Edvard Grieg and His Songs
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing; Ashgate Pub Ltd; Ashgate
Published: February 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780754630036
Subjects: Composers & musicians; Vocal music; Music; Music/Songbooks; Songbooks - Popular; Grieg, Edvard; History & Criticism - General; 1843-1907; 1843-1907.; Grieg, Edvard,; History and criticism; Songs
Description: "Fifty of Grieg's most important songs form the focus of this book. Each song is discussed individually and within the wider context of the composer's output. Sandra Jarrett provide a translation of the lyrics, an analysis of the poem and a description of the song's form melody, tessitura, harmony, rhythm and accompaniment, together with suggestions for interpretation. A pronunciation guide for Norwegian for English-speaking singers is included in the appendix."--Jacket.