Arias for Soprano, v.1 w/Audio [Cantolopera Collection]
Cantolopera is an exceptional new series of book/CD packs from Ricordi that offers a fresh approach to great opera repertoire. The books include versions for voice and piano of the world's most famous arias. The CDs feature two versions of each aria: onewith a 130-piece orchestra providing accompaniments to allow the professional, student or opera fan to practice, and another sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias, plus a short plot summary and background information on the orchestra and the performers. Contents: Addio, del passato from LA TRAVIATA (Verdi); Caro nome che il mio cor from RIGOLETTO (Verdi); D'amor sull'ali rosee from IL TROVATORE (Verdi); Ernani! Ernani, involami from ERNANI (Verdi); La Vergine degli Angeli from La forza del destino; Merc?, dilette amiche from I VESPRI SICILIANI (Verdi); Morr?, ma prima in grazia from Un ballo in maschera; Tacea la notte placida from IL TROVATORE (Verdi).