20th / 21st Century Song Collections

With texts written by Hila Plitmann and inspired by a reunion of musician friends in Germany, each song in this suite is a poetic postcard that captures every lush, romantic moment in full. Originally

The vocal and musical abilities of high school and college singers have guided the song choices in this series. These volumes introduce classical voice students to 20th-century American art songs through

This collection of 10 exquisite settings for female voices of any age features texts by female poets. Each piece is offered in both high and low keys and is equally appropriate for the mature recital singer

One of the most prolific and respected of American art song composers, Ned Rorem is finally represented in a substantial, representative collection, which includes many newly published transpositions, and

The poetry of Emily Dickinson is especially appealing due to the wide range of topics, diversity of mood, and peculiar imagination of the poet. The writings are reflective, passionate, witty, sensuous,

A dozen poems by celebrated American poet Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) are given original musical settings in these delightful, tuneful songs for medium voice with piano accompaniment. These short songs were

"Mother to Son" is based on the powerful poem by Langston Hughes. The mother (voice) is a strong woman, one who has persevered and is still climbing, still surviving: "Well, son, I'll tell you: / Life for

This song cycle for high voice is fitting for experienced singers wishing to add contemporary art songs to their repertoire. The witty Carl Sandburg text comes to life with atonal though melodic writing and

Based on five poems about autumn by 20th- and 21st-century American poets, this song cycle celebrates the fall season and explores the themes of the swiftness of time, the passage from summer to winter, and

Based on the poetry of Langston Hughes, American composer Gwyneth Walker has created a twelve minute set of songs for either tenor or baritone voice based on themes of water and rivers. These titles are

This vocal duet arranged for treble and bass or equal voices is just as feisty as the original SATB version. Based on a protest song from the 16th-century German Peasants' War, this song was reintroduced in

Set on texts of love by Elie H. Haddad, this song cycle explores the the love story of the writer and his wife during their courtship. The composer sets the lyrics with artistry, playfulness and emotion to

Dedicated to celebrating the life of a young woman who exemplified grace and goodness in all her pursuits, this tribute will serve as a loving way to honor and celebrate any cherished friend, mentor, or

This work consists of three Latin texts from the Requiem Mass. The first, Exaudi, is in larghetto tempo and serves as a prelude. The composition is based on a plaintive three-note descending

The five letters which provide the lyrics for these songs (written by John Muir and adapted by the composer) were selected for their range of topics and sentiments. Some portray wildlife in the mountains,

Here's a charming duet (or duel!) between a woman who loves music and a man who loves poetry, from a text by Richard Barnfield written in 1598. The battle begins with a flourish of alternating lines traded

Unlock the magic of poetry with this captivating collection featuring texts by renowned poets including Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Sara Teasdale, Edgar Allen Poe, and more. Set to music by contemporary