I strongly believe that is the way. If you make slurs ONLY on the main notes covering one syllable it would look completely different, and not so musically.David Ward wrote: ↑08 Sep 2018, 08:21This use of two levels of slur seems entirely sensible and clear in meaning to me. However, I'm not sure everyone agrees.OCTO wrote: ↑06 Sep 2018, 07:55… … …Interestingly, here in Boulez, he indeed uses slurs as the phrasing tool. It looks similar to what I would need.David Ward wrote: ↑06 Sep 2018, 06:51 On further thought I don't see any compelling reason why in this instance you should not add legato slurs to groups of syllables.
Boulez, Pli Selon Pli 3
Interestingly: Boulez writes lyrics under the grace notes, and also has slurs from-to grace notes!