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The French Song Anthology: The Vocal Library – Low Voice | Sheet Music Collection for Intermediate Singers | Classical Art Song Songbook with Piano Accompaniment Translations and Student Study Notes
Author(s): Richard Walters (Arranger), Carol Kimball (Arranger)
- Publisher: Hal Leonard
- Publication Date: October 1, 2001
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-10: 0634030809
- ISBN-13: 9780634030802
Book Description
The French Song Anthology is designed for intermediate low voice singers seeking a comprehensive and authoritative collection of French art songs. Ideal for voice students, teachers, and classical performers, this book is used for vocal study, recital preparation, language development, and interpretive training in academic and private lesson settings.
This vocal sheet music collection includes 60 French art songs by 24 major composers, presented with vocal melodies, original French lyrics, and piano accompaniment. Newly researched engravings provide clarity and accuracy, while detailed editorial notes explore composers, poets, historical context, and performance considerations. Line by line English translations support diction, musical understanding, and expressive delivery, making this an effective study and reference resource.
Working through this anthology helps build confidence and technique while strengthening musical interpretation and stylistic awareness. Regular practice improves rhythm, reading, phrasing, and language skills essential to classical vocal performance. The thoughtfully curated repertoire motivates consistent study through meaningful and historically significant works, making this collection a trusted music teacher resource and a valuable gift for serious singers.
Song List
Villanelle * Chanson d’avril * Guitare * Ouvre ton coeur * Les cigales * Villanelle des petits canards * Hebe * Le charme * Le colibri * Le temps des lilas * Beau soir * Les cloches * Mandoline * Noel des enfants qui n’ont plus de maisons * Chanson triste * La vie anterieure * Lamento * Apres un reve * Automne * Chanson d’amour * Clair de lune * Lydia * Notre amour * Nocturne * L’absent * O ma belle rebelle * Venise * Offrande * Si mes vers avaient des ailes * Madrigal * Si tu veux Mignonne * Dans un bois solitaire * Psyche * Je te veux * La statue de bronze * Les hiboux * Philis * Fleur dessechee.
