Exploring Art Song Lyrics: Translation and Pronunciation of the Italian, German & French Repertoire

by Cheri Montgomery

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019977532X
• ISBN13: 9780199775323
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 10.8"