Cantolopera: Arias for Tenor, Volume 1

Cantolopera: Arias for Tenor - Volume 1. (Cantolopera Collection) ** By Various. Cantolopera Series. Play Along. Collection and Performance/Accompaniment CD. 50 pages. Ricordi #R138731. 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: Una Furtiva Lagrima From Lelisir Damore (Donizetti) * Sogno Soave E Casto From Don Pascuale (Donizetti) * Tombe Degli Avi Miei From Lucia Di Lammermoor (Donizetti) * Ecco Ridente In Cielo From Il Barbiere Di Siviglia (Rossini) * Cielo E Mar! From La Gionconda (Ponchielli) * Quanto E Bella, Quanto E Cara! From Lelisir Damore (Donizetti) * Dalla Sua Pace From Don Giovanni (Mozart) * Tra Voi, Belle, Brune E Bionde From Manon Lescaut (Puccini) * Di Quella Pira Lorrendo Foco From Il Trovatore (Verdi).