Power Lungs 4
You're the Voice

Simple song writing has a long history. Composers have always sought to show the wonders of a good singer in front of an orchestra, be if for the church, or for art.

That the rich sounds of an orchestra are the perfect vehicle for the solo singer is evident in the many pop singers who have called on the services of a backing orchestra.

For the newcomer the main difference will probably be the classical singing style. That refined warble can be a bit too much for newcomers to this medium. But that is not always the case - there has been too much parody and you should come with fresh ears.

Given a good singer and a bit of quiet time, you'll come to hear that classical songs can have all the sentiment of a Streisand, the passion of a Dion, the guts of a Diamond.

1. Fauré – Requiem, op.48 - 4. Pie Jesu
   
2. Franck – Panis angelicus
3. Gounod – Repentir (‘O Divine Redeemer’)
4. Lloyd-Webber – Requiem - Pie Jesu
5. Mozart – Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, K 339 - V. Laudate Dominum
   

1. Canteloube – Chants d’Auvergne (Songs of the Auvergne) - Baïlero
2. Grieg – Peer Gynt - Incidental Music, op. 23 - Solveigs Sang (Solveig's Song)
3. Mahler – Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer) - 2. Ging heut morgen ubers Feld (As I walked this morning through the field)
   
4. Strauss, Richard – Four Last Songs - 3. Beim Schlafengehen (Going to sleep)
5. Wagner – Wesendonk-Lieder - 3. Im Treibhaus (In the Hothouse)