The art of recitative
Subtitle: as applied to oratorio and opera : [for] men's voices, high
By: by Charles B. Mabon
Edition: Men's voices, high ed.
Series: Schirmer's scholastic series -- v. 58; Schirmer's scholastic series -- v. 58.
Publisher: G. Schirmer
Published: 1919
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 39
Subjects: Oratorios; Instruction and study; Vocal scores with piano; Recitative; Operas; Songs (High voice) with orchestra; Excerpts; Singing; Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.)
Notes: "A complete course (theoretical and practical), including general principles, technique, history, usages, characterisation, and interpretation."

Acc. arr. for piano.

Principally excerpts from works by Handel.

English words, or English translations.
Table of contents: title: Historical introduction; title: Structure of recitative; title: Impersonal, character, and narrative recitative; title: Accepted usages for the effective rendering of recitative; title: Practical course. Method ; Notes and descriptions of scene ; Musical examples; title: Works for future reference and study.