{"product_id":"welsh-vocal-music-9781032388816","title":"Welsh Vocal Music","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSinging has long been an integral component of Walesâs culture, identity, and international reputation; alongside the deep traditions of Welsh folksong, the countryâs composers have produced a rich body of art music. \u003ci\u003eWelsh Vocal Music: A Guide to Lyric Diction and Repertoire \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces readers to the vast vocal repertoire of Wales and provides them with the tools to accurately and confidently sing in the Welsh language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first section of the book offers an introduction to Welsh lyric diction, including sounds, spellings, pronunciation rules, and dialects, while the second section provides a guide to notable vocal composers of Wales and their works. A biographical and stylistic overview is provided for each composer, along with a catalogue of and commentary on their important works, including art songs, folk song arrangements, choral music, and opera. IPA transliterations and translations, along with online recordings, provide additional guidance for accurate diction\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019024073047,"sku":"9781032388816","price":40.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032388816.jpg?v=1750779070","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/welsh-vocal-music-9781032388816","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}