Dr. Carol Kimball
Mezzo Soprano

As a performer, her imaginative programming and the unusual scope of her repertoire won critics’ praise. Critics have described her as “…a wide-ranging and most expressive mezzo” and cited her “great warmth of voice and presentation.” A specialist in French repertoire, Dr. Kimball has studied and coached with Pierre Bernac, Gérard Souzay, Martial Singher and Thomas Grubb. Her recital of French mélodie for Orion Records with pianist Thomas Grubb may be found in many college and university libraries. She is recognized for her work in promoting the songs of Jacques Leguerney in the United States through lectures and master classes.

A native Texan, she holds degrees from New York University, Arizona State University, and a DMA in vocal performance and literature from the University of Arizona. A member of UNLV’s music faculty since 1972, Dr. Kimball founded the UNLV Opera Theatre and directed its productions from 1972 until 1982.

Her students have won district, regional and national vocal competitions and have participated in prestigious summer performance programs here and abroad. She was honored with the 1992 Nevada Governor’s Arts Award for Excellence in the Arts. She is also the recipient of the UNLV Outstanding Faculty Award, the Regents’ Creative Activity Award, and the Morris Teaching Award. Carol Kimball is listed in Distinguished Women in Southern Nevada. She maintains an active schedule as a clinician, lecturer, and adjudicator, and currently serves as the N.A.T.S. District Governor for Nevada.

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Song: A Guide to Style and Literature by Carol Kimball provides an overview of the songs of 136 composers with 485 descriptive annotations of single songs and cycles from German, French, Italian, American, British, Spanish, South American, Russian, and East European song literature.

"Carol Kimball's 'Guide' is much more than a text or reference book. She has mastered a vast subject and with her elegant and personal style, she introduces all of the significant song composers and a representative selection from his or her works. Professional musicians, students and teachers will all find this volume essential to their work and it will also be a valuable companion for concertgoers."

Mary Dibbern
Accompanist and vocal coach
Opéra de Paris-Bastille (Centre de Formation Lyrique)
Operas of Nice, Bordeaux, Lyon, Chatelet, Opéra-Comique and Shanghai (PRC)
Recording artist for Claves, Harmonia Mundi, and Maguelone.

Let me sing my praises for Carol Kimball's much-needed contribution to the study of song repertoire! While broad in scope, it efficiently meets the outlines of the survey course in the classroom as no other book on international song has to date. Yet this treasure chest of titles, valuable background information and references will serve many an individual singer, teacher, coach or pianist as well. It is sure to be a staple in every library. Finally, a book on song literature and style that is complete, savvy, and useful!"

Thomas Grubb
New York City and Houston Grand Operas
The Juilliard School
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Author, Singing in French (Schirmer Books, 1979)

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Interpreting the Songs of Jacques Leguerney: A Guide for Study and Performance

Jacques Leguerney, heir to the exquisite French mélodie tradition, is beautifully served in this carefully researched and practical performance guide. The Leguerney mélodies are gratifying vehicles for both singers and pianists. They reflect the nature of the man himself: elegance, grace, sophistication, and an awareness of beauty in all its forms. This study leads the way to establishing internal recognition for a composer who so richly deserves it.

Richard Miller, Wheeler Professor of Performance and Director of the Vocal Arts Center, Oberlin Conservatory

Just when we thought there wasn’t a major composer left to explore, the trio of Dibbern, Kimball and Choukroun have written this invaluable, much-needed study of the songs of Jacques Leguerney. Nothing is left out and all is treated with precision and detail. My hat is off to these remarkable scholars and performers who have provided us with a wealth of information that is a must in every serious art-song enthusiast’s library. Chapeau!

Thomas Grubb, the Juilliard School, Peabody Conservatory of Music;
Houston Grand Opera, New York City Opera; author of Singing in French

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The French Song Anthology

The largest, most comprehensive collection of French art songs ever published, with 60 songs by 24 composers. This anthology includes interesting notes about the composers, poets, facts about the composition and performance history for each song, and new line-by-line translations for study.

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