Opera is part of the Western classical music tradition and to sing opera is one of the most challenging yet rewarding styles of singing one can perform. To be a true professional takes years of training and professional coaching however the amateur or aspiring singer who enjoys belting out an aria can learn a lot and have fun without dedicating one’s whole life. We offer here some books of advise from some of the most famous classical singers along with time-proved methods and exercises that have been helping to train classical voice for many years.
 | Luisa Tetrazzini Breath Control The Foundation of Singing The Mastery of the Tongue Tone Emission and Attack Facial Expression and Mirror Practice Appreciative Attitude and Critical Attitude Career of Enrico Caruso From a Personal Viewpoint The Voice and Tone Production Faults to be Corrected Good Diction a Requisite Pet Superstitions of Great Singers |
Non-technical advice to aspiring singers
from two of the greatest singers: care and training of the voice, tone
emission and attack, voice faults and more.
| 6536 Book 7.95 |
 | nrico Caruso, the Master of Natural Singing The Aim of This Book Who Will Read This Book? The Decadence of the Art of Singing and Its Causes; Its Restoration The Voice in Its Natural Production: New Principles on the Mechanism of Voice Production Some Suggestions for a Radical Reform in Voice Culture The Human Voice in Its Relationship to Science Brief Outline of the Anatomy of the Vocal Organs Seven Principles of Singing Caruso's Method of Singing as Explained by Himself The Radical Reform of Voice Culture Through the Speaking Voice The Voice in its Relationship to Music; the Importance of the Speaking Voice in Voice Culture Who Should Teach Voice Culture and How The Italian Vowls and Consonants as Fundamental Phonetic Elements for Voice Culture The Articulation of the Italian Consonants; Speaking Exercises for a Correct Voice Production Vocal Exercises of the Scientific Culture A Word from a Laryngologist to Singers |
This historic volume,
dedicated to the great tenor and published shortly after his death,
explains clearly and scientifically how Caruso achieved his phenomenal
voice production. Written by a noted laryngologist and student of voice
who devoted much of his career to working with Caruso and other singers,
the book proposes a method of voice culture based on well-defined
physiological laws. According to Dr. Marafioti, there is only one right
way to sing - a method based on the scientific principles of voice
culture. Although Caruso instinctively sang that way, the methods can
be learned by any singer.
| 6584 Book 11.95 |
 | Choice of Singing as a Profession Choice of a Teacher and Where to Study How to Study Obstacles to Be Met With and How to Overcome Them Stage Deportment: Either Concert or Opera Concert Opera and Its Apprenticeship Wagner Singer and Audience The Making of a Career |
Rather
than a technical book on singing techniques, this volume contains many
priceless pointers that Lillian Nordica acquired through experience.
She discusses early training and the choice of a teacher; the
cultivation of calmness, self-control, and confidence; overcoming
obstacles such as self-consciousness and stage fright; and stage fright;
and numerous other important skills that lead a singer toward success.
Her practical counsel ranges from the advantages of wearing comfortable
attire to the caution required when signing contracts.
| 6530 Book 5.95 |
 | Preliminary Practice Of the Breath Of the Breath and Whirling Currents (Singing Forward) The Singer's Physiological Studies Equalizing the Voice - Form The Attack and the Vowels Nasal-Nasal Singing-Singing Toward the Nose-Covering the Tone-Chanter Dans Le Masque-Nasal Twang The Head Voice The Sensation and Position of the Nose-the Nose Form The Sensations of the Palate The Sensation of the Resonance of the Head Cavities On Vocal Position-Three Are No Vocal Registers-Propaation-Form White Voices Theodor Wachtel and the Vocal Technique of Tenors The Highest Head Tones-Staccato The Tremolo The Cure The Tongue The Position of the Mouth (Contraction of the Muscles of Speech) Connection of Vowels The Lips as a Means of Expression The Vowel-Sound AH of Former Days Auxiliary Vowels Resonant and Disconnected Consonants Practical Exercises The Great Scale Velocity Trill How to Hold One's Self When Practising Pronunciation-Consonants Concerning Expression Before the Public Interpretation Indispositions Note: A Good Remedy for Catarrh and Hoarseness |
This remarkable book is one of the most influential
works on the art of singing ever written. Its author was one of the
first great international superstars of opera. German soprano Lilli
Lehmann enjoyed a long and brilliant career that began in Prague and
Danzig and soared to the heights of operatic renown in Berlin, Vienna,
London and New York. Coached by Wagner himself, she took part in the
first complete Ring cycle at Bayreuth in 1876, and sang in the first
performances of Tristan and Isolde and the complete Ring cycle in
America.
| 6531 Book $8.95 |
Jerome Hines has interviewed 40 singers, a speech therapist, and a throat specialist to provide this invaluable collection of advice for all singers. This collection includes the commentary of Licia Albanese, Franco Corelli, Placido Domingo, Nicolai Gedda, Marilyn Horne, Sherrill Milnes, Birgit Nilsson, Luciano Pavarotti, Rose Ponselle, Beverly Sills, Joan Sutherland and many others.
| 6512 BOOK $16.95 |
 | The
Song Recital Program Building Constructing Sample Programs More Sample Programs The Unique Needs of the Young Artist The Singing Actor The Accompanist Recital Tactics and Strategies Musical and Literary Research Methods of Study and Memorization New Music Vocal Ensemble Music The Song Cycle Folk Music and Popular Music The Need for Change & Innovations Appendix Bibliography |
To perform well
in today's highly competitive world where technical skills have been
advanced to an unprecedented degree, a singer must be able to handle
incredible pressure within the performing arena; his or her ability to
deal with this stress will often determine whether he or she will
succeed. Why, then, do singers with less technical skill sometimes
out-perform stars? Why do some stars suddenly stop performing? What is
that mysterious factor that makes an electric performance? Consistent,
competent performances do not depend solely upon superior vocal skills,
nor are they a matter of luck. On the contrary, the best performances
result from a combination of mental attitude, concrete performing
skills, and excellent technical skills in that order. Yet most singers
have never had the opportunity to acquire the essential skills that make
for a successful career.Written as a self-help manual for singers at all
levels of expertise, Transcending the Performance Barriers is designed
to teach performing artists, and especially singers, how to experience
elite performance at their level. The skills outlined in this book will
help singers use what they have, to enjoy their voices during
performance, and to perform consistently to the best of their present
ability.
| 6514 Book $34.95 |
 | General observations and preliminary
excercises Rossini's exercises to develop the voice Arpeggio exercises Scale exercises Chromatic exercises Exercises on the turn and trill Various ways of connecting notes To place the voice and connect two notes On the turn On scale passages On arpeggios On agility On chromatic passages Six vocalises on style Virtuoso passages, candenzas and reprises |
An indispensable guide for modern singers, this rare resource offers
exercises and instructions for attaining the absolute breath control,
vocal sheen, evenness of tone, agility, and elegance of the 18th-century
Italian vocal technique. Includes studies for scales, turns and trills,
vocalises, solfeggio studies, more. Damorea was the famous French
soprano who created at the Paris Opéra (1825-35) the principal
roles in Rossini's "Le siège de Corinthe",
"Moïse, Le Comte Ory" and Guillaume Tell and in Auber's
"La muette de Portici", being known for her pure tone and
stylish ornamentation.
| 6481 Book $9.95 |
 | Part One: Elementary and
Progressive Exercixes for the Development of the Voice Chromatic Slur Diatonic Slur Portamento Scales Exercises for blending the Registers Exercises on two notes Exercises on three notes Exercises on four notes Exercises on six notes Exercises on eight notes Chromatic Scale Minor Scales Exercises for Flexibility Varied Scales Repeated Notes Triplets Arpeggi Messa di Voce (Swelled Sounds) Apoggiatura - Acciaccatura (Crushed Note) - Mordente The Turn The Shake (Trill) Shakes by Thirds | Part Two:
Development of the Exercises in the Form of Vocalises Attack Portamento Sostenuto Diatonic Scale Dotted Diatonic Scale Minor Scale Major and MInor Scales alternating Chromatic Scale Repeated Notes Triplets Areggi Appoggiatura and Acciaccatura (Grace Notes) Mordente and Turns Syncopation Long Intervals Staccato, Mezzo Staccato, and Accented Notes Shakes |
Bel canto (Belcanto, bel canto) (Italian, beautiful singing), an Italian musical term, refers to the art and science of vocal technique which originated in Italy during the late sixteenth century and reached its pinnacle in the early part of the nineteenth century during the Bel Canto opera era. Bel canto singing characteristically focuses on perfect evenness throughout the voice, skillful legato, a light upper register, tremendous agility and flexibility, and a certain lyric, "sweet" timbre. This volume embodies Madame Marchesi's "vocal alphabet," or basic instructions and exercises that formed the voices of her great pupils. An introductory text discusses breathing, attack, registers and similar matters, while the remainder of the book contains many exercises and vocalises that teach voice management and projection. Marchesi's book is today even more important than when it first appeared, for it offers the basis for a construction of the bel canto training system. At the time the book appeared, the bel canto system had gone out of fashion in favor of more modern schools that seemed to offer more rapid maturation, voice volume, and dramatics. Today, a more realistic reevaluation has revealed that the bel canto system gave the singer much longer performing life, a more pleasing voice, and far greater musical ability. As Phillip Miller states in his introduction, "a solidity, a sure technical mastery, an even scale with no register break... strong, even and secure trills, their coloratura masterly." In addition, the resurgence of interest in early 19th century opera renders a work like Marchesi's indispensable to the modern singer.
| 6480 Book $12.95 |
 | Practical Guide for Students Exercises for Blending the Registers Chromatic Scale Minor Scales Exercises for Flexibility Varied Scales Repeated Notes Triplets Arpeggi Messa de Voce (Swelled Tones) The Appoggiature The Turn The Trill Trills Separated by a Third Development of the Exercises in the Form of Vocalises |
This very complete guide to Marchesi's style of vocal training has everything from a written guide for students, to a wealth of different exercises, each with instructions on vowel use and mouth placement. This method has been in use now for almost 100 years and has been of great use to singers of all styles. A tried a true means to get the most out of your voice.
| 6478 Book $15.95 |
 | The
Breath System The Phonating System The Resonating System The Articulating System General Remarks Fundamental Exercises The Covered Tone Agility Studies Sustained Tone Studies Chromatic Studies Messa Di Voce The Head Voice Style Special Problems English Diction Foreign Language Diction Glossary of Musical Terms Songs for Baritone and Bass Recordings of Great Singers |
A method
that has long been highly regarded among teachers and students alike.
Each of these books consists of 3 parts: Part I describes the vocal
mechanism and its function briefly and in simple, non-technical
language. Part II consists of basic, fundamental vocalises carefully
selected to develop the specific voices for which the book is written.
Part III presents the important elements of diction in the 5 languages
most commonly used in singing: English, Italian, French, German and
Spanish.
| 6221 BOOK $9.95 Mezzo Sopranos |
| 6208 BOOK $9.95
Bass / Baritone |
Vaccaj's masterly
Method won increasing popularity with time, and was eventually used in
conservatories all over the world. Even today it is often used by
singing teachers, who consider it a collection of attractive Ariettas,
each serving a particular funtion. And it is quite easy material,
perfect for the beginning student.
| 6490 BOOK $19.95 Mezzo Soprano |
 | The Scale Intervals of Thirds Intervals of Fourths Intervals of Fifth Intervals of Sixths Intervals of Sevenths Intervals of Octaves The Semitones Syncopation Preparatory Example for the Roulade Appoggiaturas above and below The Acciaccatura Preparatory Example for the Mordent The same exemplified in various ways Preparatory Example for the Turn The Turn Preparatory Example for the Shake On Roulades On the Glide or manner of carrying the Voice On Recitative Recapitulation |
Learning to sing means beginning an
artistic journey full of rich and unexpected experiences. human voices
touch hearts in every nation and yet the best singing has qualities that
Italy originated and taught the world to admire. Singing can approach a
quality of timeless beauty, yet songs preserve for us the feelings of
particular times, whether recent or long ago. Singing gives both the
singer and the listener a sensation of freedom and heartfelt expression.
Vaccai's masterly Method won increasing popularity with time, and was
eventually used in conservatories all over the world. Even today it is
often used by singing teachers, who consider it a collection of
attractive Ariettas, each serving a particular funtion. And it is quite
easy material, perfect for the beginning student. This method book is
tailored towards High Soprano voices.
| 6499 BOOK $4.95 High Soprano |
| 6496 BOOK
$4.95 Soprano |
 | Stance Breathing / The Torso Phonation / The Throat Resonance / The Head Range And Timbre Singing And Health The Teacher / The Lesson Practice / Vocal Exercises Musicianship Pronunciatiation And Diction Interpretation Performance |
The Singer's Companion
combines the author's extensive research on hundreds of professional
singers' and singing teachers' books with 30 years of personal teaching
experience. The book concentrates on traditional vocal and artistic
development, as employed at the most renowned universities and
conservatories. At the same time, the presentation is extremely
practical and accessible. The language is simple, and minimal space is
given to theory. As each aspect of good singing and artistry is
explained, enlightening quotations from dozens of the best singers and
teachers, such as Enrico Caruso, Luciano Pavarotti, Eileen Farrell,
Manuel Garcia, and Emma Seiler, help the singer to grasp the concept.
The building of the vocal instrument and the artist is the focus. Topics
include stance, breathing, phonation, resonance, range, health, choosing
a teacher, vocal exercises, musicianship, pronunciation and diction,
interpretation, performance, and selecting material. Many illustrative
diagrams appear in the text. The book includes exercise sheets, sample
songs, and an illustrative CD. Any singer, from the would-be
professional to the diligent choir member, can benefit from this
easy-to-use, thorough companion.
| 6513 BOOK & CD $14.95 |
 | How Would I Play This Part So Ends My Dream A Simple Sailor Lowly Born Sorry Her Lot Who Loves Too Well The Sun Whose Rays Are All Ablaze I Cannot Tell What This Love May Be Love Is A Plaintive Song Poor Wandring One Oh Goodness Wise I Built Upon A Rock A LAdy FAir Of Lineage High If Somebody There Chanced To Be When He Is Here Happy Young Heart Tis Done I Am A Bride |
W.S. Gilbert wrote the words, Arthur Sullivan composed the music, and together they revolutionized theatre music in English. This new series presents songs and arias from their timeless operettas, collected by voice type. There are 15-17 songs per volume, with the most famous excerpts peppered by beautiful, less known choices. The edition includes notes about the plot context of each selection. The piano accompaniments on the companion CDs were recorded by Laura Ward. Includes songs and arias from The Gondoliers, The Grand Duke, Iolanthe, HMS Pinafore, The Mikado, Patience, The Pirates of Penzance, Princess Ida, Ruddigore, The Sorcerer, Utopia Unlimited, The Yeomen of the Guard.
| 8534 BOOK & CD $14.95 SOPRANO |
| 8535 BOOK & CD
$14.95 TENOR |
 | Bel raggio lusinghier (Semiramide) Der H–lle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (Die Zauberfl–te) Regnava nel silenzio (Lucia di Lammermoor) Al dolce guidami castel natio and Piangete voi? (Anna Bolena) strano! Ë strano! and Ah fors' Ë lui che l'anima (La traviata) |
This edition includes vocal scores and a CD containing a complete version as well as an accompaniment-only version. It includes the lyrics and background notes in Italian and English and information on the Compagnia d'Opera Italiana.
| 8549 Book & CD $24.95 |
 | Bel raggio lusinghier
(Semiramide) Der H–lle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (Die Zauberfl–te) Regnava nel silenzio (Lucia di Lammermoor) Al dolce guidami castel natio and Piangete voi? (Anna Bolena) strano! Ë strano! and Ah fors' Ë lui che l'anima (La traviata) |
For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a first-time student to purchase. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment. For ease of practice, carefully prepared accompaniments are also recorded on CD by John Keene, a New York-based concert accompanist and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States for radio and television. Educated at the University of Southern California, Keene has taught accompanying at the university level and collaborated with Gian Carlo Menotti and Thea Musgrave on productions of their operas.
| 8528 Book &
CD $24.95 MEDIUM HIGH VOICES |
| 8529 Book &
CD $24.95 MEDIUM LOW VOICES |
 | An Die Musik - Schubert The Blue Bell - MacDowell He Shall Feed His Flock 0 Handel My Lord What A Lovely Morning - Spritual Now Is The Month Of Maying - Morley Nymphs And Shepards - Purcell Ombra Mai Fu - Handel Porque Toco El Pndero - Rodrigo Silent Noon - Williams Vergin Tutto Amor - Durante |
This outstanding series is an encouragement to young singers in preparing a vocal solo. Songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type, after consulting many official state contest repertoire lists. Each volume includes Five art songs in English, one African-American Spiritual, one art song in Spanish, one art song in German, two art songs in italian, new editions and engravings of all songs, historical notes on each composer represented, interpretive suggestions for each song, translations for study and a preface on 'learning a song.' Each enhanced CD includes beautiful performances of each song by talented professional artists, excellent recorded accompaniment tracks for practice, pronunciation lessons in German, Italian and Spanish. In addition to piano accompaniments playable on both your CD player and computer, the enhanced CD also includes tempo adjustment and transposition softward for CD-ROM compute use only. This edition is for Mezzo-Sopranos/Altos.
| 8526 Book & CD $15.95 MEZZ SOPRANO |
| 8525 Book &
CD $15.95 TENOR |
| 8541 Book &
CD $15.95 SOPRANO |
 | When Daises Pied - Arne Come Again Sweet Love - Dowland Flow My Tears - Dowland Weep You You No More Sad Fountains - Dowland If Music Be The Food Of Love - Purcell Nymphs And Shepards - Purcell Fair House Of Joy - Quilter It Was A Lover And His Lass - Quilter Love's Philosophy - Quilter Silent Noon - Vaughan Williams Ouvre Ton Coeur - Bizet Clair De Lune - Faure Mandoline - Faure Plaisir D'Amour - Martini Immer Leiser Wird Mein Sculummer - Brahams Als Luise Die Briefe Ihres - Mozart Ungetreuen Liebhabers Verbrannte - Mozart An Die Nachtigall - Schubert Der Tod Und Das Madchen - Schubert Du Ring An Meinem Finger - Schumann Zueignung - Strauss Dolente Immagine Di Fille Mia - Bellini O Del Mio Amato Ben - Donaudy Cara E Dolce - Scarlatti Se Nel Ben Sempre Incostante - Stradella El Pano Moruno - De Falla La Maja Dolorosa - Granados Voi Che Sapete - Mozart Che Faro Senza Euridice - Gluck When Frederic Was A Little Lad - Sullivan Qui Sedes Ad Dextram Patris - Vivaldi |
This series is an introduction to art song in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Each volume has a different song list, and includes 30 selections in appropriate keys. Beyond art song, each collection includes two carefully chosen opera arias, an oratorio aria, and an operetta aria by Gilbert & Sullivan. Also included are two enhanced CDs, giving you the ability to not only play the accompaniments on both your CD player and computer, but they are also CD-ROMs that are capable of playing the tracks at different tempos and in different keys when played on the computer. This edition is for Mezzo-Sopranos / Altos.
| 8530 Book &
CD $19.95 Mezzo-Soprano |
| | Ernani! Ernani, involami -
Ernani Tacea la notte placida - Il Trovatore Caro nome che il mio cor - Rigoletto Addio, del passato - La Traviata D'amor sull'ali rosee - Il trovatore La Vergine degli Angeli - La forza del destino Merce, dilette amiche - I Vespri siciliani Morro, ma prima in grazia - Un ballo in maschera |
Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.
| 8565 SONGBOOK & CD $24.95 |
| | Celeste Aida (Aida) Esultate! (Otello) Dio! mi potevi scagliar tutti i mali (Otello) Di quella pira (Il Trovatore) Parmi veder le lagrime (Rigoletto) Questa o quella (Rigoletto) La donna e mobile (Rigoletto) Di' tu se fedele (Un ballo in maschera) Quando le sere al placido (Luisa Miller) Ah, la paterna mano (Macbeth) |
Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.
| 8585 SONGBOOK & CD $24.95 |
| | O mio babbino caro - Gianni
Schicchi Un bel di vedremo - Madama Butterfly Quando men vo - La Boheme Mi chiamano Mimi - La Boheme In quelle trine morbide - Manon Lescaut Tu che di gel sei cinta - Turandot Vissi d'arte - Tosca in qusta reggia - Turandot Senza mamma - Suor Angelica |
Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.
| 8566 SONGBOOK & CD $24.95 |
| | Casta Diva - Bellini -
Norma Un bel di vedremo - Puccini - Madama Butterly Porgi, amor, qualche ristoro - Mozart - Le nozze di Figaro L'altra notte in fodo al marc - Boito - Mefistofele Suicidio! - Ponchielli - La Gioconda Mi tradi quell'alma ingrata - Mozart - Don Giovanni Convien partir - Donizetti - La figlia del reggimento Ebben?... N'andro lontana - Catalani - La Wally |
Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.
| 8568 SONGBOOK & CD $24.95 |
 | La calunnia e un venticello -
Rossini - l barbiere di Siviglia O tu, Palermo - Verdi - Vespri siciliani Infelice!... e tuo credevi - Verdi - Ernani Vecchia zimarra - Puccini - La boheme Madamina il catalogo e questo - Mozart - Don Giovanni Ella giammai m'amo - Verdi - Don Carlo Vi ravviso, o luoghi ameni - Bellini - La sonnambula Come dal ciel precipita - Verdi - Macbeth |
Cantolopera is a
series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera
repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias,
accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral
bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional,
the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by
an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of
the arias plus a short summary and background information on the
'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.Cantolopera is
a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera
repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias,
accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral
bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional,
the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by
an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of
the arias plus a short summary and background information on the
'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.
| 8572 SONGBOOK & CD $24.95 |
 | Resta immobile - Rossini -
Guglielmo Tell Eri tu che macchiavi quell'anima - Verdi - Un ballo in maschera Pieta, rispetto, amore - Verdi - Macbeth Cruda, funesta smania Donizetti Lucia di Lammermoor Bella siccome un angelo - Donizetti - Don Pasquale Dio di Giuda - Verdi - Nabucco Credo in un Dio crudel - Verdi - Otello O Carlo ascolta... lo morro - Verdi - Don Carlo |
This is among the most widely
used teaching repertoire for singers in the U.S. Over 30 songs in each
book with 2 accompaning CDs, including American and British art songs,
folk song arrangements, sacred songs and a sampling of beginning songs
in German, Italian, Spanish and French. There is a completely different
song selection for each voice type..
| 8569 SONGBOOK & CD $24.95 |
| | Tra voi, belle - Manon
Lescaut Addio, fiorito asil! - Madama Butterfly Nessun dorma - Turandot Donna non vidi mai - Manon Lescaut E lucevan le stelle - Tosca Che gelida manina! - La Boheme Recondita armonia - Tosca Ch'ella mi creda - La fanciulla del West Non piangere, Liu - Turandot |
Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.
| 8573 BOOK & CD $24.95 |
| | Una furtiva lagrima -
Donizetti - L'elisir d'amore Sogno soave e casto - Donizetti - Don Pasquale Tombe degli avi miei - Donizetti - Lucia i Lammermoor Ecco ridente in cielo - Rossini - Il barbiere di Siviglia Cielo e mar! - Ponchielli - La Gioconda Quanto e bella, quanto e cara! - Donizetti - L'elisir d'amore Dalla sua pace - Mozart - Don Giovanni Tra voi, belle, brune e bionde - Puccini - Mann Lescaut Di quella pira l'orrendo foco - Verdi - Il trovatore |
Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.
| 8570 BOOK & CD $24.95 |
 | Che faro senz Euridice - Gluck -
Orfeo e Euridice O don fatale - Verdi - Don Carlo Re dell'abisso affrettati - Verdi - Un ballo in maschera Stride la vampa - Verdi - Il trovatore Voi che sapete - Mozart - Le nozze di Figaro Di tanti palpiti - Rossini - Tancredi Oh mio Fernando! - Donizetti - La favorita Una voce poco fa - Rossini - Il barbiere di Siviglia Non so piu cosa son, cosa faccio - Mozart - Le nozze di Figaro |
Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new
way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano
of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the
corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to
allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as
well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each
volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and
background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and
the performers.
| 8567 SONGBOOK & CD $24.95 |
 | Connais-tu le pays? - Thomas -
Mignon L'amour est un oiseau rebelle - Bizet - Carmen Pres des remparts de Seville - Bizet - Carmen Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix - Saint-Saens - Samson et Dalila Voie lo sapete, o mamma - Saint-Saens - Cavalleria rusticana |
Cantolopera is a series
that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire:
versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a
compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded
with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and
the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established
artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus
a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera
Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.
| 8571 SONGBOOK & CD 24.95 |
 | Have You Seen But a White
Lily Grow? s Pastime with Good Company Willow Song Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind O Come, O Come, My Dearest Thou Soft Flowing Avone When Daisies Pied Whither Runneth My Sweetheart Tell Me No More Fair, If You Expect Admiring Jack and Joan Flow My Tears Weep You No More, Sad Fountains What If I Never Speed? Since First I Saw Your Face The Silver Swan Come and Trip It Here Amid the Shady Woods Let Me Wander Not Unseen Where E'er You Walk Fain Would I Change That Note As I Walked Forth One Summer Day In Sherwood Lived Stout Robin Hood How Happy Art Thou It Was a Lover and His Lass My Lovely Celia Diaphenia Rest Sweet Nymphs Hark! The Echoing Air I Attempt from Love's Sickness I'll Sail Upon the Dog Star If Music Be the Food of Love Nymphs and Shepherds When Laura Smiles |
An excellent
collection of 34 songs, especially useful in teaching students. This
collection is a good alternative or companion to the standard Baroque
Italian songs and arias. Now with recorded accompaniments on included CD
by pianist Laura Ward.
| 8587 SONGBOOK & CD 22.95 |
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Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to
approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the
most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the
corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to
allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as
well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each
volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and
background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and
the performers.
| 8586 SONGBOOK & CD 22.95 |
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