This collection of the most popular French songs includes exquisite recordings of the piano accompaniments by pianist Gary Arvin, a specialist in song literature on the faculty of Indiana University. Includes translations and IPA pronunciation guides. The pronunciation lessons on the CD are from a native French speaker. Useful for high school contest soloists, college/university students and professional singers. Contents: Aimons-nous (Saint-Saens) * Apres un Reve (Faure) * Aurore (Faure) * Beau Soir (Debussy) * Chanson triste (Duparc) * Ici Bas (Faure) * La Procession (Franck) * Mandoline (Faure) * Nuit d'etoiles (Debussy) * Psyche (Paladilhe).