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Subject: Richard Strauss songs.....
Date sent: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 00:41:43 -0800
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Vocalist,

In between studying for final exams I have been playing through and reading
the poetry to some of Strauss' songs. Here are a few I am thinking of
programming into a recital, and whose poetic content I am not so sure I can
quite "grasp" onto interpretatively. Any thoughts on the following (all by
Strauss):
Amor - this one really has me baffled
Cacile
Kling
Schlagende Herzen
Blindeklage
Allerseelen and Standchen (both of which are more mainstream and
understandable, yet still gorgeous....)

I haven't really done tons of work on these pieces, but for whatever reason,
the poetry does appeal to me, even if I am not quite identifying with the
narrator. As for which ones would be most suitable for a light soprano
voice - I haven't gotten that far either, so any advice in this department
is also welcome!

I am really enjoying the interpretative side of art song singing. There is
so much neat stuff out there!!! However some of this Strauss stumps me....

Happy singing!
Fiona
Vancouver, BC, Canada