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Art Song Composers of Spain: An Encyclopedia describes the wealth of vocal repertoire composed by 19th- and 20th-century Spanish song composers. More than 90 composers are discussed in detail with complete biographies, descriptions, and examples of the song literature, as well as comprehensive listings of stage works, books, recordings, compositions in non-vocal genres, and vocal repertoire.
Opening with a thorough history of Spain and its political scene, author Suzanne Rhodes Draayer examines its relation to song composition and the impact on composers such as Fernando Sor, SebastiĂĄn de Iradier, Federico GarcĂa Lorca, Manuel de Falla, and many others. Draayer discusses Spanish art song and its various types, its folksong influences, and the major and minor composers of each period. Beginning with Manuel GarcĂa (b. 1775) and ending with Carmen Santiago de Meras (b. 1917), Draayer provides biographies of the composers, a discussion and analysis of songs available in print in the US, and a complete list of solo songs for each.
Musical examples are given for 175 songs, demonstrating a variety of compositional techniques and lyrical text settings, and illustrating characteristics of orientalism (Moorish) and cante jondo (gypsy) elements, as well as influences such as the German lied and French mélodie. The final chapter lists contemporary composers and considers the difficulties in researching music by women composers. Complete with a foreword by Nico Castel, a bibliography, and additional indexes, Art Song Composers of Spain proves the importance of the Spanish song as an essential part of vocal training and concert repertoire.
Opening with a thorough history of Spain and its political scene, author Suzanne Rhodes Draayer examines its relation to song composition and the impact on composers such as Fernando Sor, SebastiĂĄn de Iradier, Federico GarcĂa Lorca, Manuel de Falla, and many others. Draayer discusses Spanish art song and its various types, its folksong influences, and the major and minor composers of each period. Beginning with Manuel GarcĂa (b. 1775) and ending with Carmen Santiago de Meras (b. 1917), Draayer provides biographies of the composers, a discussion and analysis of songs available in print in the US, and a complete list of solo songs for each.
Musical examples are given for 175 songs, demonstrating a variety of compositional techniques and lyrical text settings, and illustrating characteristics of orientalism (Moorish) and cante jondo (gypsy) elements, as well as influences such as the German lied and French mélodie. The final chapter lists contemporary composers and considers the difficulties in researching music by women composers. Complete with a foreword by Nico Castel, a bibliography, and additional indexes, Art Song Composers of Spain proves the importance of the Spanish song as an essential part of vocal training and concert repertoire.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Abbreviations
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I. The Creators of the CanciĂłn LĂrica: Major Composers Born 1775 to 1800
- Part II. The Supporting Cast: Minor Composers Born 1775 to 1800
- Part III. The Development of the Genre: Major Composers Born 1801 to 1825
- Part IV. The Supporting Cast: Minor Composers Born 1801 to 1825
- Part V. Andalucianism and Nationalism: Major Composers Born 1826 to 1850
- Part VI. The Supporting Cast: Minor Composers Born 1826 to 1850
- Part VII. Nationalism and International Fame: Major Composers Born 1851 to 1875
- Part VIII. The Supporting Cast: Minor Composers Born 1851 to 1875
- Part IX. La CanciĂłn LĂrica in the Twentieth Century: Major Composers Born Since 1875
- Part X. The Supporting Cast: Minor Composers Born Since 1875
- Part XI. Conclusion: The Challenge for Further Research
- Bibliography
- Appendix: A Selected Guide to European Spanish Song
- Song Index
- Composer Index
- General Index
- About the Author