Cantolopera: Puccini Arias for Tenor

Cantolopera: Puccini Arias for Tenor. (Cantolopera Collection) ** By Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924). Cantolopera Series. Play Along. Collection and Performance/Accompaniment CD. 30 pages. Ricordi #R138728. 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: Tra Voi, Belle From Manon Lescaut * Addio, Fiorito Asil! From Madama Butterfly * Nessun Dorma From Turandot * Donna Non Vidi Mai From Manon Lescaut * E Lucevan Le Stelle From Tosca * Che Gelida Manina! From La Boheme * Recondita Armonia From Tosca (Puccini) * Chella Mi Creda From La Fanciulla Del West * Non Piangere, Liu From Turandot.