This edition is more oriented to practical performance than the New Complete Critical Edition. From the range designations of the Lieder, one can see that, despite the transpositions, not all fifteen Lieder of a volume are suited to one and the same voice. The alternative pitches and easier passages written by Mahler often for only one of the voice ranges of a Lied (and not necessarily always for the original voice range) are here provided for both voices. The Notes (pp.165-170) show for which voice these were originally conceived and whether this has to do with a purely vocal facilitation or a musical variant. Unlike the Kindertotenlieder , the fifteen Wunderhorn Lieder do not form a cycle and do not even suggest a unified collection of songs such as the Rückert Lieder. They can only be organized according to their sequence of composition, which should, however, have no influence on the choice or order of a performance. As Mahler himself urged upon his singers: I ask at the very least that you determine the sequence of the Lieder yourself. (Letter to the baritone Johannes Messchaert, 1906)Langue : German / Ténor - piano / Universal Edition

Women Composers - A Heritage of Song. With 45 songs by 22 composers, this is the most comprehensive single volume of art songs composed by women ever published. It includes biographical information about the composers and historical information about each song, withsongs in English, French, German and Italian.

With diction lessons recorded by Irene Spiegelman German diction coach at the Metropolitan Opera and piano accompaniments recorded by Laura Ward this collection of the most often taught Brahms songs is an excellent introduction to lieder. The diction for each song is recorded twice: first recited as an actor would speak it showing flow of the language and mood followed by a slow deliberate lesson allowing time for the student to repeat each line. This experienced language coach adapts the ?R? in German in the slow versions as recommended for classical singers. She is also very sensitive to liaisons between word sounds in the musical settings.

With diction lessons recorded by Irene Spiegelman German diction coach at the Metropolitan Opera and piano accompaniments recorded by Laura Ward this collection of the most often taught Brahms songs is an excellent introduction to lieder.

Selection of Songs within Comfortable Range for older Singers-Compiled and edited by Veronica Veysey Campbell & Liza Hobbs Increasing numbers of people are taking to singing in later life driven in part by increasing medical evidence of of the health benefits it brings. Singing aids physical and neurological well-being but above all it brings enjoyment not only to those who have a lifetime experience of singing (both in choirs and solo) but also for those to whom it comes as an entirely new activity. Everlasting Voices compiled specifically for the older singer contains: 24 songs with a modest vocal range in a wide range of styles; backgrouned notes about the songs and their composers; prononciation guides forsinging in Italian German Spanish and French; a guide to keping your voice healthy; performing advice and technical guidance.