_Thy Beaming Eyes._ (_With sentiment, passionately._) This is the most widely known of all MacDowell's songs. The composer himself thought it too sentimental and was not pleased with the popularity it gained. There is no mistaking its passionate feeling, however, and it strikes the human note frankly and spontaneously, without becoming commonplace. The song is at least sincere, and its popularity can do no harm to its composer's deeper music, which is less easily understood. Gramophone records of _Thy Beaming Eyes_ have been made for "Columbia" by Charles W. Clarke, baritone, and for "His Master's Voice" by Sophie Breslau, contralto. _For Sweet Love's Sake_. (_Simply, with feeling_.) This song is not a very successful alliance of words and music. The former are of tender content, while the latter is after the style of a pleasant lullaby. The music does not in the least reflect the spirit of the words. _O Lovely Rose_. (_Slowly, with great simplicity_.) This is the pure lyric gem of the _Six Love Songs_ by MacDowell. It is very short, but has a rare charm and fragrance. _I Ask But This_. (_Moderately fast, almost banteringly_.) There is an attractive piquancy and lightness about this song that makes it distinct from its companions. It suggests light-hearted love, and its demure ending, as the lovers part, was a happy thought on the part of the composer. OPUS 41. TWO PART-SONGS, FOR MALE CHORUS. _Composed_, 1890. _First Published_, 1890 (Arthur P. Schmidt). 1. _Cradle Song_. 2. _Dance of the Gnomes_. These two part-songs are effectively written and sharply contrasted. Their contrast furnishes good reason why both should be sung in the order given, and not robbed of their natural companionship. OPUS 42. FIRST SUITE, IN A MINOR, FOR FULL ORCHESTRA. _Composed, about_ 1890-91. _First Performed, September,_ 1891, _at the Worcester, U.S.A., Musical Festival. First, Second, Fourth and Fifth Movements First Published_, 1891. _Third Movement First Published_, 1893 (Complete--Arthur P. Schmidt). 1. _In a Haunted Forest_. 2. _Summer Idyl_. 3. _In October_. 4. _The Song of the Shepherdess_. 5. _Forest Spirits_.