Full Description
This second volume of Song on Record covers the repertory of song not included in the category of Lieder. It contains chapters on the major French composers, on Russian, Scandinavian, Spanish and American song, on Bartók and Janácek, Britten and English song, and ends with a bonne bouche entitled 'Encore'. Once again Alan Blyth has brought together a distinguished group of contributors to provide a valuable and informed discussion of interpretation. Indispensable for record collectors, it is also fascinating reading for all musicians and music lovers with an interest in song.
Contents
Introduction; 1. Berlioz David Cairns; 2. Duparc Alan Blyth; 3. Gounod, Chabrier, Chausson, Hahn Alan Blyth; 4. Fauré: ten songs Richard Fairman; 5. Fairé: song cycles Richard Fairman; 6. Debussy David Murray; 7. Ravel Jeremy Sams; 8. Poulenc Jeremy Sams; 9. Spanish song Michael Oliver; 10. Mussorgsky Stephen Johnson; 11. Tchaikovsky: ten songs David M. Jackson; 12. Rachmaninov: ten songs David M. Jackson; 13. Scandinavian song Robert Layton; 14. Bartók and Janácek David Murray; 15. Britten Michael Kennedy; 16. English song John Steane; 17. American song Will Crutchfield; 18. Encore John Steane; Indices.
