Art Song Composers of Spain: An Encyclopedia describes the wealth
of vocal repertoire composed by 19th- and 20th-century Spanish song
composers. More than 90 composers are discussed in detail with
complete biographies, descriptions, and examples of the song
literature, as well as comprehensive listings of stage works,
books, recordings, compositions in non-vocal genres, and vocal
repertoire. Opening with a thorough history of Spain and its
political scene, author Suzanne Rhodes Draayer examines its
relation to song composition and the impact on composers such as
Fernando Sor, Sebastian de Iradier, Federico Garcia Lorca, Manuel
de Falla, and many others. Draayer discusses Spanish art song and
its various types, its folksong influences, and the major and minor
composers of each period. Beginning with Manuel Garcia (b. 1775)
and ending with Carmen Santiago de Meras (b. 1917), Draayer
provides biographies of the composers, a discussion and analysis of
songs available in print in the US, and a complete list of solo
songs for each. Musical examples are given for 175 songs,
demonstrating a variety of compositional techniques and lyrical
text settings, and illustrating characteristics of orientalism
(Moorish) and cante jondo (gypsy) elements, as well as influences
such as the German lied and French melodie. The final chapter lists
contemporary composers and considers the difficulties in
researching music by women composers. Complete with a foreword by
Nico Castel, a bibliography, and additional indexes, Art Song
Composers of Spain proves the importance of the Spanish song as an
essential part of vocal training and concert repertoire."
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