26 Italian Songs and Arias CD Voice Ed. John Glenn Paton Review

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(More customer reviews)This edition is generally thought to supplement, or even replace the old G. Schirmer "Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries." The repertoire is almost identical, however there is much more information in this edition, such as literal, word for word translations for each song. . This alone makes it an extremely useful and invaluable tool for classical singers. The original manuscript is also included for many of the songs.
This edition also contains pronunciation guides, background information about each song and composer and the "poetic thought" behind each song. There are also suggestions for style-appropriate ornamentation for each song, although the ornamentation is written in smaller notes alongside of the melodic line and is sometimes hard to decipher.
Probably the biggest difference between the two editions is the piano accompaniment. Paton's accompaniment is less elaborate and more authentic. Because it often does not double the vocal line, it may be slightly more difficult for less-experienced singers.

All in all, this edition is a must-have for classical singers, voice students, teachers of singing, and vocal coaches.

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