This is the first ever complete critical edition of Duparc´s songs. Edited by Roger Nichols, the elegantly presented music is supported by a fully comprehensive Critical Commentary which illuminates as never before the compositional stages of these beautiful songs. Roger Nichols´ international reputation as a leading authority on French music makes this edition essential for all singers who perform, study or teach these melodies. ´This new Peters Edition of Duparc songs is most welcome. In beautiful clear print, it contains not only a great deal of useful information but also a pronunciation guide for the French and best of all, translations, something the young singer or student will find invaluable. I could not recommend it more highly.´