Unlocking Meaning in Art Song - (National Association of Teachers of Singing Books) by Beverly Stein (Paperback)

About the Book

This book teaches singers how to analyze the musical and textual content in songs in order to discover hidden meanings and create more compelling performances. The book provides a guided analysis of twenty Schubert songs, ranging from simple to more complex, with each song hig...

Book Synopsis

This book teaches singers how to analyze the musical and textual content in songs in order to discover hidden meanings and create more compelling performances. The book provides a guided analysis of twenty Schubert songs, ranging from simple to more complex, with each song highlighting a new analytical technique.

Review Quotes

Unlocking Meaning in Art Song is an invaluable guide that will lead singers, collaborative pianists, and teachers to a deeper understanding of the genius and beauty that is art song. Teachers will find that Stein's text is easily adapted to young singers' first foray into the discovery of art song, and it will also challenge university students in crafting research projects of their own. From basic elements of poetry to complex harmonic analysis, Stein takes us by the hand to experience ever-deeper levels of craftsmanship and artistry in art song.

I'm thrilled to discover Beverly Stein's book. I'.ve had teachers discuss things like this my entire career, and I've talked them over with my students for decades. But, for the first time, there is a 'how to' book with step-by-step instructions for thinking about harmony, alliteration, texture, and a hundred other things in crafting a compelling performance. The author uses familiar components of familiar songs to make her points with great success

About the Author

Beverly Stein is a professor of music history and analysis at California State University, Los Angeles. Stein has presented at the NATS Cal-Western Regional meetings and taught California State University Summer Arts program's "The Romantic Lied in Germany." She has been recognized for her engaging teaching style with an award by the General Education Honors Program.