The Virgins Slumber Song (Maria Weigenlied) [High Voice]: Vocal
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The Virgins Slumber Song (Maria Weigenlied) [High 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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Series: Singer's Library Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 200
SKU: 00-PS-0010252

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About the Composer: Max Reger

Max Reger (1873-1916) was a German composer and pianist whose prolific output spanned orchestral works, chamber music, organ compositions, and over 100 songs for voice and piano. His lieder draw on the rich tradition of German Romantic song while introducing modernist harmonic language that challenged his contemporaries. Reger's vocal writing demonstrates deep understanding of the human voice, combining lyrical melodies with sophisticated accompaniments that demand serious pianistic engagement.

Why we love this

The Virgins Slumber Song sits at the heart of the German lied tradition, and this high voice edition presents it alongside comprehensive translations, IPA guides, and historical context. Reger's gift for setting intimate, devotional texts shines here, making this an ideal introduction to German Romantic song for developing vocalists who want both artistic depth and scholarly support.

What to expect

A hushed, reverent atmosphere pervades this lullaby to the Virgin Mary. Reger's warm harmonic language and gently rocking accompaniment create an intimate devotional space, inviting the singer into quiet prayer rather than grand declaration.

Who it's for

This edition serves high voice singers building a serious art song repertoire, particularly those exploring German Romantic lieder with scholarly support. Voice teachers will appreciate the anthology's integrated historical notes and performance guidance for each piece, making it valuable for both private studio work and ensemble vocal study.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic line with legato phrasing while respecting the gentle, lullaby character of the text; avoid dragging despite the slower tempo.
  • Collaborate closely with your accompanist on the piano part's harmonic nuances, which Reger uses to deepen the emotional arc without overwhelming the vocal line.
  • Pay attention to the German text's natural word stress and vowel colors, using the IPA guide to ensure authentic pronunciation that supports musicality.
  • Allow silence and space between phrases to let the devotional quality breathe; this is not a piece that benefits from rushing through the emotional moments.

How to use it

Program this alongside other sacred or devotional vocal works in a recital focused on Romantic song or spiritual texts. It pairs naturally with art songs on similar themes and provides a moment of reflective calm in a longer program of German lieder.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in German with authentic pronunciation and diction
  • Interpreting Romantic-era vocal writing with legato phrasing and emotional nuance
  • Collaborating with an accompanist who has equal musical responsibility
  • Reading and understanding IPA transcription for non-English texts
  • Connecting text, historical context, and musical interpretation in solo performance

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