This authoritative, new edition of the world's most loved songs and arias draws on original manuscripts, historical first editions and recent research by prominent musicologists to meet a high standard of accuracy and authenticity. Includes fascinating background information about the arias and their composers as well as a singable rhymed translation, a readable prose translation and a literal translation of each single Italian word.

Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before embarking upon a successful composing career. The composer wrote for a variety of instrumentations and his works remain popular to this day  Deux Stèles Orientées for Voice and Flute being no exception. Composed in 1926  Deux Stèles Orientées for Voice and Flute is based on the poem of the same name by Victor Segalen. Ibert was a unique composer who did not associate himself with any particular style. His music is generally lighthearted often reflecting the composer's wit and humour. Thetwo movements are 'My lover has the virtues of Water' and 'I am told'. Containing a variety of musical aspects and techniques Ibert's Deux Stèles Orientées is an exciting addition to the advanced unusual ensemble of Flute and Voice.