Cesare Siepi - Voices of the Opera

Cesare Siepi - Voices of the Opera (Voice and Piano) ** By Cesare Siepi. Edited by Paolo Rossini. Vocal. 76 pages. Ricordi #R139096. Published by Ricordi.

Italian bass Cesare Siepi (born 1923) is one of the legendary opera singers of the 20th century. He was a star for decades on the worlds great opera stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala (Milan) and Covent Garden (London). His Met career was extraordinary, with 450 performances spanning 24 consecutive seasons. In 1962, the charismatic Siepi stretched his talents to perform a lead role on Broadway in Bravo Giovanni!, a musical conceived just for him. His professional career was remarkably long, from his debut at age 18 in 1941 until his retirement from the opera stage in the early 1990s. This edition presents 12 signature arias, with Siepis distinctive interpretations notated in the score and discussed in essays and explanatory notes. A biography of the singer is included.

Contents: La Calunnia E Un Venticello From Il Barbiere Di Siviglia (Rossini) * O Tu, Palermo, Terra Adorata From I Vespri Siciliani (Verdi) * Infelice! E Tu Credevi From Ernani (Verdi) * Vecchia Zimarra, Senti From La Boheme (Puccini) * Ella Giammai Mamo From Don Carlo (Verdi) * Vi Ravviso, O Luoghi Ameni From La Sonnambula (Bellini) * Son Lo Spirito Che Nega From Mefistofele (Boito) * Ecco Il Mondo From Mefistofele (Boito) * Vieni, O Levita!... Tu Sul Labbro De Veggenti From Nabucco (Verdi) * Fin Chhan Dal Vino From Don Giovanni (Mozart) * Deh, Vieni Alla Finestra From Don Giovanni (Mozart) * Le Veau Dor From Faust (Gounod).