Selection of Foreign Art Songs. 17th-18th Centuries (Volumes 1-2)

Author: Xu Lang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: The "Vocal Music Teaching Library" is one of the series of "Vocal Art Education Series" published by the People's Music Publishing House. This marks the beginning of a new era in the development of vocal art education curriculum materials in China. The "Vocal Music Teaching Library" first highlights its teaching nature. Each volume of the library consists of "General Teaching Principles," "Teaching Repertoire," and "Teaching Performance Guidance" for each piece. It not only further standardizes teaching material selection but also meets the teaching requirements of different vocal methods. The "Vocal Music Teaching Library" also distinctly emphasizes its documentary nature. The works in the library include both timeless masterpieces that are widely loved and performed, as well as influential works that have shaped the history of vocal art, making them staple repertoire for vocal teaching and performance. Foreign songs, with their diverse nationalities, ethnicities, regions, and aesthetic differences, showcase the global nature of vocal art. They are also essential teaching repertoire for mastering the rich vocal styles of different cultures. This volume selects classic foreign vocal works from the 18th century and earlier. In the selection process, it fully considers the global significance and wide dissemination of the works while also paying attention to their diverse national styles and their suitability for teaching needs, ensuring they play their role in the classroom.