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HEART OF MY HEART
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RACHMANINOFF Sergei: How my heart aches, an art song with transcription and translation (F minor)
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Sergei RACHMANINOFF
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Sergei PICHUGIN
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RACHMANINOFF Sergei: How my he
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Really Good Music, LLC.
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.868865 Composed by Sergei RACHMANINOFF (1873 – 1943). Arranged by Sergei PICHUGIN. 20th...
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.868865 Composed by Sergei RACHMANINOFF (1873 – 1943). Arranged by Sergei PICHUGIN. 20th Century,Concert,Instructional,Standards,World. 7 pages. Really Good Music, LLC. #4796285. Published by Really Good Music, LLC. (A0.868865). The art song/romance How my heart aches («Как мне больно») (Op. 21, No. 12) was composed by Sergei RACHMANINOFF (1873 – 1943) in 1902. In present edition the Russian lyrics by Glafira GALINA with transliteration and English translation are inserted into the score. The romance is available in the key of F minor (C4 – Ab5) for high voice.
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RACHMANINOFF Sergei: How my heart aches, an art song with transcription and translation (G minor)
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High voice
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Sergei RACHMANINOFF
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Sergei PICHUGIN
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RACHMANINOFF Sergei: How my he
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Really Good Music, LLC.
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.868863 Composed by Sergei RACHMANINOFF (1873 – 1943). Arranged by Sergei PICHUGIN. 20th...
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.868863 Composed by Sergei RACHMANINOFF (1873 – 1943). Arranged by Sergei PICHUGIN. 20th Century,Concert,Instructional,Standards,World. 7 pages. Really Good Music, LLC. #4796283. Published by Really Good Music, LLC. (A0.868863). The art song/romance How my heart aches («Как мне больно») (Op. 21, No. 12) was composed by Sergei RACHMANINOFF (1873 – 1943) in 1902. In present edition the Russian lyrics by Glafira GALINA with transliteration and English translation are inserted into the score. The romance is available in the original key of G minor (D4 – Bb5) for high voice.
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When Darkness Fills Your Heart - aria study for Tenor or Soprano
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High voice
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Rudy Volkmann
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When Darkness Fills Your Heart
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Rudy Volkmann
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005648 Composed by Rudy Volkmann. Baroque,Christian,Concert,Instructional,Sacred. 4 pages. Ru...
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005648 Composed by Rudy Volkmann. Baroque,Christian,Concert,Instructional,Sacred. 4 pages. Rudy Volkmann #6116387. Published by Rudy Volkmann (A0.1005648). A study in long notes, this Baroque-style aria study was initially composed for tenor John Miles after he came to Brnau College for a concert in the late 1970's. Either a tenor or a soprano could use this piece to work on their long notes - it goes to dramatic high Bb, and has a simple piano part. It's a great recital piece. The piece eventually became number 5 of my 6 aria studies for trumpet and piano, as well as the basis for a larger work for brass quintet and organ.
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Ray Charles: Unchain My Heart [Jazz version] (arr. Brent Edstrom) - voice & piano (High Voice)
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Instantly printable sheet music by Ray Charles for voice & piano (High Voice) of MEDIUM skill level. / jazz,pop
Instantly printable sheet music by Ray Charles for voice & piano (High Voice) of MEDIUM skill level. / jazz,pop
$5.97
Birthday
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High voice
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William Kersten
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Birthday
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William Kersten
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.916015 Composed by William Kersten. 20th Century,Contemporary. 6 pages. William Kersten #3007519. Publis...
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.916015 Composed by William Kersten. 20th Century,Contemporary. 6 pages. William Kersten #3007519. Published by William Kersten (A0.916015). Individual song from Five Songs for Soprano - Song-Cycle by William Kersten Poem by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) 　 My heart is like a singing birdWhose nest is in a watered shoot;My heart is like an apple-treeWhose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit;My heart is like a rainbow shellThat paddles in a halcyon sea;My heart is gladder than all theseBecause my love is come to me.Raise me a dais of silk and down;Hang it with vair and purple dyes;Carve it in doves and pomegranates,And peacocks with a hundred eyes;Work it in gold and silver grapes,In leaves and silver fleurs-de-lys;Because the birthday of my lifeIs come, my love is come to me.
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Du fatter ej Bølgernes evige Gang [High Voice; Key: Am]
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Edvard Grieg
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Maxence Lasserre-Engberts
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Du fatter ej Bølgernes evige
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Maxence Lasserre-Engberts
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.795763 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Maxence Lasserre-Engberts. Concert,Romantic Period,Standard...
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.795763 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Maxence Lasserre-Engberts. Concert,Romantic Period,Standards. 5 pages. Maxence Lasserre-Engberts #5772005. Published by Maxence Lasserre-Engberts (A0.795763). Hjertets melodier (English: Melodies of the Heart) is a very short song cycle, the original version lasting only 6 minutes. It is one of Grieg's first published works, and contains his most famous song, Jeg elsker Dig!, better known as Ich liebe dich. Dano-Norwegian (original), German and English lyrics are included.1. To brune Øjne / Zwei braune Augen / Two Brown Eyes 2. En Digters Bryst (Du fatter ej Bølgernes evige Gang) / Des Dichters Herz / The Poet's Heart 3. Jeg elsker Dig! / Ich liebe dich / I Love You 4. Min Tanke er et mægtigt Fjeld / Mein Sinn ist wie der mächt'ge Fels / My Mind is Like a Peak Snow-CrownedThis is an Urtext edition; the music is written as seen in the composer's unedited manuscript, transposition aside. Also available from the same publisher: whole song cycle (4 songs) for $5.99 (25% off) Range: D#4 - A5 (1 ½ tones higher)
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Min Tanke er et mægtigt Fjeld [High Voice; Key: Em]
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High voice
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Edvard Grieg
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Maxence Lasserre-Engberts
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Min Tanke er et mægtigt Fjeld
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Maxence Lasserre-Engberts
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SheetMusicPlus
High Voice,Vocal Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.795774 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Maxence Lasserre-Engberts. Concert,Romantic Period,Standard...
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.795774 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Maxence Lasserre-Engberts. Concert,Romantic Period,Standards. 5 pages. Maxence Lasserre-Engberts #5772147. Published by Maxence Lasserre-Engberts (A0.795774). Hjertets melodier (English: Melodies of the Heart) is a very short song cycle, the original version lasting only 6 minutes. It is one of Grieg's first published works, and contains his most famous song, Jeg elsker Dig!, better known as Ich liebe dich. Dano-Norwegian (original), German and English lyrics are included.1. To brune Øjne / Zwei braune Augen / Two Brown Eyes 2. En Digters Bryst (Du fatter ej Bølgernes evige Gang) / Des Dichters Herz / The Poet's Heart 3. Jeg elsker Dig! / Ich liebe dich / I Love You 4. Min Tanke er et mægtigt Fjeld / Mein Sinn ist wie der mächt'ge Fels / My Mind is Like a Peak Snow-CrownedThis is an Urtext edition; the music is written as seen in the composer's unedited manuscript, transposition aside. Also available from the same publisher: whole song cycle (4 songs) for $5.99 (25% off) Range: D#4 - G5 (2 tones higher)
$1.99
To brune Øjne [High Voice; Key: A]
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High voice
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Edvard Grieg
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Maxence Lasserre-Engberts
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To brune Øjne [High Voice; Ke
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Maxence Lasserre-Engberts
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.795760 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Maxence Lasserre-Engberts. Concert,Romantic Period,Standard...
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.795760 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Maxence Lasserre-Engberts. Concert,Romantic Period,Standards. 3 pages. Maxence Lasserre-Engberts #5771913. Published by Maxence Lasserre-Engberts (A0.795760). Hjertets melodier (English: Melodies of the Heart) is a very short song cycle, the original version lasting only 6 minutes. It is one of Grieg's first published works, and contains his most famous song, Jeg elsker Dig!, better known as Ich liebe dich. Dano-Norwegian (original), German and English lyrics are included.1. To brune Øjne / Zwei braune Augen / Two Brown Eyes 2. En Digters Bryst (Du fatter ej Bølgernes evige Gang) / Des Dichters Herz / The Poet's Heart 3. Jeg elsker Dig! / Ich liebe dich / I Love You 4. Min Tanke er et mægtigt Fjeld / Mein Sinn ist wie der mächt'ge Fels / My Mind is Like a Peak Snow-CrownedThis is an Urtext edition; the music is written as seen in the composer's unedited manuscript, transposition aside. Also available from the same publisher: whole song cycle (4 songs) for $5.99 (25% off) Range: E4 – F#5 (1 tone higher)
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To brune Øjne [High Voice; Key: Bb]
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High voice
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Edvard Grieg
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Maxence Lasserre-Engberts
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To brune Øjne [High Voice; Ke
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Maxence Lasserre-Engberts
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SheetMusicPlus
High Voice,Vocal Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.795761 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Maxence Lasserre-Engberts. Concert,Romantic Period,Standard...
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High Voice,Vocal Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.795761 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Maxence Lasserre-Engberts. Concert,Romantic Period,Standards. 3 pages. Maxence Lasserre-Engberts #5771955. Published by Maxence Lasserre-Engberts (A0.795761). Hjertets melodier (English: Melodies of the Heart) is a very short song cycle, the original version lasting only 6 minutes. It is one of Grieg's first published works, and contains his most famous song, Jeg elsker Dig!, better known as Ich liebe dich. Dano-Norwegian (original), German and English lyrics are included.1. To brune Øjne / Zwei braune Augen / Two Brown Eyes 2. En Digters Bryst (Du fatter ej Bølgernes evige Gang) / Des Dichters Herz / The Poet's Heart 3. Jeg elsker Dig! / Ich liebe dich / I Love You 4. Min Tanke er et mægtigt Fjeld / Mein Sinn ist wie der mächt'ge Fels / My Mind is Like a Peak Snow-CrownedThis is an Urtext edition; the music is written as seen in the composer's unedited manuscript, transposition aside. Also available from the same publisher: whole song cycle (4 songs) for $5.99 (25% off) Range: F4 – G5 (1 ½ tones higher)
$1.99
The Unquiet Grave from American Death Ballads (Downloadable)
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High voice
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David Conte
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The Unquiet Grave from America
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E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital
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SheetMusicPlus
High voice and piano - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8454-2E Composed by David Conte. Secular, 21st century. Instrument part. 6 pages. ...
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High voice and piano - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8454-2E Composed by David Conte. Secular, 21st century. Instrument part. 6 pages. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #8454-2E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.8454-2E). English.American Death Ballads was composed especially for tenor Brian Thorsett. We have been frequent collaborators since 2011, when he premiered the complete set of my Three Settings of W. B. Yeats for string quartet and tenor. At his urging, I transcribed and published my Three Poems of Christina Rossetti (originally for medium voice) for high voice, which he premiered at the San Francisco Conservatory in 2014. American Death Ballads was premiered by him at the San Francisco Conservatory, November 1, 2015, with pianist John Churchwell, and at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Conference in Chicago, July 10, 2016, with pianist Warren Jones.The choice of texts for my American Death Ballads was inspired partly by Copland’s Old American Songs, which I deeply admire, but more by my dear friend and colleague the late Conrad Susa’s Two Murder Ballads. The ingenuity of Susa’s accompaniments for his ballads in imagining anew the original source material owes a great deal to Copland’s accompaniment for his songs. Though the content of my songs is completely original and not based on preexisting melodies, I have tried to expand on this further, as the texts are much longer, and go through many different moods and characters. The four texts I chose include stories about murder, death, and dying. Though two of the texts were written in England, they traveled to the colonies almost immediately. The subjects of the texts had spent time in America, and their stories were well known to Americans.Wicked Polly is a cautionary tale. Polly has lived a dissolute and immoral life, saying, 'I'll turn to God when I grow old.' Suddenly taken ill, she realizes that it is too late to repent. She dies in agony and is presumably sent to hell; young people are advised to heed. My musical setting is stately and preacherly in character for the narrator; for Polly it becomes pleading and remorseful. The Unquiet Grave was brought to the attention of Alan Lomax, the great American field collector of folk music, by English folk singer Shirley Collins. The text is taken from an English folk song dating from 1400. In The Unquiet Grave, a young man mourns his dead lover too fervently and prevents her from obtaining peace. The dead woman complains that his weeping is keeping her from peaceful rest. He begs a kiss; she tells him it would kill him. When he persists, wanting to join her in death, she explains that once they were both dead their hearts would simply decay, and that he should enjoy life while he has it. My setting is in a flowing Andante with a rocking accompaniment. Three voices are delineated here: the narrator, the mournful lover, and the dead lover speaking from the grave. The Dying Californian first appeared in the New England Diadem in 1854. Its lyrics are based on a letter from a New Englander’s sailor to his brother who is dying at sea while on the way to California to seek his fortune in the California gold fields. He implores his brother to impart his message to his father, mother, wife, and children. My setting opens with the singer alone in a moderate dirge tempo, then, joined by the piano, moves through many tonalities and moods before ending with supreme confidence as the speaker 'gained a port called Heaven/Where the gold will never rust.'Captain Kidd was a Scottish sailor who was tried and executed for piracy and murder in 1701. The American connection to this ballad is that Kidd escaped to America and for a time lived in New York and Boston, though he was a wanted criminal by the British authorities and was extradited to Britain, where he was hung at 'Executioner’s Dock.' The lyric was printed in Britain in 1701, traveling to the colonies almost immediately. Though the didactic tone of the text is similar to Wicked Polly, it expresses no regret until the final lines: 'Take warning now by me, and shun bad company, / Lest you come to hell with me, for I must die.' My setting is fast and spirited, expressing the confidence of a man who lived life as he wanted. -David Conte.
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