A History of Song

By Denis William Stevens, editor Stevens, Denis, Denis Stevens

Book Overview

This is the story of almost a thousand years of song, from the time of the troubadours to the present day. Dealing exhaustively with the history and development of secular art-song in the Western world, the book is an indispensable guide to the amateur music-lover, the student, and the singer.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393005364
• ISBN13: 9780393005363
• Release Date: November 1970
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.1" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

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We used this book when I studied voice in College. It was a great overview of the development of art songs. If you are really interested in classical song this is a great reference. Check Out: Vocalize!