26 Italian Songs and Arias: An Authoritive Edition Based on Authentic Sources [Medium / High]

by John Glenn Paton (Editor)

This authoritative edition of the world's most loved songs and arias draws on original manuscripts, historical first editions, and recent research by prominent musicologists to meet a high standard of accuracy and authenticity. Includes fascinating background information about the arias and their composers, as well as a singable rhymed translation, a readable prose translation, and a literal translation of every single word. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Genres: Music, Scores

152 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1991

Reviews

[Edie Walls · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has a lot of songs present in some of my other books, which makes me think that the other songs are good too.

[lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Repertoire Die Nacht von
Richard Strauss

Amarilli, mia bella
Giulio Caccini (1545-1618)

Pur dicesti, o boca bella
Antonio Lotti (1667-1740)

Se Florinda e fedele
Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725)

Se Tu M'Ami Alessandro Parisotti