Kemp, Nicky-Jane; Pegler, Heidi

The Language of Song -- Intermediate

Are you struggling to sing in a foreign language? The Language of Song are graded songbooks that provide classic song repertoire, carefully selected by examiners and professional singers Heidi Pegler and Nicola-Jane Kemp to develop the vital skills required to sing in a foreign language. Each song gives both a literal and poetic translation of each text, a detailed pronunciation guide and background information on the songs as well as technical and musical teaching points. The accompanying CD provides the text for each song spoken by a native speaker -- expert language consultants who specialize in coaching singers -- as well as a recording of each song accompaniment. Titles: Torelli: Tu Lo Sai; Scarlatti: Toglietemi La Vita Ancor; Caccini: Amarilli, Mia Bella; Parisotti: Se Tu M'ami; Bellini: Vaga Luna; Mozart: An Chloe; Brahms: Vergebliches Standchen; Schubert: Standchen; Reger: Maria Wiegenlied; Schumann: Die Lotosblume; Schubert: Die Forelle; Chausson: Le Charme; Faur?: Le Secret; Aurore; Clair De Lune; Granados: El Majo Discreto; Rodrigo: En Jere De La