Johannes Brahms 15 Selected Songs, Book/Audio Online

With diction lessons recorded by Irene Spiegelman, German diction coach at the Metropolitan Opera, and piano accompaniments recorded by Laura Ward, this collection of the most often taught Brahms songs is an excellent introduction to lieder. The diction for each song is recorded twice: first, recited as an actor would, to show the flow of the language and mood, followed by a slow, deliberate lesson that allows time for the student to repeat each line. This experienced language coach adapts the “R” in German in the slow versions as recommended for classical singers. She is also very sensitive to liaisons between word sounds in the musical settings. The printed book includes historical notes, translations, and the International Phonetic Alphabet.

This Book w/Online Audio includes access to online audio of diction lessons and piano accompaniments. It includes a unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.