Chanson et Romance, für hohen Sopran und Orchester. Klavierauszug, zum Einstudieren byWerner EgkReview by: Ellis B. KohsNotes, Second Series, Vol. 12, No. 2 (Mar., 1955), p. 334Published by: Music Library AssociationStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/892010 .

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anonymous scribblings, marginal notes on manuscripts in process of copy, doo- dles, written by monks and scholars in the middle ages, frequently a commentary on some aspect of daily life or thought. Vocally gratifying these songs are straightforwardly lyrical and reveal a rare gift for characterization. Elegance of form is combined with an appropriate use of ecclesiastical modes. Werner Egk: Chanson et Romance, fur hohen Sopran und Orchester. Klavier- auszug, zum Einstudieren. (Edition Schott, 4217.) Mainz: B. Schott's Sihne; New York: Associated Music Publishers, 1954. [24 p.; $2.00; orchestral material available for rental]

The Chanson and Romance are to all appearances two separate works, though published under the single title. The so-

prano should be not only "high" but coloratura as well. The Romance ends on a long high E. The French texts are both deft and sophisticated. The Chan- son reminds one of Bartok's use of Bul- garian rhythms in its alternation of 3/4, 2/4 and 6/8. Repeated tones and stamp- ing rhythms add to this impression. Egk writes a vocal line of real interest and quality. The piano accompaniment is impractical at times, as the printed score is designed for study purposes only: the work is designed for orchestral perform- ance, and one welcomes this as a signifi- cant addition to the contemporary liter- ature for solo voice and orchestra. There is no clue as to the orchestral tissues used; the title page indicates instrumen- tation denoting small orchestra.

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