The Developing Classical Singer: Songs by British and American Composers - Baritone (Paperback)

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ISBN 10: 1495094340 / ISBN 13: 9781495094347

Published by Boosey & Hawkes, 2017

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Paperback. (Boosey & Hawkes Voice). The selection of songs has been carefully considered to represent a variety of composers from primarily the twentieth century. Songs were chosen that are appropriate challenges to the advancing teenage singer, or for the university student. BENJAMIN BRITTEN: Greensleeves * BENJAMIN BRITTEN: Master Kilby * BENJAMIN BRITTEN: Morning * BENJAMIN BRITTEN: O Waly, Waly * BENJAMIN BRITTEN: The Salley Gardens * AARON COPLAND: I bought me a cat * AARON COPLAND: The Little Horses * AARON COPLAND: Simple Gifts * JOHN DUKE: Central Park at Dusk * GERALD FINZI: Come away, death * GERALD FINZI: Fear no more the heat o' the sun * GERALD FINZI: It was a lover and his lass * MICHAEL HEAD: Money, O! * JOHN IRELAND: Spring Sorrow * HENRY PURCELL (realizations by Benjamin Britten): I attempt from love's sickness * HENRY PURCELL (realizations by Benjamin Britten): I'll sail upon the Dog-star * ROGER QUILTER: O mistress mine * ROGER QUILTER: Three Poor Mariners * ROGER QUILTER: Weep you no more * NED ROREM: Stopping by woods one snowy evening * RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Bright is the ring of words * RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: The Vagabond * RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Youth and Love * PETER WARLOCK: As ever I saw Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Developing Classical Singer: Songs by British and American Composers - Baritone (Paperback)
• Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1495094340
• ISBN 13: 9781495094347
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Developing Classical Singer: Songs by British and American Composers - Baritone is a vocal songbook of classical art songs selected for baritone voice. This collection brings together works by British and American composers, primarily from the twentieth century, for singers, voice teachers, accompanists, recital performers, and classical vocal repertoire buyers.

This edition includes audio online access and features 24 songs for baritone voice with piano accompaniment. Composers represented include Benjamin Britten, Aaron Copland, Gerald Finzi, Roger Quilter, Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Ireland, Michael Head, Peter Warlock, Ned Rorem, John Duke, and Henry Purcell in realizations by Benjamin Britten.

The diversity of musical language and poetic expression found throughout the collection provides singers with valuable opportunities to explore musical sensitivity, stylistic awareness, diction, phrasing, and interpretive depth. From beloved folk-song settings and lyrical pastoral works to reflective art songs and expressive literary texts, the anthology offers a rich survey of English-language vocal repertoire. The included online audio resources further support preparation and musical exploration, helping performers engage more deeply with each selection.

Song List

Morning * Weep You No More, Op. 12, No. 1 * Bright Is The Ring Of Words * It Was A Lover And His Lass * The Vagabond * I Bought Me A Cat * Simple Gifts * I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly * O Waly, Waly * Three Poor Mariners * The Little Horses * Master Kilby * The Salley Gardens * Come Away, Come Away Death * Fear No More The Heat O' The Sun * Money, O! * Spring Sorrow * I'll Sail Upon The Dog-Star * Youth And Love * Greensleeves * Central Park at Dusk * Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening * As Ever I Saw * O Mistress Mine, Op. 6, No. 2

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