The goal with this book is ambitious—we would love for it to become as essential as the well-known 24 Italian Songs. Compared to Italian, Spanish is even more singable! With its beautiful phonetics and just five simple vowel sounds, Spanish makes singing smooth and connected, facilitating a legato line—even more than Italian.
But this book isn't just about technical ease. 24 Songs and Arias in Spanish also represents a step towards decolonizing our curricula. It highlights the beauty and depth of composers from the Spanish-speaking world—composers who are often overlooked. It includes songs by composers from Spain, Argentina, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Bolivia, Uruguay, Peru, and the United States. This diverse repertoire challenges singers while offering beautiful poetry and melodies.
Many of these songs have never been published before, making this collection truly unique, representing an opportunity to refresh our repertoire and develop new audiences.
Plus,it includes English translations of the poetry, IPA transcriptions, and a bilingual Spanish-English introductory study to help you understand the context behind the works. It’s designed to be user-friendly for both singers and teachers.