The Interpretation of French Song
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The Interpretation of French Song by Pierre Bernac
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 Berlioz, Gounod, Duparc, Chausson, Faure, Debussy, Ravel, Satie and Poulenc. Texts of nearly 200 songs are given in French, and also included are notes on pronunciation, and simple but detailed suggestions for performance and interpretation.
'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
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 Ameling, Grace Bumbry, Mattiwilda Dobbs, Carol Neblett, Jessye Norman and Gérard Souzay. He gave masterclasses in France, Britain and the US.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781871082630 |
| ISBN 10 | 1871082633 |
| Title | The Interpretation of French Song |
| Author | Pierre Bernac |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Kahn & Averill |
| Year published | 2006-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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