Chamber Music for Solo Voice & Instruments, 1960-1989: An Annotated Guide

by Kenneth S. Klaus

Overview

The main section of this book is arranged by voice type, with entries subarranged by composer. Each entry gives the composer's name and dates, the title and date of the work, names of individual movements, publisher, source and language of text, instrumentation, vocal range, and level of difficulty. Indexes by performing media, composers, sources of texts, and publishers complete the work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780914913306
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	01/01/1994
Series:	Fallen Leaf Reference Books in Music , #29
Pages:	210
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

Editorial Reviews

Klaus examined over seven hundred works by over five hundred composers for this well-organized guide....For those seeking new chamber literature for the mature solo voice, consulting this reference will be an enormously helpful first step...

Mla Notes

Klaus examined over seven hundred works by over five hundred composers for this well-organized guide....For those seeking new chamber literature for the mature solo voice, consulting this reference will be an enormously helpful first step...

MLA Notes

Lists some 700 published pieces of music for solo voice with small instrumental ensemble, written by more than 600 composers, between 1960 and 1989. The main section of the book is arranged by voice type and alphabetized by composer. Entries include information on difficulty, vocal range, language, duration, and comments. Includes composer, source, performing media, and publisher indexes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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