Song : a history in 12 parts /

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Includes bibliographical references and index."From one of our most versatile singers, a vibrant history of song stretching from Hildegard von Bingen and Benjamin Britten to Björk ... In this celebratory account, author and singer John Potter tells the European story of song. The form has captivated audiences and excited performers for centuries, from the music of the troubadours and the Christian liturgy through classical composers such as Bach and Schumann up to Britten, Berio, and the rise of popular music. Choosing twelve key works, Potter offers a personal tour through this vital tradition, from John Dowland’s ‘Flow My Tears’ to George Gershwin’s ‘Summertime.’ Throughout, he reveals who wrote and sang these joyful masterpieces—and what they mean to singers and audiences today."--