Extended program notes from a Master’s Recital of songs by Joaquín Turina, Jake Heggie, Emile Paladilhe and Johannes Brahms

Abstract

This report contains information and analysis on the repertoire and ultimate performance of the vocal recital of Master’s Candidate, Chris Melton. The chapters are delineated by composer and relate a brief biography of the composer as well as some musical analysis from the author. The selected repertoire consists of Poema en forma de canciones by Joaquín Turina, Of laughter and farewell by Jake Heggie, and select songs by Johannes Brahms and Émile Paladilhe.