Latin text, English translation, vocabulary, essays, and bibliography to accompany the musical performance. This is also the libretto for audio-CD listening.
These arrangements come from all periods of music, from 12th century Hildegard of Bingen to such 20th-century luminaries as Pablo Casals and Francis Poulenc.
Special Features
- an original Latin text for each of the 17 lyrics
- a professional English translation
- a list of key Latin vocabulary items
- a succinct background essay on each lyric
- commentary on the specific musical arrangement for each selection
- many illustrations
