{"product_id":"le-chant-intime-the-interpretation-of-french-melodie-9780190884178","title":"Le Chant Intime: The Interpretation of French Mélodie","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): François Le Roux | Romain Raynaldy\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Genres \u0026amp; Styles - Opera\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this translation of the groundbreaking \u003cem\u003eLe Chant Intime\u003c\/em\u003e, internationally renowned baritone Fran�ois Le Roux, in conversation with journalist Romain Raynaldy, presents a master class on French art song, with a thorough analysis of 60 selected songs that deviate from the traditionally narrow\u003cbr\u003erepertoire of the \u003cem\u003em�lodie genre\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTaking an approach that goes far beyond the typical limiting conventions, Le Roux and Raynaldy adhere to composer Francis Poulenc's principle that a song should always be a love affair, not an arranged marriage. Neither theoretical nor purely academic, this guide instills in its readers a deep\u003cbr\u003eappreciation for the historical and artistic context of each piece by enriching each analysis with the full text of the lyrical poem and several musical examples, as well as fascinating details of historic premieres, concert halls, singers and poets. Paired with intensive and practical notes related\u003cbr\u003eto the nuances of melody and vocal delivery, each analysis provides an essential reference for performers and listeners alike. The translation is due to the expertise of musicologist and pianist Sylvia Kahan, Professor of Music at the Graduate Center and College of Staten Island, CUNY.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47889057349783,"sku":"9780190884178","price":10620.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780190884178.webp?v=1781173882","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/le-chant-intime-the-interpretation-of-french-melodie-9780190884178","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}