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“This volume is the best yet in English on the subject of the secular art song. . . . It is full of both objective information and personal reactions, and will be read eagerly by all those who love song.” ―Catherine K. Miller, Library Journal This is the story of almost a thousand years of song, from the time of the troubadours to the present day. Dealing exhaustively with the history and development of secular art-song in the Western world, the book is an indispensable guide to the amateur music-lover, the student, and the singer.

Paperback: 491 pages

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition (November 17, 1970)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0393005364

ISBN-13: 978-0393005363

Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 1 x 7.7 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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We used this book when I studied voice in College. It was a great overview of the development of art songs. If you are really interested in classical song this is a great reference.Check Out: Vocalize!

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