Cantolopera: Verdi Arias for Soprano

Cantolopera: Verdi Arias for Soprano. (Cantolopera Collection). By Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). For piano/vocal. Cantolopera Series. Play Along. Collection and Performance/Accompaniment CD. 52 pages. Ricordi #R138725. 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: Ernani! Ernani, Involami From Ernani (Verdi) * Tacea La Notte Placida From Il Trovatore (Verdi) * Caro Nome Che Il Mio Cor From Rigoletto (Verdi) * Addio, Del Passato From La Traviata (Verdi) * Damor Sullali Rosee From Il Trovatore (Verdi) * La Vergine Degli Angeli From La Forza Del Destino * Merce, Dilette Amiche From I Vespri Siciliani (Verdi) * Morro, Ma Prima In Grazia From Un Ballo In Maschera.