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The Interpretation of French Song
Pierre Bernac
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Description for The Interpretation of French Song
Paperback. First published in 1970, this work on the art of the French "melodie", is suitable for singers, accompanists and concert-goers alike. The book covers 18 composers, including Berlois, Gounod and Duparc. Texts of nearly 200 songs are given in French, and also included are notes on pronunciation. Translator(s): Radford, Winifred. Num Pages: 352 pages, music. BIC Classification: AVA; AVG; AVH; AVQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
Detailing the understanding and performance of the French mélodie, famous French baritone Pierre Bernac provides insight in this book for singers, accompanists, and concert-goers. Teamed with composer Francis Poulenc for more than 25 years, Bernac and Poulenc became legend as one of the first duos to be recognized as equals within the music arena. Texts and performance guidance for over 200 songs from 18 different composers including Fauré, Debussy and Poulenc are given in French with line-for-line translations in English. This comprehensive approach to the French repertoire also includes tips on pronunciation, performance, and interpretation.
Detailing the understanding and performance of the French mélodie, famous French baritone Pierre Bernac provides insight in this book for singers, accompanists, and concert-goers. Teamed with composer Francis Poulenc for more than 25 years, Bernac and Poulenc became legend as one of the first duos to be recognized as equals within the music arena. Texts and performance guidance for over 200 songs from 18 different composers including Fauré, Debussy and Poulenc are given in French with line-for-line translations in English. This comprehensive approach to the French repertoire also includes tips on pronunciation, performance, and interpretation.
Product Details
Publisher
Kahn & Averill United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
462g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781871082630
SKU
V9781871082630
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99-23
About Pierre Bernac
Pierre Bernac was a French baritone and a famous interpreter of the French mélodie. He had a close artistic association with Francis Poulenc, with whom he performed in France and abroad. Poulenc wrote 90 songs especially for him during their 25-year musical partnership. Bernac was well known as a teacher and among the singers who studied with him were Elly ... Read more
Reviews for The Interpretation of French Song
'No voice teacher, no coach, no accompanist, no singer, and for that matter, no music-lover should be without this publication . . . from a man whose knowledge of this repertoire is so complete and profound as to make his treatment of it definitive and without equal.' - Notes