Gems of Foreign Song is a delightful collection of vocal pieces from the classical repertoire, carefully selected and arranged for singers and pianists. Drawing on the rich traditions of German lieder, French mélodie, and Italian art song, the book includes a wide variety of musical styles and moods, from playful folk melodies to romantic ballads. The text includes the original lyrics in the original language, as well as an accurate English translation and suggestions for performance. This book will be a treasured addition to the library of any musician or music lover. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.