This presentation will explore the forgotten Belgian art songs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries through the works written for the Belgian contralto, Lina Pollard. While there is abundant scholarship on well-known Belgian composers such as César Franck, much of the genre has been neglected. One such example is Pollard, who played an important role in the creation of numerous songs written for voice with either piano or orchestral accompaniment through her collaborations with composers such as Raymond Moulaert. Despite her prominence during her lifetime as a performer, a professor at the Brussels Conservatoire and a dedicatee of numerous art songs, Pollard has faded into obscurity.

This presentation traces the life and work of Pollard and uncovers her collaborations and influence on Belgian composers in the development of Belgian art songs. The research is part of ongoing projects at Labo XIX & XX at the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp, which seeks to revive works written by Belgian composers. This study rediscovers compositions written for Pollard and re-introduces the accessible repertoire for medium and low voices to provide valuable resources for today's performers.

Authors:
Sahoko Timpone, Florida State University, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Sahoko Timpone is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Florida State University in United States

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