Welsh Vocal Music

<p>Singing has long been an integral component of Wales’s culture identity and international reputation; alongside the deep traditions of Welsh folksong the country’s composers have produced a rich body of art music. <i>Welsh Vocal Music </i>introduces readers to the vast vocal repertoire of Wales and provides them with the tools to accurately and confidently sing in the Welsh language.</p><p>The first section of the book offers an introduction to Welsh lyric diction including sounds spellings pronunciation rules and dialects while the second section provides a guide to notable vocal composers of Wales and their works. A biographical and stylistic overview is provided for each composer along with a catalogue of and commentary on their important works including art songs folk song arrangements choral music and opera. IPA transliterations and translations along with online recordings provide additional guidance on accurate diction.</p><p>Offering a comprehensive description of Welsh lyric diction and uniting author biographies and style guides <i>Welsh Vocal Music </i>is an ideal resource for professional singers vocal coaches conductors and advanced students looking to perform Welsh music. Providing key contextual information about Wales’s history language and traditions the book invites musicians to explore and celebrate the beauty variety and power of the country’s repertoire.</p>