Each song preceded by background information, idiomatic translation, and phonetic pronunciation (IPA symbols) of text, and additional notes highlighting particular language points specific to the song. A word-for-word translation is printed directly beneath the original text in the musical score. Accompanied by CD (1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.). Language consultants: Tina Ruta (Italian), Franziska Roth (German), Michel Vallet (French), Ramón Izeta (Spanish) ; John Lenehan, piano. Includes spoken text followed by a backing accompaniment for each song or aria.
Contents:
Canción de cuna para dormir a un negrito / Xavier Montsalvatge. Toglietemi la vita ancor / Alessandro Scarlatti -- Amarilli, mia bella / Giulio Caccini -- Se tu m'ami / attr. Alessandro Parisotti -- Vaga luna / Vincenzo Bellini -- An Chloë / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- Vergebliches Ständchen / Johannes Brahms -- Ständchen / Franz Schubert -- Mariä Wiegenlied / Max Reger -- Die Lotosblume / Robert Schumann -- Die Forelle / Franz Schubert -- Le charme / Ernest Chausson -- Le secret ; Aurore ; Clair de lune / Gabriel Fauré -- El majo discreto / Enrique Granados -- En Jerez de la Frontera / Joaquín Rodrigo -- Canción de cuna para dormir a un negrito / Xavier Montsalvatge.
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