Interpretation of French Song

Häftad, Franska, 2006

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Detailing the understanding and performance of the French mélodie, famous French baritone Pierre Bernac provides insight in this book for singers, accompanists, and concert-goers. Teamed with composer Francis Poulenc for more than 25 years, Bernac and Poulenc became legend as one of the first duos to be recognized as equals within the music arena. Texts and performance guidance for over 200 songs from 18 different composers including Fauré, Debussy and Poulenc are given in French with line-for-line translations in English. This comprehensive approach to the French repertoire also includes tips on pronunciation, performance, and interpretation.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2006-01-01
Mått138 x 200 x 20 mm
Vikt450 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkFranska, Engelska
Antal sidor352
FörlagKahn & Averill
ISBN9781871082630
ÖversättareWinifred Radford

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Pierre Bernac was a French baritone and a famous interpreter of the French mélodie. He had a close artistic association with Francis Poulenc, with whom he performed in France and abroad. Poulenc wrote 90 songs especially for him during their 25-year musical partnership. Bernac was well known as a teacher and among the singers who studied with him were Elly Ameling, Grace Bumbry, Mattiwilda Dobbs, Carol Neblett, Jessye Norman and Gérard Souzay. He gave masterclasses in France, Britain and the US.

Foreword, 1. Performance and Interpretation of Vocal Music, 2. On Singing French, 3. The Interpretation of French Mélodies, 4. Berlioz and Gounod, 5. Franck, Lalo, Saint-Saëns, Delibes, Bizet and Massenet, 6. Duparc, 7. Chabrier, 8. Chausson, 9. Fauré, 10. Debussy, 11. Satie and Caplet, 12. Roussel, 13. Ravel, 14. Poulenc15. Other Composers, Index of Titles, Index of First Lines, Index of Composers