As a continuation of the new Urtext edition of the Schubert lieder, Walther Dürr has now edited volume five for high, medium and low voices. Volumes 1 to 4 of this edition contain mainly lieder which Schubert himself saw into print (in his own choice and order) and in the fourth volume works from the last two years of his life are included. The lieder in volume 5 onwards are strictly presented in the order of Deutsch's Thematic Catalogue which means that in principle they are arranged chronologically. The lieder in volume five were composed in the years 1811 to 1814. The first - 'Hagars Klage' (D 5), dated 30 March 1811 - is also his first complete surviving song. The first eleven lieder are evidence of his early studies (1811-1813/14). During this period Schubert immersed himself in Johann Rudolf Zumsteeg's ballads and lieder and wrote Italian arias during his composition lessons with Antonio Salieri. He also composed a single strophic song ('Klaglied', D 23), which - the only one of these songs - was published shortly after his death in November 1830 as op. 131, 3. His apprentice work, as it were, was the major ballade 'Der Taucher' (D 77) which was composed between 1813 and roughly the beginning of 1815. Probably not by chance, his first complete opera ('Des Teufels Lustschloss', D 84) was written at the same time. He also set fourteen poems by Friedrich von Matthisson exploring the principle of the strophic lied. - Excellent new engraving based on the 'New Schubert Edition'- Foreword by Walther Dürr discussing the history the works' composition and transmission, together with a list of sources for each song (Ger/Eng)- English translation of the song texts by Richard WigmoreContents:Hagars Klage, D 5 / Leichenfantasie, D 7 /Der Vatermörder, D 10 / Klaglied, op. post. 131, 3 - D 23 / Misero pargoletto, D 42 (high voice only) / Totengräberlied, D 44 / Die Schatten, D 50 / Verklärung, D 59 / Pensa che questo istante, D 76 (medium and low voice only) /Der Taucher, D 77 / Son fra l'onde, D 78 (high voice only) /Adelaide, D 95 / Trost. An Elisa, D 97 /Erinnerungen, D 98 / Andenken, D 99 /Geisternähe, D 100 / Erinnerung, D 101 /Die Betende, D 102 / Die Befreier Europas in Paris, D 104 /Lied aus der Ferne, D 107 (1st version) / Lied aus der Ferne, D 107 (2nd version) / Der Abend, D 108 / Lied der Liebe, D 109 /Romanze, D 114 (1st version) / Romanze, D 114 (2nd version) /An Laura (als sie Klopstocks Auferstehungslied sang), D 115 / Der Geistertanz, D 116 /Appendix (lower transpositions of the songs only in high ranges):Die Schatten, D 50 / Adelaide, D 95 / Voix Moyenne(s)

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. 2013 marks the centenary of Benjamin Britten's birth and major celebrations are planned across the world, making this the widest ever global celebration of a British composer. The previously unpublished Six Early Songs were written during the composer's schooldays, whilst he was studying with Frank Bridge. But even at this tender age, Britten already had such accomplished works as Quatre Chansons Francaises under his belt. The songs on the one hand display Britten's school-boyish imagination (witches, owls and moths), while on the other show a more brooding side, not to mention confident piano writing and an innate understanding of vocal drama. Previously unpublished, these six songs are an important new addition to the solo song repertory./ Répertoire / Voix Moyennes et Piano

Make a big impression at auditions with these ten hit songs, carefully selected to bring out the best of your talent. The music book features each song in piano/vocal/guitar arrangements. The CD gives you full professional backing tracks, each specially recorded in the most appropriate key. This series is the answer to accompanist problems! / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG) (Avec Grille D'Accords)

'The most romantic of all my works? ('Schumann?)Schumann's 'Liederkreis?, after poems by Joseph von Eichendorff, comprises settings of twelve texts with the common motif of being far from home.Our new edition presents the work in its definitive form published in the second edition of 1850, while taking into account Schumann's autograph manuscript and other relevant sources. The detailed Foreword brings out the special nature of this cycle. Alternative readings from the autograph offer valuable suggestions for a nuanced performance.- Original edition for medium voice- Bilingual Foreword (Ger/Eng) and Critical Commentary (Ger)- The song texts are printed separately and include English translations taken from Richard Stokes' publication 'The Book of Lieder? / Voix Et Piano

Voix Moyennes Et Piano-Recueil. Par PIERNE. Gabriel Pierne (1863-1937) was a French composer, conductor and organist. Despite being predominantly remembered as a conductor, his Trois Chansons De Metiers remains a recognised piece in the Vocal repertoire. Pierne studied at the Paris Conservatoire before taking up the position of chief conductor for the concert series, Concerts Colonne in 1910. He remained in the post until 1933, and during this time, he notably conducted the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird. Pierne composed for a variety of instruments. Trois Chansons DeMetiers is arranged for two vocal groups and contains many characteristics typical of the French style, such as lyrical melodies, a significant amount performance directions, flourishes of semiquavers, chromaticism and many changes in dynamics. Trois Chansons De Metiers, 1) The Tailor, 2) The Shoemakers, and 3) The Rope Maker, is a varied piece, essential to the repertoire of aspiring choristers./ Répertoire / Voix Moyennes et Piano

Pour la première fois, les belles chansons du compositeur britannique Gerald Finzi (1901-1956) sont recueillies ensemble en un seul volume, dans deux clés. Cette nouvelle collection comprend quelques premières transpositions de temps aussi bien. / Voix Moyenne/Voix Basse Et Piano