Italian Songs 108. Volume 2

Author: Zhou Feng, Rao Yujian, Xu Lang
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Publish Date: 2000-05-01
Features: "108 Italian Songs" comprehensively introduces outstanding works from different periods over 400 years, from the late 16th century to the modern era, arranged in chronological order. The collection ranges from early songs with pure styles that embody classical beauty to contemporary Neapolitan folk songs full of the spirit of the times. This selection may help musicologists trace the development of Italian songs over the past 400 years and enable composers to understand why Italian songs are so favored by singers worldwide and beloved by the general public, thereby serving the purpose of "learning from others to improve oneself."