Songs of Claude Debussy

A major new critical edition of important standard repertory with 61 songs in 2 volumes. All songs are presented only in the original key, with no transpositions. All the song cycles and groupings appear in one of the two volumes. Years in preparation, this edition is based on the most reliable sources available in the world, with most of the research centered at the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. Each song is presented with a line-by-line translation and full critical notes citing the research as it applies to specifics in the songs. Also includes a glossary of French terms. Contents: Nuit d'Žtoiles á Fleur des blŽs á ZŽphyr á Aimons-nous et dormons á Jane á Pierrot á Rondeau á Fƒte galante á Beau soir á Fƒtes galantes pour Madame Vasnier (Pantomime; En sourdine; Mandoline; Clair de lune; Fantoches) á Apparition á RŽcti et Air de Lia á Ariettes oubliŽes (C'est l'extase langoureuse; Il pleure dans mon coeur; L'ombre des arbres; Chevaus de bois; Green; Spleen) á Cinq po?mes de Charles Baudelaire (Le balcon; Harmonie du soir; Le jet d'eau; Recueillement; La mort des amants) á Trois mŽlodies (La beele au bois dormant; Voici que le printemps; Paysage sentimental).