50 Songs by 29 Composers-This comprehensive collection is the best one-volume source available on the topic with a mix of familiar recital standards and intriguing material awaiting discovery. Includes composers from c. 1900 into the 21st century. Somesongs make their first published appearance in American Art Song: Gian Carlo Menotti's moving “The Old Man's Song ” Michael Tilson Thomas' inspired “Grace ” dedicated to Leonard Bernstein and AaronJay Kernis' “A Good Boy ” as well a boogie-woogie art song by the editor “Blue Monday.” The same songs appear in High Voice and Medium/Low Voice.
