{"product_id":"jane-manning-vocal-repertoire-for-the-twenty-first-century-volume-1-9780199391035","title":"Vocal Repertoire for the Twenty-First Century, Volume 1","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\"), Andr� Previn (\"Five Songs\"), and Igor Stravinsky (\"The Owl and the Pussycat\").","brand":"OXFORD UNIV PR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53769058320726,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/5829\/5382\/files\/product_image_9780199391035_1.jpg?v=1781804713","url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/jane-manning-vocal-repertoire-for-the-twenty-first-century-volume-1-9780199391035","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}