,’ the third song of the series, reminds us a little, both in words and music, of Alicia Needham’s charming lullaby in her collection of Ballads for Bairns; but it is, of course, difficult to get away from the beaten track in such songs. The volume is very tastefully bound, but the good effect of its cover is somewhat marred by the omission of one letter in the word ‘ Margaret.’ The - wakening. Melody for the Piano. By S. M. Harris. Price, 2s net. S. T. Upham, City Printing Works, Perth. This piece of music would make a good study for a music student at a certain stage of progress, as it is sufficiently showy and melodious without presenting any difficulties to a pianist with any faculties of execution. There is a well-marked and pleasing theme throughout, working up to an effective climax. The piece is dedicated to Sergeant H. L .Parry, of the First West Australian Contingent.