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From:  Patricia M Smith <dgcsorcmgr@j...>
Date:  Fri Aug 11, 2000  4:04 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] Need Strauss Lieder Help/Also Verdi Songs


I have it in one sharp - F#...I'm not very good @ reading keys, never
took any theory classes. It is in "Richard Strauss - 40 Songs" High Voice
edition, published by Hal Leonard.

On Thu, 10 Aug 2000 18:03:24 -0000 Shuff@c... writes:
> Hi, Vocalisters -
>
> It's been a while since I read and posted - good to see lots of
> lively discussion going on.
>
> I am in need of help - since I am no longer in school, it's not as
> easy as running down to the music library to look things up anymore!
>
> (I've been out for about six years, now, and am ready to go back to
> school). I have made the switch from mezzo to soprano, and am
> working on audition rep for Indiana University (doctoral). I am, of
>
> course, pulling out things I worked on as a mezzo, but am unsure of
> something:
>
> Does the Strauss song "Befreit" come in two keys that anyone knows
> of? I have done some looking on the internet, but don't want to
> have
> to buy a book to find out.... I have it, and have sung it, in c#,
> but wonder if it originally was written in a higher key, or if one
> exists.
>
> Also, has anyone worked on any of the Verdi songs? I am wondering
> if
> they are "operatic", and therefore a good choice to get around IU's
> requirement of only two operatic arias - essentially, singing an
> aria
> that's not part of an opera. I am vocally in the spinto category,
> so
> also wondering if these were a good fit. As I said, I don't want to
>
> buy a book, and then not be able to use it!
>
> Any help would be appreciated!
>
> Sarah
>
>
>

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