A favorite cycle of mine is John Harbison's "Mirabai Songs". Wonderful
ecstatic & mystical text. It's fairly difficult for both the soprano and
the pianist with complicated rhythms and melodies interchanged. But
completely worth the work to perform.
There's also a set of pieces by Lee Hoiby called "Songs for Leontyne" which
includes a really fun song entitled "The Snake" which is quite humourous.
It's about a snake who loves to sing, but the birds can't stand it and try
and get him to try other instruments....just adorable!
Just my $0.02 worth.
All the best,
Laura Ruiz
DealDivas.com - Harmonizing Culture & Price
http://www.dealdivas.com
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From: LYNDA313@a... [mailto: To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [vocalist] Songs in English for soprano
In a message dated 7/29/01 11:51:41 AM, sopran@a... writes:
<< I am thinking about putting together an all-English language program,
and would welcome suggestions of perhaps lesser known songs, not arias,
that would be suitable for a big lyric with a really good pianissimo
(especially on high notes).
Really beautiful, melodic pieces preferred--I am trying to make this a very
accessible progam, but I am willing to consider any style, period or
composer. >>
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