Exploring Art Song Lyrics

Translation and Pronunciation of the Italian, German & French Repertoire

Edited by Jonathan Retzlaff - Cheri Montgomery

Edited by Jonathan Retzlaff, Cheri Montgomery

Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

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Format: Paperback / softback

Publication date: 31 May 2012

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ISBN: 019977532X ISBN 13: 9780199775323

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Drawing generously from four centuries of Italian, German and French art song, Exploring Art Song Lyrics embraces the finest of the literature and presents the repertoire with unprecedented clarity and detail. Each of the over 750 selections comprises the original poem, a concise English translation, and an IPA transcription which is uniquely designed to match the musical setting. Enunciation and transcription charts are included for each language on a single, easy to read page. A thorough discussion of the method of transcription is provided in the appendix. With its wide-ranging scope of repertoire, and invaluable tools for interpretation and performance, Exploring Art Song Lyrics is an essential resource for the professional singer, voice teacher, and student. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc

City: New York

Pages: 576

More info: height 274 mm width 217 mm weight 1156 gr thickness 21 mm

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Age recommended: College/higher education

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC23) 782.42168143 Library of Congress Subject: Songs

Departments: Techniques of music; Theory of music & musicology;

Record updated at: 04 May, 2013 time: 20:07

Summary Exploring Art Song Lyrics TABLE OF CONTENTS; ITALIAN PRONUNCIATION GUIDE; ITALIAN ART SONG LYRICS; GERMAN PRONUNCIATION GUIDE; GERMAN ART SONG LYRICS; FRENCH PRONUNCIATION GUIDE; FRENCH ART SONG LYRICS; APPENDIX A; COMPARISON OF METHODOLOGIES FOR PHONETIC TRANSCRIPTION; APPENDIX B; GUIDELINES FOR TRANSCRIPTION: ITALIAN; GUIDELINES FOR TRANSCRIPTION: GERMAN; GUIDELINES FOR TRANSCRIPTION: FRENCH; INDEX OF FIRST LINES AND TITLES; BIBLIOGRAPHY Top page