In 1857 and 1858 as Richard Wagner had come to the completion of Die Walkure the second installment in his epic opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen he took time out to write a series of lieder for (and based on poems by)Mathilde Wesendonck with whom Wagner was believed to have been at the very least extremely infatuated. Whatever the truth might have been behind their relationship it is known that Wagner had met Mathilde's husband Otto inZurich and his ensuing friendship with the couple led to this beautiful set of lieder.Wagner himself called two of the set's songs (Im Treibhaus and Traume) ?studies? for his magnificent opera Tristan andIsolde and though originally intended for female voice with piano all of these songs were eventually orchestrated either by Wagner (in the case of Traume) or by other composers. When they were first performed in 1862 they weretitled Five Songs for a Female Voice. In the 20th century they also became very popular songs for some of the greatest tenors.Much earlier in 1839 Wagner had composed a three-song cycle called Trois Melodies. The firstpiece entitled Dors mon enfant was a lullaby that Wagner ascribed to an unnamed young poet of his publisher's acquaintance and of which he wrote that his wife had called ?heavenly for sending one to sleep?. He thenset Ronsard's song Mignonne and Victor Hugo's L'attente (from that author's Orientales) to round out the set. Wagner offered L'attente to the reigning diva of the time Pauline Viardot who is said to have flatly refused it.Wagner wrote in his memoirs My Life ?I have no reason to be ashamed of these small pieces.?Listen to brilliant tenor Jon Robert Cart perform these lieder. Then he steps aside and you take center stage with yourvirtuoso accompanist Narciso Solero at the piano.

with IPA and word for word translations and CDs of recorded diction lessonsThis is a companion to The French Song Anthology edited by Carol Kimball and Richard Walters with 60 songs by 24 composers. Thediction lessons were recorded by coach conductor and diction specialist Pierre Vallet. The diction for each song is recorded twice: first recited as an actor would speak it showing flow of the language and the mood followed bya slow deliberate lesson allowing time for the student to repeat each line. This experienced language coach adapts the ?R? in French in the slow versions as recommended for classical singers. He is also verysensitive to liaisons between word sounds in the musical settings.Other French Song Anthology publications:00740162 High Voice book $19.9500000453 Accompaniments High Voice 2 CDs$16.9500740163 Low Voice book $19.9500000454 Accompaniments Low Voice 2 CDs $16.95

La partition vocale, y compris tous les 14 chansons à ce musical par la fille de Richard Rodger Mary/ Recueil / Voix

Compiled by Ron Middlebrook. Cowboys have always held a special place in the hearts and imaginations of Americans. Images of riding bravely and happily into the sunset fending off dangerous enemies and singing around the campfire evoke a sense of pride and respect for a lifestyle nearly forgotten in this age of progress. Relive the days of the cowboys bringing the herds home in this interesting compilation of facts and music. 53 songs celebrate the life and times on the range by such noted writers as Doc Denning Chris LeDoux Rusty Richards Roy Rogers Jr. and others. Their music is an actual view into their daily adventures tribulations and entertainment. This uniquepublication also features articles on black cowboys cowgirls cowboys' Spanish ancestry and more.

Que vous soyez un chanteur de karaoké ou se préparer pour une audition, la série pro vocale est pour vous. Le livre contient des paroles, des symboles mélodie et corde pour huit stade hits. / Voix

Singer's Choice - Professional Tracks for Serious Singers-Eight hits from Rodgers

from The Phantom of the Opera-Lloyd Webber's Masquerade from The Phantom Of The Opera arranged for SATB Choir and Piano accompaniment by Ed Lojeski. Also includes an optional Percussion line.

Six vocal selections from the Lorenz and Hart musical based on Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. Songs include: Falling in Love with Love · Oh Diogenes! · The Shortest Day of the Year · Sing for Your Supper · This Can't Be Love · You Have Cast Your Shadow on the Sea.

Pro Vocal Mixed Volume 5-Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition the Pro Vocal Series is for you. The book contains the lyrics melody and chord symbols for twelve favorites.The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along.The CD is playable on any CD player and it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing tempo!Perfect for home rehearsal parties auditions and other non-professional situations without a backup band.