Summer Nights. Par BERLIOZ HECTOR. Mezzo-soprano or Tenor and Piano. A completely revised edition of the original Augener publication based on the 1841 Paris version of the renowned song cycle, later adapted by the composer to be sung with Orchestra. The introduction and variants in this piano score enable the singer to rehearse and perform the songs in any other published version. Robin Bowman, who is well known in Europe as a most authoritative coach and accompanist of French song, has provided an excellent literal translation of the songs for English-speaking singers (and conductors). CONTENTS Villanelle (Villanelle) E - F sharp Le Spectre de la Rose (The Ghost of the Rose) C sharp - Aflat Sur les Lagunes: Lament (On the Lagoons: Lament) D flat - A flat Absence (Absence) C sharp - F sharp Au Cimitière: Clair de Lune (In the Cemetery: Moonlight) E - G L'Ile Inconnue (The Unknown Island) D flat - G/ Répertoire / Mezzo-Soprano ou Ténor et Piano
