The Oratorio Anthology: The Vocal Library Baritone/Bass [Paperback]

Richard Walters (Author), Hal Leonard Corp. (Creator)

Book Description

Series: Vocal Library | Publication Date: October 1, 1994

This is the most serious and useful collection yet published of solo arias from oratorios, masses and cantatas. The literature was confined to work by major composers, and by-passes the dated oratorio literature found in previous collections. The most famous music is here, and so is interesting and less famous music by masters. There are new music engravings for each aria, and extensive historical notes and translations. Solo instrumental obbligato parts, which can be cut from the book, are included on appropriate selections.

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Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard Corporation has become the worlds largest print music publisher, representing some of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. We are proud to publish titles of interest to all musicians as well as music lovers, from songbooks and instructional titles to artist biographies and instrument price guides to books about the music industry and all the performing arts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation (October 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 079352508X
• ISBN-13: 978-0793525089
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #534,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > Sheet Music & Scores > Forms & Genres > Requiems & Oratorios

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4.0 out of 5 stars essential for any singer however it doesn't always have the prefered translation, August 8, 2007

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This review is from: The Oratorio Anthology: The Vocal Library Baritone/Bass (Paperback)

It's a very good book, covering many of the basics and several forgotten masterpieces. Puccini's Crucifixus from his Messa di Gloria is a good example of the fantastic forgotten works that are in here. The versions of Handel's Messiah are not correct, however. They are from an easy version for students; so if you are looking to do any Messiah, then get a copy of the score and not this book.