Cantolopera: Arias for Mezzo-Soprano, Volume 1

Cantolopera: Arias for Mezzo-Soprano - Volume 1. (Cantolopera Collection) ** By Various. Cantolopera Series. Play Along. Collection and Performance/Accompaniment CD. 64 pages. Ricordi #R138730. Published by Ricordi.

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 worlds most famous arias. The CDs feature two versions of each aria: one with 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: Che Faro Senza Euridice From Orfeo E Euridice (Gluck) * O Don Fatale From Don Carlo (Verdi) * Re Dellabisso Affrettati From Un Ballo In Maschera (Verdi) * Stride La Vampa From Il Trovatore (Verdi) * Voi Che Sapete From Le Nozze Di Figaro (Mozart) * Di Tanti Palpiti From Tancredi (Rossini) * O Mio Fernando From La Favorita (Donizetti) * Una Voce Poco Fa From Il Barbiere Di Siviglia (Rossini) * Non So Piu From Le Nozze Di Figaro (Mozart).