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  • Plaisir D'amour (Martini)
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Standard Vocal Literature - An Introduction to Repertoire (Soprano). By Various. Arranged by Richard Walters. For Vocal (Soprano). Hal Leonard Vocal Collection. Classical and Opera. Book & CD Package. 136 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.740272).

ISBN 0634078739. Classical and Opera. 9x12 inches.

This series of 5 book/CD packs is an introduction to art song in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Each volume has a different song list, and includes 30 selections in appropriate keys. Beyond art song, each collection includes two carefully chosen opera arias, an oratorio aria, and an operetta aria by Gilbert & Sullivan.

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5 star rating

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

October 7, 2011

Contents

I think the series is good, but would have appreciated knowing the contents before I purchased the books.

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Location: from Chicago, IL

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

May 20, 2010

Accompaniment CD Disappointing

Almost worthless because songs are played WAY too fast. Also, rhythm is not kept steady so it is very difficult to count. Ritardando and fermata seem to be at pianist's discretion rather than as indicated by composer or convention. Thirdly, phrasing does not make sense and, in places where an...

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5 star rating

Location: from New York

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

March 24, 2009

Most thoughtful and affordable anthology

I teach beginning vocal majors and have purchased many music anthologies and books over the years. This continues to be my favorite anthology for my freshmen and sophomore students. It introduces them to well-known composers of various eras, showing their most beloved works, but remaining within a reasonable vocal range....

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5 star rating

Location: from Murfreesboro,TN

Difficulty Level:
Beginner

October 28, 2007

accessible beginer literature

These folk songs are ideal for the beginning vocalist. The arrangements are very interesting as well which makes these songs usable for performance!

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