The Essential Collection for Every Beginning Classical Singer
For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries has been a cornerstone of vocal study -- a must-have for every aspiring classical or opera vocalist. For generations, voice teachers have relied on this essential songbook to introduce students to the fundamentals of classical vocal technique, interpretation, and diction. With selections by Caldara, Caccini, Scarlatti, and other iconic composers, this collection provides core literature that lays the groundwork for vocal development. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment.
A Trusted Tool for Vocal Educators
Beloved by educators for its pedagogical value, this collection provides students with authentic Italian texts and musical phrasing that strengthen technical skills and expressive delivery. Whether preparing for lessons, recitals, or early auditions, students will return to these pieces again and again as they grow as artists.
Songs Every Classical Singer Should Know
Contents: Alma Del Core • Amarilli, Mia Bella • Caro Mio Ben • Che Fiero Costume • Comme Raggio Di Sol • Danza, Danza, Fanciulla Gentile • Gia Il Sole Dal Gange • Il Mio Bel Foco • Lasciatemi Morire • Le Violette • Nel Cor Piu Non Sento • Nina • Non Posso Disperar • O Cessate Di Piagarmi • O Del Mio Dolce Ardor • Per La Gloria D'Adorarvi • Pieta, Signore • Pur Dicesti, O Bocca Bella • Se Florindo E Fedele • Se Tu M'ami • Sebben, Crudele • Tu Lo Sai • Vergin, Tutto Amor • Vittoria, Mio Core.
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For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a first-time student to purchase. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment. For ease of practice, carefully prepared accompaniments are also available that were recorded by John Keene, a New York-based concert accompanist and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States for radio and television. Educated at the University of Southern California, Keene has taught accompanying at the university level and collaborated with Gian Carlo Menotti and Thea Musgrave on productions of their operas.
Contents: BONONCINI: Per la gloria d'adorarvi • CACCINI: Amarilli, mia bella • CALDARA: Alma del core • com e raggio di sol • Sebben, crudele • CARISSIMI: Vittoria, mio core! • DE LUCA: Non posso disperar • DURANTE: Danza, danza, fanciulla gentile • Vergin, tutto amor • GIORDANI: Caro mio ben • GLUCK: O del mio dolce ardor • LEGRENZI: Che fiero costume • LOTTI: Pur dicesti, o bocca bella • MARCELLO: Il mio bel foco • MONTEVERDI: Lasciatemi morire! • PAISIELLO: Nel cor piu non mi sento • PERGOLESI: Se tu m'ami, se sospiri • Nina • A SCARLATTI: Gia il sole dal Gange • Le Violette • O cessate di piagarmi • Se Florindo e fedele • STRADELLA: Pieta, Signore! • TORELLI: Tu lo sai
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Series: Vocal Collection
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