Classical Contest Solos - Baritone/Bass Book/Online Audio

Classical Contest Solos Baritone/Bass by Various is a vocal collection featuring 10 carefully selected classical songs for baritone and bass voice with piano accompaniment and online audio. Created for singers preparing vocal repertoire, the collection includes newly engraved music, composer biographies, interpretive suggestions, and an informative preface on learning a song. The repertoire was selected after consultation with official state contest lists, making it a valuable choice for contests, recitals, auditions, and expanding a classical vocal library.

The collection includes vocal notation with piano accompaniment plus access to professionally recorded performances and accompaniment tracks by pianist Laura Ward. Audio can be streamed or downloaded using the included access code and supports PLAYBACK+, allowing users to slow playback without changing pitch, adjust key, create loop points, and balance left and right audio channels. Pronunciation guides for Italian, German, and Spanish further support accurate preparation of the multilingual repertoire.

Beyond the printed music, this edition encourages expressive singing through thoughtfully selected repertoire representing multiple languages and musical traditions. The combination of performance recordings, accompaniment tracks, composer background information, and interpretive guidance provides additional musical context while helping singers prepare repertoire for lessons, auditions, recitals, contests, or personal study.

Song List
Adela * All Through the Night * Alma del core * Beautiful Dreamer * Du bist wie eine Blume * Give a Man a Horse He Can Ride * O cessate di piagarmi * The Sea * The Slighted Swain * Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Whether expanding a vocal library, preparing repertoire, or choosing a thoughtful gift, this collection offers carefully selected works with online audio for baritone and bass vocalists.

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