I Attempt from Love's Sickness [Low Voice]: Vocal
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I Attempt from Love's Sickness [Low Voice]: Vocal

A Vocal Anthology of Masterworks and Folk Songs from the Medieval Era Through the Twentieth Century

Ed. Patrick M. Liebergen

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Singer's Library of Song features 37 of the world's best-loved songs from the Medieval era through the 20th Century, presented with historical information and performance suggestions that are designed to enhance and educate developing vocalists. Art Songs, arias, folk songs, spirituals, and lieder---they're all here, and they're all beautifully laid out in this comprehensive 200-page anthology for vocal study. English, Latin, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Hebrew texts are included, and accurate translations and IPA pronunciation guides pave the way for serious singers. Available in low, medium, and high editions with optional accompaniment CDs (set of 2), Singer's Library of Song is a must-have for every voice teacher and student.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 200
SKU: 00-PS-0010270

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About the Composer: Henry Purcell

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) stands as one of England's greatest composers and a pivotal figure in the development of Baroque music. Though his life was remarkably brief, he produced an astonishing body of work across opera, instrumental music, and vocal literature that shaped English musical culture for generations. His gift for melody and harmonic invention made him a master of the song form, and his theatrical works reveal a composer equally comfortable with grand gesture and intimate expression.

Purcell's vocal writing remains a cornerstone of classical training. His songs demonstrate sophisticated text-setting, sensitive word-painting, and an intuitive grasp of the human voice that continues to reward serious study. For developing singers, his music offers both technical challenges and emotional depth.

Why we love this

Purcell's ability to blend emotional directness with compositional craft makes this song an ideal teaching vehicle. The low voice edition serves singers whose voices sit naturally in this range, and the piece itself rewards careful attention to text expression and vocal line without excessive technical demands that distract from artistry.

What to expect

Purcell's setting captures the ache of love's pain with elegant restraint. The melody unfolds with natural grace while the harmony moves through affecting shifts that deepen the emotional landscape. The piece hovers between resignation and yearning, inviting the singer into a deeply personal moment.

Who it's for

This edition suits low-voiced singers (baritones and some mezzo-sopranos) working on art song repertoire. It's valuable for voice students developing interpretive skills and for singers preparing for recitals, jury examinations, or auditions that call for English Baroque literature.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic line as a continuous arc rather than stopping at bar lines; let the accompaniment support your forward momentum through the harmonic changes.
  • Attend closely to Purcell's word-setting and use natural speech rhythm within the notated meter to animate the text.
  • Balance introspection with vocal presence; this song invites intimacy without requiring a whispered or withdrawn approach.
  • Coordinate with your accompanist on tempo flexibility, particularly in cadential moments where Purcell's harmony suggests slight room for expressive breathing.

How to use it

Program this piece in a recital focused on English song, or pair it with other Baroque vocal works to showcase the period's dramatic and emotional range. It also fits well in a historical survey concert that traces song literature from the Renaissance through later centuries.

Skills your students will build

  • Text expression and word-painting in English
  • Baroque style and articulation conventions
  • Connecting melodic phrases across harmonic changes
  • Balance between vocal line and accompaniment
  • Historical context and period-appropriate interpretation

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