Maria Callas, Vol. 1 - Voices of the Opera Series

Maria Callas - Volume 1 - Voices of the Opera Series. (Aria Collections with Interpretations).  By Maria Callas. For Vocal. Vocal. 88 pages. Ricordi #MLR629. Published by Ricordi.

These two collections feature celebrated arias as interpreted by Maria Callas, arguably the most influential singer of the recorded era. In addition to a brief biography of Callas, each selection, in standard voice and piano format, is followed by notes which indicate the variants, breaths, fermatas, and all of the nuances that Callas employed to turn these arias into masterpieces of interpretation. A wonderful reference tool for vocal coaches, professional singers and voice students, these two books are also indispensible items for the libraries of all opera enthusiasts.

Volume 1 contains: Suicidio!.. From La Gioconda (Ponchielli) * Merce, Dilette Amiche From I Vespri Siciliani (Verdi) * Ah Forse Lui Che Lanima From La Traviata (Verdi) * Vissi Darte From Tosca (Puccini) * Ardon Glincensi From Lucia Di Lammermoor (Donizetti) * La Luce Langue From Macbeth (Verdi) * Ma La Sola, Ohime! Son Io * Casta Diva, Che Inargenti.