On the Interpretation of the Melodies of Claude Debussy (Vox Musicae Series, No. 2) [Paperback]

Jane Bathori (Author)

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Text: English, French (translation)
Original Language: French

Product Details

• Paperback: 101 pages
• Publisher: Pendragon Pr (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576470083
• ISBN-13: 978-1576470084
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #852,947 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars From the Horse's Mouth, July 12, 2000

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This review is from: On the Interpretation of the Melodies of Claude Debussy (Vox Musicae Series, No. 2) (Paperback)

Although interpretation is an elusive term that defies precise definition, Jane Bathori's book on the interpreting the melodies of Debussy must be considered a primary reference to these songs. Originally published in 1953, this small manual has been translated by Linda Laurent, a distinguished Bathori scholar. Jane Bathori played a tremendous role in the development of 20th century song and was perhaps the most sought-after interpreter of vocal music of her day. She premiered more than 100 songs by many composers, including Debussy. This book, one of the first of its kind written, is an invaluable reference by a fascinating personality in vocal music, and it is good to have it available in an English translation--for good measure, Pendragon has also published the original French text with the English.