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Collected Songs, Volume 2: Mixed Voice, High/ Low., Collections, VS

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Collected Songs, Volume 2: Mixed Voice, High/ Low., Collections, VS

Collected Songs, Volume 2: Mixed Voice, High/ Low., Collections, VS

By Emmanuel Chabrier

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A series of songs of the noted master of French vocal and operatic music, Emmanuel Chabrier (1841-1894). 8 songs included: 1. Toutes les fleurs (1889; text by Edmond Rostand); 2. Ballade des gros dindons (1889; text by Edmond Rostand); 3. Les cigales (1889; text by Rosemonde Gérard); 4. Pastorale des cochons roses (1889; text by Edmond Rostand); 5. Villanelle des petits canards (1890; text by Rosemonde Gérard); 6. Romance de L'étoile (from the operetta L'ÉTOILE; 1887; text by Eugène Leterrier and Albert Vanloo); 7. Chanson de l'alouette (from the operetta LE ROI MALGRÉ LUI; 1887; text by Émile de Najac, Paul Burani, and Albert Carré); 8. Chanson tzigane (from the operetta LE ROI MALGRÉ LUI; 1887; text by Émile de Najac, Paul Burani, and Albert Carré). Reprinted edition.

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Series: Master Vocal Series - LudwigMasters
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-68-296253-9
ISBN13: 978-1-68-296253-4
UPC: 659859190136
SKU: 36-M187391
Instrumentation: Voice and Piano

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About the Composer: Emmanuel Chabrier

Emmanuel Chabrier (1841-1894) was a French composer whose gifts for melody, orchestration, and harmonic color made him a vital figure in French musical life during the late 19th century. Though he composed two significant operettas and orchestral works that influenced Debussy and Ravel, his songs reveal the full scope of his imagination: witty, inventive, sometimes whimsical, always crafted with care for both text and vocal line.

Chabrier's approach to song composition balanced sophistication with accessibility. He collaborated with accomplished poets and librettists, setting their words with uncommon sensitivity to verbal rhythm and meaning. His vocal writing sits naturally for singers while demanding musical intelligence and expressive nuance from both performer and accompanist.

Why we love this

These eight songs showcase a composer comfortable writing for the voice in every register and mood. The collection spans humorous animal songs (Ballade des gros dindons, Villanelle des petits canards) alongside more lyrical, introspective pieces, giving singers genuine variety without sacrificing musical substance. Programming works by Chabrier signals to an audience that you value French song as a serious artistic tradition, not merely as a historical curiosity.

What to expect

Chabrier's world is one of refined elegance mixed with playfulness. These songs move easily from pastoral scenes and affectionate animal portraits to romantic operatic moments, all delivered with a composer's ear for harmonic surprise and melodic grace. The music feels both distinctly French in its sensibility and immediately human in its expression.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced singers comfortable with French diction and capable of sustaining varied musical characters across a single recital. This collection works well for mature high school singers, college students, and professional vocalists building recital programs or exploring the French art song tradition.

How to get the most out of it

  • Attend closely to the French text and its natural accentuation; Chabrier's melodies rise and fall with the language rather than against it, so clarity of diction shapes the musical line itself.
  • Balance the wit in the humorous songs with genuine musicality; these pieces reward a performer who finds comedy in sincere, well-placed phrasing rather than exaggeration.
  • Use the piano part as a full collaborator, not mere accompaniment. Chabrier gave his accompanists thematic material and harmonic color that deserve prominence.

How to use it

Consider pairing selections from this collection with other 19th-century French vocal works to build a recital segment exploring song traditions beyond Faure and Debussy. Individual songs also integrate naturally into themed programs (animal songs in children's or family concerts, operatic excerpts in broader art song recitals). The range of keys in both high and low editions makes it practical to include multiple songs across a concert without repetitive tessitura.

Skills your students will build

  • French diction and proper vowel placement in a lyrical context
  • Character development across contrasting song styles within a single collection
  • Harmonic listening and sensitivity to piano parts that contain thematic material
  • Musical humor and comedic timing without sacrificing vocal technique

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