Synopses & Reviews
Although the music of Spain is diverse, profound, colorful and deserving of recognition, a collection of nineteenth century Spanish songs has never been available to singers in the United States. Until now, Spain has been neglected in the study of music history. Collections of zarzuela arias have been published, but art song composed prior to Turina, Granados, Obradors, de Falla, and Rodrigo have remained in the archives of Spanish libraries. This fascinating anthology, a collection of 23 songs composed by a variety of Spanish composers born in the nineteenth century, provides an exciting opportunity to explore the gems of Spanish vocal repertoire. Songs have been selected by virtue of the quality of the poetry, the artistry of the song setting, the beauty of the melody, the variety of the accompaniment, and those with an indigenous flavor. This repertoire is fresh, exciting, and unique, utilizing lovely Spanish rhythms, harmonies and poetry. Available both in high and low voice editions. Contains: _
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-176).
Synopsis
Although the music of Spain is diverse, profound, colorful and deserving of recognition, a collection of nineteenth century Spanish songs has never been available to singers in the United States. Until now, Spain has been neglected in the study of music history. Collections of zarzuela arias have been published, but art song composed prior to Turina, Granados, Obradors, de Falla, and Rodrigo have remained in the archives of Spanish libraries. This fascinating anthology, a collection of 23 songs composed by a variety of Spanish composers born in the nineteenth century, provides an exciting opportunity to explore the gems of Spanish vocal repertoire. Songs have been selected by virtue of the quality of the poetry, the artistry of the song setting, the beauty of the melody, the variety of the accompaniment, and those with an indigenous flavor. This repertoire is fresh, exciting, and unique, utilizing lovely Spanish rhythms, harmonies and poetry. Available both in high and low voice editions. Contains: Word-for-word translations and Idiomatic translations Brief biographies of the composers International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions of the texts A concise guide to the pronunciation of Castilian Spanish An audio CD
Table of Contents
A Granada ; A mi madre ; Amor y Olvido / Fermin Maria âAlvarez -- Lo que estâa de Dios / Francisco Asenjo Barbieri -- Malditos quereres--! / Juan Miguel Asensi -- Cacho de cielo / Salvador Bartoli Soler -- Ave Maria / Juan Cantâo Francâes -- Las quejas de maruja / Româon Carnicer -- La espaänola / Ruperto Chapi -- El caudillo de los ciento / Antonio de la Cruz -- Niäno divino / J. Cumellas Ribâo -- Amor sin esperanza ; La pecadora / Manuel Fernâandez Caballero -- A tus ojos / Francisco Fuster -- Ninette / Manuel Girâo -- La madrileäna / Isidoro Hernâandez -- El arreglito ; Un adiâos / Sebastiâan de Iradier -- La pajarita ; Te acuerdas? / Cristâobal Oudrid -- La de ojos azules!-- / Josâe Mariano Padilla -- La manola de Madrid / Rafael Taboada Mantilla -- El amor y los ojos / Amadeo Vives.