To sum up the characteristics of Sgambati's work: in him is found all the old respect for form and style that was once supreme, but that now is not so universally accepted; he is not fond of making dabs of contrasting colors and calling the result a picture, but everything with him must be well-drawn, and the values must be right. His melodies are clearly cut, their harmonization interesting, and with all his adherence to the classic models, there is so much individuality that his music is his own. It is interesting to find a leading composer of Italy so distinguished for sobriety and reticence, while for extravagance of expression we look to the new men of Germany, France and Russia. And, as Sgambati is still in the prime of life, with ripened powers, even more is to be hoped and expected from him than in the past. Here follows a list of his published compositions: Op. 1. Album of songs. Op. 2. Album of songs. Op. 3. Notturno for piano. Op. 4. Quintet for piano and strings in F minor. Op. 5. Quintet for piano and strings in G minor. Op. 6. Prelude and Fugue for piano in E flat minor. Op. 10. Two Etudes for piano. Op. 12. "Fogli Volanti" (pieces for piano). Op. 14. Gavotte for piano in A flat minor. Op. 15. Concerto for piano and orchestra in G minor. Op. 16. Symphony for orchestra in D major. Op. 17. String quartet in D flat major. Op. 18. Four pieces for piano: Preludio; Vecchio Minuetto; Nenia; Toccata. Op. 19. Songs. Op. 20. Three Nocturnes for piano. Op. 21. Suite for piano. Op. 23. Pièces Lyriques. A second symphony is written, but not yet published. [Illustration: Arthur Foote] [Illustration: GIUSEPPE VERDI _Reproduction of a photograph from life, by Bengue & Co., Paris._] [Illustration: VERDI] [Illustration] GIUSEPPE VERDI