Each sound of the German language is explained and then exemplified in a phrase from a Romantic German lied. An assortment of enjoyable German folksongs provides practice material along with insights into German culture. Gateway to German Diction Teacher's Supplementary Materials John Glenn Paton Classroom tested materials to help your students achieve clear, correct, artistic German diction. John Glenn Paton Gateway to German Lieder opens up a rich world of Romantic songs from Beethoven to Strauss. Obscure points of vocabulary and interpretation are explained, and each song text is transcribed into the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Commentaries explain important points of musical style and interpretation.
Their names still resound in the history of great singing. What has been forgotten is that all three were successful composers whose works were eagerly sought by their admirers. Out of their abundant talents they wrote music for their students and for themselves to sing in concert performances. More than any biography could do, this volume brings these great singers back to life, showing us their passionate personalities along with some of the vocal qualities that made them famous. Texts are in Spanish, Italian and French.