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Das Chorbuch der europäischen Lieder: Choral Book

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Das Chorbuch der europäischen Lieder: Choral Book

Die Volksliedsammlung aus Europa für gemischten Chor.

By Bernhard Sluyterman van Langeweyde

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Diese Volksliedsammlung für gemischten Chor aus angrenzenden und entfernteren Kulturregionen Europas enthält 68 Lieder in ihren Originalsprachen als A cappella-Bearbeitungen oder mit Instrumental-Begleitung. Sie ist besonders geeignet für Chöre und Instrumental-Ensembles an allgemeinbildenden Schulen sowie für Laienchöre und -ensembles. Zu jedem Lied finden sich eine kompakte Inhaltsangabe und Hinweise zur Aussprache. Titel: Ack Värmeland, du sköna * Per Speleman * Uti vår hage (alle Skandinavien); Annie Laurie * The Ash Grove * Auld Lang Syne * Early One Morning * Greensleeves * Know Where I’m Goin’ * Scarborough Fair * The Water Is Wide * The Whistlin’ Gypsy Rover * Will You Come To The Bower? (alle Großbritannien); * Abendlied * Ade nun zur guten Nacht * Bunt sind schon die Wälder * Daar was een sneeuwit vogeltje * De vastenavond die komt aan * Es dunkelt schon in der Heide * Es war amal an Abend spat * Kein schöner Land * Mädle, geh her zan Zaun * Öwer de stillen Straten * Richmodis von Aducht * Und in dem Schneegebirge * Viel Freuden mit sich bringet * Wie schön blüht uns der Maien * Zogen einst fünf wilde Schwäne (alle Mitteleuropa); A la claire fontaine * Anne de Bretagne * Auprès de ma blonde * Sur la rout’ de Montpellier (alle Frankreich); El Vito * L’inverno e passato * O che fresca funtanelle * Ó minha amora madura * Se Amor mai da vu se vede (alle Südeuropa); Andulko šafarova * Azt mondják * Beltz (Majn schtetele Beltz) * Krasnji Sarafan * Margaritkes * Pridi ty šuhajko * Sonce Cez hribCek gre * Tumbalalajka * V dol’ po ulice * Verchovina * Zachodzi sloneczko (alle Osteuropa); Ajd’ idemo, rado * Ako spavaš vilo moja * Brala Jana kapini * Cerno mi oko * Ciribiri bela Mare moja * Evo, scru mome radosti * Kako što je taja Caša ... * Kaleš DonCo * Kroz ponoc nemu * M’at’ an’ detit * Moj dilbere * Na brigu kuCa mala * Plovi barko, duboko je more * Stade se cvjeCe rosom kititi * Šumadija * Tragnala e Dana * U tom Somboru * Za jedan Casak radosti (alle Balkan) u.a.

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Additional Details
Series: Alfred's Choral Song Collection
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 192
ISBN10: 3-93-313637-7
ISBN13: 978-3-933136-37-4
SKU: 00-20119G

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Why we love this

A collection of this breadth and cultural reach transforms rehearsal time into genuine cross-cultural exploration. Rather than treating European folk traditions as isolated curiosities, Sluyterman van Langeweyde anchors each song with pronunciation guidance and contextual notes, inviting singers to engage thoughtfully with material from Scandinavia through the Balkans. Your choir gains authentic repertoire across difficulty levels without sacrificing musicality.

What to expect

A journey across borders without leaving your rehearsal room. These songs carry the warmth of tradition, whether they're the intimate domesticity of a German evening song, the narrative swagger of a British ballad, or the melancholic beauty of a Slavic melody. The collection feels lived-in rather than scholarly, despite its comprehensive scope.

Who it's for

Secondary school choirs, amateur ensembles, and community choirs seeking repertoire that honors European musical heritage while remaining accessible. Directors building culturally inclusive programming will find 68 ready-made options spanning skill levels and languages, all arranged for mixed voices.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the pronunciation notes before sectional rehearsals. Vowel consistency across languages shapes the ensemble sound as much as blend does.
  • Decide early whether you'll perform pieces a cappella or with accompaniment, since both versions are included. The choice affects rehearsal pacing and whether you'll need instrumental partners.
  • Build context by reading the short content summary provided with each song. Singers who understand a text's origin or narrative shape phrasing and interpretation naturally.
  • Select a core group of 8-10 songs to perform as a thematic set rather than scattered programming. A Scandinavian evening or British folk block creates stronger concert arc than random selection.

How to use it

Structure a concert around regional themes, moving from one geographic area to the next, or weave individual selections throughout the season as cultural bridges between more formal art song repertoire. The included accompaniment options make it easy to pair pieces with small instrumental ensembles, creating flexibility for both all-choral programs and mixed-ensemble concerts.

Skills your students will build

  • Pronunciation and diction in Swedish, English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Eastern European languages
  • Reading and performing SATB arrangements across a cappella and accompanied formats
  • Understanding folk song structure and regional musical idioms
  • Sight-reading across varied melodic and harmonic styles
  • Cultural awareness and historical context in European musical traditions

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