Latin text, English translation, vocabulary, essays, and bibliography to accompany the musical performance. This is also the libretto for audio 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
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