Retzlaff, Jonathan - Exploring Art Song Lyrics

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.

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CONTENTS

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