The Marc Blitzstein Songbook – Volume 3
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- Composer: Marc Blitzstein (1905-1964)
- Instrumentation: Piano, Voice
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- Size: 9.0 x 12.0 inches
- Pages: 170
Description
Marc Blitzstein (1905-1964) was a true American original, creating compositions that straddled musical styles between traditional classical and theatre, blending social commentary and political satire with charm, simplicity and humor. This third volume devoted to the composer's vocal music presents over 50 songs and arias, many published for the first time. Interest in Blitzstein has been revived following the release of a new disc by Dawn Upshaw and a Hollywood film directed by Tim Robbins called The Cradle Will Rock. ALSO AVAILABLE: The Marc Blitzstein Songbook Volume 1 (48008512/$39.95) and The Marc Blitzstein Songbook Volume 2 (48008514/$39.95).
Contents: Two A.E. Housman Songs: (From Far, From Eve and Morning • Into My Heart an Air) • Nine Walt Whitman Songs: (As If a PHantom Caress'd Me • After the Dazzle of Day • Joy, Shipmate, Joy! • What Weeping Face • Gods • O Hymen! O Hymenee! • As Adam • I Am He • Ages and Ages) • from A Word out of the Sea: (Shine, shine, shine! • Till, of a sudden • Blow, blow, blow!) • What's the Matter with Me? • Two Sets of E.E. Cummings Songs: Is 5: (after all white horses are in bed • mr youse needn't be so spry • Jimmie's got a goil • you are like the snow) From Marion's Book: (o by the by • when life is quite through with • what if a much of a which of a wind • silent unday by silently not night • until and i heard • yes is a pleasant country • open your heart) • Six Songs of the 1930s and '40s: (The Way You Are • Ode to Reason • Orpheus • Dusty Sun • Lovely to get back to love • War Song) • Six Elizabethan Songs: (Sweet is the rose • Shepherd's Song • Song of the glove • Court Song • Lullaby • Vendor's Song) • Three More Shakespeare Songs: (Fool's Song • Whilst Youthful Sports • Autolycus-Dorcas-Mopsa Trio) • Four Songs of the Countess: (Hard to Say • Upstairsy • The Spot • Mystery of the Flesh) • from Juno: (Song of the Ma • Darlin' Man • Old Sayin's • for Love • Lament • Hymn) • Mary Donovan's Aria
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
The Marc Blitzstein Songbook – Volume 3
