Cantolopera: Verdi Arias for Tenor

Cantolopera: Verdi Arias for Tenor. (Cantolopera Collection) ** By Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Cantolopera Series. Play Along. Collection and Performance/Accompaniment CD. 50 pages. Ricordi #R138726. 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: Celeste Aida From Aida Esultate From Otello * Dio! Mi Potevi Scagliare From Otello * Di Quella Pira From Il Trovatore * Parmi Veder Le Lagrime From Rigoletto (Verdi) * Questa O Quella From Rigoletto * La Donna E Mobile From Rigoletto * Di Tu Se Fedele From Un Ballo In Maschera (Verdi) * Quando Le Sere Al Placido From Luisa Miller (Verdi) * Ah, La Paterna Mano From Macbeth.