Author Description

Described As The Life And Soul Of British Contemporary Music, Jane Manning Is An Internationally Celebrated English Concert And Opera Soprano. In This New Follow-up To Her Highly Regarded New Vocal Repertory, Volumes I And Ii, She Provides A Seasoned Expert's Guidance And Insight Into The Vocal Genre She Calls Home. Vocal Repertoire For The Twenty-first Century Spans The Late Middle-20th Century Through The Second Decade Of The 21st. Manning's Comprehensive Selection Of Contemporary Art Songs Ranges From The Avant-garde To The More Easily Accessible, Including Substantial Song Cycles, Shorter Encore Pieces, And Songs Suitable For Auditions And Competitions. The Two-volume Guide Presents Expertly-informed Selections Tailored To Particular Voice Types. Each Of The 160 Selections Is Accompanied By A Highly Detailed Performance Guide, Music Examples, Levels Of Difficulty, And A Brief Encapsulation Of Vocal Characteristics Or Challenges Contained In The Piece. A Supplemental Companion Website Provides Composer Biographies And An Up-to-date List Of Recommended Recordings. With A Focus On Younger Composers In Addition To Prominent Figures, Manning Encourages Singers To Refresh And Expand Their Recital Repertoire Into Less Familiar Territory, And Discover The Rewards Therein. Volume 1 Features Works Written Before 2000, Including Pieces From Such Renowned Composers As John Cage (the Wonderful Widow Of Eighteen Springs, A Flower), André Previn (five Songs), And Igor Stravinsky (the Owl And The Pussycat).