Download or read book Encyclopedia of French Art Song written by Frank Daykin and published by Vox Musicae: The Voice, Vocal. This book was released on 2013 with total page 739 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of French Art Song: Fauré, Debussy, Ravel, Poulenc is ideal for student and professional singers, pianists, voice teachers, and anyone interested in French art song and culture. This multi-disciplinary work is a unique single source, fusing encyclopedic entries on songs, poems, poets, historical and cultural figures and movements with a dictionary of pertinent nouns and adjectives. It provides both facts and context in an authoritative yet engaging style. The book is cross-referenced for greater ease in finding information relevant to each song discussed.