55 Songs - High Voice

55 Songs (High Voice The Vocal Library). By Roger Quilter (1877-1953). Edited by Richard Walters. For Vocal (High Voice). The Vocal Library. 20th Century. Difficulty: medium-difficult. Collection (sewn binding). Vocal melody, lyrics, piano accompaniment and introductory text. 228 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

With a graceful gift for lyrical vocal writing, English composer Roger Quilter (1877-1953) created a rich body of art songs. Very few composers working in English have matched his achievement of a living body of beloved, relevant, literate repertoire. The strong melodies and natural phrasing make his compositions perfect literature for the progressing singer. There has never before this publication been a significant collection of Quilter. This new edition conveniently and economically collects 55 songs, all in clear, new music engravings and in two keys (with original keys noted). Many of the songs have never been published in transposition before this edition. This collection features a biography of the composer and notes on the songs.

Contents: Three Poor Mariners * The Sea-Bird * Moonlight * By the Sea * Come Back! * A Secret * The Wild Flower's Song * Barbara Allen * Over the Mountains * The Lamplighter * Where Go the Boats? * Weep You No More * My Life's Delight * Damask Roses * Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes * and more.