The Lieder Anthology High Voce Ed. V Saya and R. Walters, The Vocal Library [Paperback]

Richard Walters (Author), Virginia Saya (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

This edition presents 65 diverse songs by major composers of German art song, or lieder, and is the perfect one-volume lieder source for voice students. All the songs are new Vocal Library editions. Historical notes about the relevant history and background of each song are included, as are line-by-line translations for study. A select committee of experienced voice teachers was consulted to choose the most essential and vocally instructive songs in compiling this collection. Composers represented: Beethoven, Brahms, Franz, Gustav Mahler, Alma Mahler, Fanny Hensel, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Schubert, Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Strauss, Wolf. Co-editor Dr. Virginia Saya, on the faculty of Loyola Marymount University, is a musicologist with a special interest in lieder. This collection includes the first American edition of Funf Ophelia Lieder by Brahms. 288 pages, sewn binding.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0634060074
• ISBN-13: 978-0634060076
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Contents for this lovely book!, February 5, 2010

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This review is from: The Lieder Anthology High Voce Ed. V Saya and R. Walters, The Vocal Library (Paperback)

This is an excellent anthology- here are it's contents!

* Allerseelen (All Souls' Day)
* Dein blaues Auge
* Immer Leiser Wird Mein Schlummer
* In der Fremde
* Meine Liebe Ist Grun
* Sonntag (Brahms)
* Wie Melodien zieht es mir (Brahms)
* Auf dem Wasser zu singen
* Der Musensohn
* Du bist die Ruh
* Lachen und Weinen
* Rastlose Liebe
* SCHUMANN Widmung (Dedication)
* Du Ring an Meinem Finger (Schumann)
* Morgen! (R. Strauss)
* Zueignung (Strauss)
* An Die Musik (Franz Schubert)
* Du bist wie eine Blume (Schumann)
* Standchen (Serenade) (F Schubert)
* Vergebliches Standchen (Brahms)
* Intermezzo (R Schumann)
* DIE NACHT (The Night) (RICHARD STRAUSS)
* Der Kuss (Beethoven)
* Ich liebe dich (Beethoven)
* Sehnsucht (Beethoven)
* Die Mainacht (Brahms)
* Ophelia Lieder (5) (Brahms)
* Aus meinen grossen Schmerzen (Franz)
* Er ist gekommen (Franz)
* Fur Musik (Franz)
* Im Herbst (Franz)
* Fruhlingsmorgen (Mahler)
* Liebst du um Schonheit (Mahler)
* Lob des hohen Verstandes (Mahler)
* Wer hat dies Liedlein erdacht (Mahler)
* Laue Sommernacht (Alma Mahler)
* Italien (Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel)
* Der Blumenstrauss (Mendelssohn)
* Neue Liebe (Mendelssohn)
* Abendempfindung (Mozart)
* Als Luise die Briefe ihres ungetreuen (Mozart)
* Das Veilchen (Mozart)
* Nacht und Traume (Schubert)
* Liebst du um Schonheit (Clara Schumann)
* Der Nussbaum (Schumann)
* Die Lotosblume (Schumann)
* Ich grolle nicht (Schumann)
* Waldesgesprach (Schumann)
* Breit' uber mein Haupt (R. Strauss)
* Du meines Herzens Kronelein (R. Strauss)
* Ich trage meine Minne (R. Strauss)
* Anakreons Grab (H. Wolf)
* Auch kleine Dinge (H. Wolf)
* Auf ein altes Bild (H. Wolf)
* Der Musikant (H. Wolf)
* In dem Schatten meiner Locken (H. Wolf)
* Lebe wohl (H. Wolf)
* Verborgenheit (H. Wolf)
* Standchen (Brahms)
* Die Forelle
* Gretchen am Spinnrade

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for every Soprano!, January 24, 2005

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L. D. "fan of 80's toys" (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lieder Anthology High Voce Ed. V Saya and R. Walters, The Vocal Library (Paperback)

This collection has over 60 German Art songs by 13 composers (from F. Schubert's masterpiece "Gretchen am Spinnrade" to A. S. Mahler's "Laue Sommernacht"). Right below the title of each song is a brief description/history of the song: the poem it was based on, the poet, etc. The lyrics have a line-by-line English translation right after the description. And just like The French Song Anthology, the first bar of each line is numbered, perfect for rehearsals with a pianist.

This was ordered for me because I'm a soprano. I may be done with my diploma, but this is perfect for brushing up and expanding my German Art song repertoire. At over 30% off of its original price, and with free shipping, it's a no brainer! It may have arrived later than usual because of the chosen shipping method, but it was well worth the wait!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite Good, January 10, 2007

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This review is from: The Lieder Anthology High Voce Ed. V Saya and R. Walters, The Vocal Library (Paperback)

This book has a large variety of leider. I was quite impressed with the Mozart selections, however, I was unhappy to find several Mahler pieces. (For anyone who doesn't know, Mahler's works for soprano tend to go down to low B flat or A and only up to E or F at the top of the staff.) The book is still worth it, though, just ignore those few pages. :)