Mermaid, The

This is a very accessible edition of Gastoldi's well-known balletto La Sirena, with the original Italian as well as an English translation by Patrick Liebergen. It tells the story of those who experience the mermaid's "treasure of peace" and her intoxicating song as it floats over the sea. Perform it a cappella or accompanied; additional parts for finger cymbals and hand drum are included.