Binding: Paperback
Description: In this translation of the groundbreaking Le Chant Intime internationally renowned baritone Fran ois Le Roux in conversation with journalist Romain Raynaldy presents a master class on French art song with a thorough analysis of 60 selected songs that deviate from the traditionally narrow repertoire of the m lodie genre. Taking an approach that goes far beyond the typical limiting conventions Le Roux and Raynaldy adhere to composer Francis Poulenc's principle that a song should always be "a love affair not an arranged marriage." Neither theoretical nor purely academic this guide instills in its readers a deep appreciation for the historical and artistic context of each piece by enriching each analysis with the full text of the lyrical poem and several musical examples as well as fascinating details of historic premieres concert halls singers and poets. Paired with intensive and practical notes related to the nuances of melody and vocal delivery each analysis provides an essential reference for performers and listeners alike. The translation is due to the expertise of musicologist and pianist Sylvia Kahan Professor of Music at the Graduate Center and College of Staten Island CUNY.
Title: Le Chant Intime The Interpretation Of French Melodie
Author(s): Raynaldy Romain (Correspondent Correspondent Agence France - Presse (Afp))
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Barcode: 9780190884185
Pages: 296 Pages, 116 Music Examples
Publication Date: 7/13/2021
Category: Opera