Charles Griffes: Songs of Charles Griffes – Volume I (High Voice)

Description:

This carefully edited collection presents a selection of art songs by American composer Charles Griffes, known for his impressionistic and symbolist styles. Edited by renowned tenor and vocal coach Paul Sperry, this volume is designed for high voice and features some of Griffes’ most evocative vocal works. Ideal for advanced voice students and recital programming, the songs reflect Griffes' unique harmonic language and poetic sensitivity.

About the Composer:

Charles Griffes (1884–1920) was one of America’s most talented early 20th-century composers. His music is noted for its lyricism and exotic harmony, often inspired by French impressionism and German Romanticism. Despite his short life, he left a remarkable body of vocal, piano, and orchestral music that continues to be performed and studied internationally.

About the Editor:

Paul Sperry is a distinguished American tenor and vocal pedagogue, celebrated for his interpretation of 20th-century American song. As an editor, he brings deep insight into the musical and linguistic nuances of the repertoire, making this collection an invaluable resource for performers and teachers alike.

Performance Tips:

These songs require careful attention to text declamation, tone color, and phrasing. Pianists should also take note of the subtly shifting harmonies and atmospheric textures. Performers are encouraged to explore the poetic imagery to fully bring out the emotional depth of each piece.

Song List:

1. Evening Song：黃昏之歌
2. The Lament of Ian the Proud：驕傲的伊恩的哀歌
3. Thy Dark Eyes to Mine：你那雙黑眸凝視著我
4. The Rose of the Night：夜之玫瑰
5. Symphony in Yellow：黃之交響
6. In a Myrtle Shade：香桃木蔭下
7. Waikiki：威基基
8. Two Rondels: This Book of Hours：兩首輪唱詩：這本時辰書
9. Come, Love, Across the Sunlit Land：愛人啊，穿越陽光普照的土地

Product Details:

• Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.
• Series: Vocal Collection
• Instrumentation: High Voice
• Language: English
• Format: Softcover
• Level: Advanced
• Item Number: HL50488509
• ISBN: N/A
• UPC: 073999885095
• Pages: 48

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查爾斯・葛里菲斯：藝術歌曲選集 第一冊（高音部）

內容簡介：

本書精選美國作曲家查爾斯・葛里菲斯（Charles Griffes）代表性的藝術歌曲，由美國知名男高音暨聲樂教師保羅・史佩里（Paul Sperry）編訂，為高音部調性所設計。收錄作品展現出葛里菲斯標誌性的象徵主義風格與印象派色彩，極富詩意與音響張力，適合進階聲樂學習者與音樂會演出使用。

作者簡介：

作者：查爾斯・葛里菲斯（Charles Griffes）為20世紀初美國最具天賦的作曲家之一，其創作風格受印象派與德國浪漫主義影響深遠，作品兼具詩意與和聲張力。雖英年早逝，卻留下許多鋼琴曲、聲樂與管弦作品，至今仍廣受演奏與研究。

改編者簡介：

編訂者保羅・史佩里（Paul Sperry）是美國著名的男高音與聲樂教育家，擅長詮釋20世紀美國歌曲。其在本書的編訂工作展現出對語言、音樂詮釋與技巧的深刻理解，是表演者與教師不可或缺的參考資源。

演奏提示：

此套歌曲作品講究詩詞語感、音色變化與句法流暢性，鋼琴伴奏部分亦充滿細緻色彩與和聲流動。演奏者建議細細體會歌詞意境，將詩的情緒透過聲音表現出來。

目錄：

1. Evening Song：黃昏之歌
2. The Lament of Ian the Proud：驕傲的伊恩的哀歌
3. Thy Dark Eyes to Mine：你那雙黑眸凝視著我
4. The Rose of the Night：夜之玫瑰
5. Symphony in Yellow：黃之交響
6. In a Myrtle Shade：香桃木蔭下
7. Waikiki：威基基
8. Two Rondels: This Book of Hours：兩首輪唱詩：這本時辰書
9. Come, Love, Across the Sunlit Land：愛人啊，穿越陽光普照的土地

書籍詳細資料：

• 出版社：G. Schirmer, Inc.
• 系列：Vocal Collection 聲樂選集
• 樂器別：高音部聲樂
• 語言：英文
• 產品屬性：平裝
• 難易程度：進階
• Item Number：HL50488509
• ISBN：無
• UPC：073999885095
• 頁數：48

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