Bergerettes: Romances and Songs of the Eighteenth Century (1913)

Bergerettes: Romances and Songs of the Eighteenth Century is a book of music compiled by Jean Baptiste Wekerlin and published in 1913. The book contains a collection of French songs from the 18th century, known as bergerettes, which were typically sung by shepherds and shepherdesses in rural areas. The songs are arranged for voice and piano, and the book includes lyrics in French, as well as translations in English. The collection includes works by well-known composers such as Jean-Philippe Rameau and Fran?????ois Couperin, as well as lesser-known composers of the time. The book provides a glimpse into the musical culture of 18th century France and is a valuable resource for musicians and music enthusiasts interested in this historical period.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.