Songs, Volume II: High Voice Book

Name: Songs, Volume II: High Voice Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-K02023
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By Charles François Gounod

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Volume two of this four-volume series again features twenty songs with French text by Charles Gounod. As with the other volumes, we offer this in three voicings for high, medium and low voice, each complete with piano accompaniment.

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Series: Kalmus Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 128

ISBN10: 0-7692-7312-2

ISBN13: 978-0-7692-7312-9

UPC: 029156962499

SKU: 00-K02023

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About the Composer: Charles François Gounod

Charles François Gounod (1818-1893) was a dominant figure in French Romantic opera and sacred music, composing nearly a dozen operas alongside a substantial catalog of choral works, symphonies, and vocal music. His gift for memorable melody and lush harmonic language made him one of the most performed composers of his era, and his influence on French musical style extended well into the twentieth century.

Gounod's songs occupy a central place in the repertoire of French vocal art. Written for salon performance and private study, they showcase the refinement and expressivity that defined the French mélodie tradition. These volumes represent some of his most enduring contributions to the voice studio and recital stage.

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Why we love this

Gounod's melodic genius shines in these songs, offering singers genuinely beautiful material with genuine musical substance. The high voice collection provides works that sit comfortably in the upper range while maintaining the lyrical character singers want to develop; these pieces reward both technical clarity and interpretive sensitivity.

What to expect

These songs embody the salon elegance of nineteenth-century French culture, blending intimate expression with refined craftsmanship. Gounod's melodies are singerly and generous; they invite performers to explore the emotional nuance of French text while enjoying the sheer pleasure of beautiful vocal writing.

Who it's for

This collection serves advanced high voice students and professional singers preparing recital repertoire or building a French vocal repertoire foundation. It is equally valuable for soprano and tenor singers seeking material with both musical substance and reasonable technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

Shape each phrase with the arc of the melody itself rather than the text alone; let Gounod's lines guide your breathing and phrasing decisions.
Balance the vocal line against the piano accompaniment carefully; the accompaniment often carries harmonic and textural interest that frames the voice beautifully.
Approach French diction with precision in vowel formation; clarity of language allows the melodies to emerge without losing the elegance Gounod intended.
Allow rubato in the more lyrical passages, but ground it in the harmonic movement of the piano part to maintain ensemble integrity.

How to use it

Include these songs in a mixed recital program as anchors of the French repertoire section, or build an entire program around different volumes to demonstrate the breadth of Gounod's lyrical gift. They work especially well paired with other nineteenth-century French songs to show stylistic continuity and evolution across the period.