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.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
The "24" good for teaching only, dubious history, questionable material,
This review is from: Twenty-Four Italian Songs & Arias of the Seventewenth and Eighteenth Centuries: Medium High Voice (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics, Vol. 1722) (Paperback)
Although the music in this book has been used "ad infinitum" since the late 1880's, even the most rudimentary scholarship has shown that the editing (and in at least one case, the composition) of these pieces is not to be trusted.
The editor of "The 24" and its sister two volume set "Anthology of Italian song" is Alessandro Parisotti. Mr. Parisotti was a publisher who was suspiciously eager to have his own edited works published. This "24" has its share of dubious songs. Three quick examples: 1.) "Se Tu M'ami" is attributed to Pergolesi, but the style is laughably un-Pergolesi-like. No original of the score exists before Mr. Parisotti "discovered" it in time to publish the original 24. It is quite likely that Parisotti is the composer. 2.) "Il mio bel foco" is fine until the last 11 measures, where once again there is no original of what's in "the 24". It appears that Parisotti sliced, diced and re-composed the last 11 measures including French sixth chords, and a piano accompaniment which is distinctly not from the Baroque era. 3.) "Danza Danza fanciulla..." does have an original; it's all figured bass (no treble accompaniment written at all.) It's OK to place your own accompaniment there, but Parisotti's offbeat (and unnecessarily difficult) accompaniment does not follow the typical contrapuntal style of the Baroque period at all. There are several other problems with the realizations of these 24 pieces - too many to go into here, but worth exploring in research. That being said, Parisotti does get credit for at least noticing these pieces and arranging them for student voices (which may or may not have been his intent). The current edition is ridiculously cheap - which actually reflects the rather large (and much improved) collections of Baroque Italian songs that are out there. It still (for some reason) remains a staple of too many voice teachers out there (possibly because they are "comfortable" in some way), so accompanists should continue to purchase it due to the large number of voice students and performers who (unfortunately) rely on it. It probably deserves two stars, but because it's receiving way too many five star reviews, I'm giving it just one.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great price, but otherwise overrated,
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This review is from: Twenty-Four Italian Songs & Arias of the Seventewenth and Eighteenth Centuries: Medium High Voice (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics, Vol. 1722) (Paperback)
I do recommend this as part of the serious singer's repertoire, and have asked several of my students to pick it up. it does contain some great songs. HOWEVER, a more well-rounded approach would be the "First Book..." series which contains several of these same songs, but it also includes repertoire in English, French, German, Spanish and a wide range of styles.
It is essentially tradition that keeps this book in the essential repertoire category.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cecilia Bartoli,
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This review is from: Twenty-Four Italian Songs & Arias of the Seventewenth and Eighteenth Centuries: Medium High Voice (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics, Vol. 1722) (Paperback)
If she sings them that means that you should sing them also. ok good be good. they make you a better person like spinach it builds character or something like "eating suasages together"-eddie izzard She sounds incredible so if you wish to sound somewhere near incredible you should sing them i love them
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