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20 Selected Songs: Vocal with Piano Book

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20 Selected Songs: Vocal with Piano Book

20 Selected Songs: Vocal with Piano Book

By Felix Mendelssohn

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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 48
ISBN10: 0-01-402979-0
ISBN13: 979-0-01-402979-1
SKU: 98-EP4570B

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About the Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) was a Romantic composer whose gift for melody and structural clarity made him one of the most performed musicians of the 19th century. A virtuoso pianist and conductor as well as composer, he had direct access to the finest singers of his era and wrote vocal music with acute sensitivity to both the human voice and poetic text.

Why we love this

Mendelssohn's songs are melodically unforgettable without being simplistic, and the piano writing is genuinely interesting—not mere accompaniment. This collection gives singers a range of moods and styles within a single volume, making it ideal for recital building or audition preparation at the intermediate-to-advanced level.

What to expect

These songs move fluidly between intimate lyricism and dramatic intensity. Mendelssohn's language is Romantic but never overwrought; melodies sing naturally over harmonies that feel both inevitable and surprising. The collection invites singers to discover how much emotional range and character can unfold within a brief form.

Who it's for

This book serves intermediate-to-advanced singers working toward recital programs, as well as voice students preparing audition repertoire. Vocal coaches and accompanists will appreciate the quality of Mendelssohn's writing and the variety within a compact score.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the vocal line with an engaged piano part that often carries thematic material; these are true duets, not songs where the pianist merely fills in harmonies.
  • Pay attention to text underlay and poetic phrasing; Mendelssohn's rhythmic settings are precise, and rushing or stretching phrases will obscure his musical intent.
  • Explore the harmonic language in both voice and piano to find moments of tonal surprise or modulation that give the songs their emotional shape.
  • Prepare the pianist and vocalist as equal partners in rehearsal; coordination between instruments determines whether individual songs land with clarity and warmth.

How to use it

Build a recital around a grouping of Mendelssohn songs paired with Lieder by his contemporaries, or use selections as framing pieces around longer dramatic works. Individual songs work well as encore material or as part of a themed concert on Romantic vocal music.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing a flowing vocal line with an active accompaniment texture
  • Text-setting sensitivity and natural phrasing in English, German, and Italian texts
  • Harmonic awareness and tracking tonal movement across song cycles
  • Sustained vocal line quality within Romantic harmonic language
  • Collaboration between vocalist and pianist as interpretive partners

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