{"product_id":"welsh-vocal-music-1","title":"Welsh Vocal Music","description":"\u003cp\u003eSinging has long been an integral component of Wales’s culture, identity, and international reputation; alongside the deep traditions of Welsh folksong, the country’s composers have produced a rich body of art music. \u003ci\u003eWelsh Vocal Music \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 on accurate diction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering a comprehensive description of Welsh lyric diction and uniting author biographies and style guides, \u003ci\u003eWelsh Vocal Music \u003c\/i\u003eis an ideal resource for professional singers, vocal coaches, conductors, and advanced students looking to perform Welsh music. Providing key contextual information about Wales’s history, language, and traditions, the book invites musicians to explore and celebrate the beauty, variety, and power of the country’s repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54238268752216,"sku":"9781032388960","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781032388960_d469254b-866c-4f60-b230-bdfe546a51c1.jpg?v=1767942050","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/welsh-vocal-music-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}