Songbooks for Female Opera & Classical Singers

Joan Frey Boytim : The Second Book Of Mezzo-Soprano / Alto Solos

Review: Step up to the next level with more student repertoire, continuing from The First Book of Solos and The First Book of Solos - Part II. The more than 30 songs in each book require a little more vocal range and musical sophistication, but are still decidedly student material.

Songlist: An Die Nachtigall, Au bord de l'eau, Con Rauco Mormorio, Eye Hath Not Seen, Great Peace Have They Which Love Thy Law, Heard Ye His Voice?, Hushed The Song Of The Nightingale, I Sought The Lord, Im Herbst, The Jolly Jolly Breeze, Kind Fortune Smiles, Les Berceaux, Lilacs, (I'm Called) Little Buttercup, Love, I Have Won You, A Lullaby, Mokong'ondi, Orpheus With His Lute, Pastorale, Patiently Have I Waited For Lord, Pleasure's Gentle Zephyrs Play, Silver'd Is The Raven Hair, Smiling Hours A Joyful Tr(Handel, Te Souviens-Tu?, Thou Art Repose (Du Bist Die Ruh'), Thou Shalt Bring Them In(Handel-Israel In Egypt), To The Children, Un Certo Non So Che, Vaaren, Verborgenheit, and more

Voicing: Mezzo-Soprano Alto
Style: Classical

Joan Frey Boytim : The Second Book of Mezzo-Soprano / Alto Solos Part II

Review: More great classical material for progressing vocal students, from the leading American expert in teaching the young voice. The series started with The First Book of Solos, and then, at the same difficulty level, came The First Book of Solos - Part II. The Second Book of Solos, originally released in 1993, is for singers who have taken voice a little longer and are capable of more challenges, but is still decidedly student-level material, and music that can be sung by good high school students. The new The Second Book of Solos - Part II set is at exactly the same level as The Second Book of Solos. It shares the same features: a deliberate variety of music in different styles and languages, including a few sacred selections, with over 30 songs per book. Available as books only, or in packs with two CDs of piano accompaniments recorded by Laura Ward.

Songlist: Affanni del pensier, Ah, Love but a Day!, All mein Gedanken, Allerseelen, As thou wilt, Father, Au jardin de mon p?re, Avril, Before my window, Chanson triste, Cherry Valley, Die Mainacht, Du meines Herzens Kr?nelein, Du Ring an meinem Finger, Et exultavit spiritus meus from MAGNIFICAT, Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer, L'Heure exquise, La speranza ? giunta from OTHO, Lord to thee, each night and day from THEODORA, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness, Lungi da te, Mon jardin, Nebbie, Qui sedes from GLORIA, Se tu della mia morte, Serenity, Song of Devotion, Song of the Open, Tears, The Awakening, The Twenty-third Psalm, and more

Voicing: Mezzo-Soprano Alto
Style: Classical

John Jacob Niles : Christmas Songs and Carols - High Voice

Review: This collection includes new arrangements for voice and piano of six songs originally published in Ten Christmas Carols from the Southern Appalachian Mountains, collected by John Jacob Niles, as well as familiar classics composed by Niles. The recorded performances will help all become familiar with these new settings. All selections are appropriate for student singers as well as more experienced singers for use in Christmas services.

Songlist: The Carol Of The Birds, The Cherry-Tree, Down In Yon Forest, The Flower Of Jesse, I Wonder As I Wander, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, Jesus, The Christ, Is Born, Lulle Lullay, See Jesus, The Saviour, The Seven Joys Of Mary, Sweet Little Boy Jesus, What Songs Were Sung

Voicing: High

John Wustman : Famous Mezzo-Soprano Opera Arias

Review: The mezzo-soprano is a rich vocal range and this album sets out to prove it with a wonderful selection of classics. Magnificent! Includes a high-quality printed vocal score and a CD+G graphics-encoded compact disc with stereo accompaniments to each piece.

Songlist: Che faro senza Euridice, Largo, Voi, che sapete, Non so piu casa son, Connai tu le pays?, Voce di donna, Stride la vampa!, Printemps qui commence, Amour, viens aider, Mon cÏur s'ouvre a ta voix, La Habanera, Seguidilla

Voicing: Mezzo-Soprano
Style: Opera

Maria Callas : You're the Voice: Maria Callas

Review: The You're the Voice series is a wonderful collection of books containing stylistic songs arranged for voice, piano, and guitar as performed and recorded by such legendary entertainers as Carole King, Maria Callas, Tom Jones, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, George Michael, and Nina Simon. The accompanying CD contains full backing tracks for each song, professionally arranged and recorded to recreate the sounds of the original recording. Titles are: Addio, del Passato * Casta Diva * Ave Maria * J'ai Perdu Mon Eurydice * Les Tringles des Sistres Tintaient (Gypsy Song) * Un Bel Di Vedremo (One Fine Day) * Vissi D'arte * Porgi Amor.

Mary King : Boosey Voice Coach - High Voice

Review: The Boosey Voice Coach is an entirely new concept in learning about technique and interpretation through the repertoire itself, with 20 songs in English by Purcell, Handel, Haydn, Warlock, Finzi, Britten, Copland and Rorem. Each piece is discussed at length, starting with the words, moving to meaning and interpretation, and then addressing the technical difficulties the music presents. Expressed in clear language, Mary King's approach is direct, practical and not limited to one particular teaching method. Any student will find that these books enrich and complement their vocal studies.

Songlist: Music for a while, Man is for the woman made, Sweeter than roses, O sleep, why dost thou leave me?, Where'er you walk, The mermaid's song, The spirit's song, My mother bids me bind my hair, The countryman, The bayly berrith the bell away, There is a lady sweet and kind, Rollicum rorum, Fear no more the heat o' the sun, Oliver Cromwell, The salley gardens, The trees they grow so high, Why do they shut me out of heaven?, Heart we will forget him, Orchids, The Serpent

Voicing: High
Style: Classical

Napoli : Cantolopera - Recital Vol. 1

Review: Cantolopera is a series that proposes a completely new way of approaching Italy's great vocal repertoire. The three Napoli Recital volumes extend the large catalog for the Cantolopera series of the most famous Neapolitan songs. The songs are provided in piano/vocal score and are accompanied by a CD containing the sung versions to provide an example and a guide plus the basic orchestral arrangement for practice purposes. The volumes also contain the lyrics to the songs in Italian and English, as well as notes on the "Compagnia d'Opera Italiana" orchestra and the performers.

Songlist: Anema e core, Funiculi funicula, 'O sole mio, Te voglio bene assaje, Marechiare, Santa Lucia, Maria, Mari

Style: Classical

Napoli : Cantolopera - Recital Vol. 2

Review: Cantolopera is a series that proposes a completely new way of approaching Italy's great vocal repertoire. The three Napoli Recital volumes extend the large catalog for the Cantolopera series of the most famous Neapolitan songs. The songs are provided in piano/vocal score and are accompanied by a CD containing the sung versions to provide an example and a guide plus the basic orchestral arrangement for practice purposes. The volumes also contain the lyrics to the songs in Italian and English, as well as notes on the "Compagnia d'Opera Italiana" orchestra and the performers.

Songlist: Core 'ngrato, Comme facette mammeta?, Fenestra che lucive, O surdato 'nnammurato, 'O paese d'o sole, La danza, Voce 'e notte

Voicing: Any
Style: Classical

Napoli : Cantolopera - Recital Vol. 3

Review: Cantolopera is a series that proposes a completely new way of approaching Italy's great vocal repertoire. The three Napoli Recital volumes extend the large catalog for the Cantolopera series of the most famous Neapolitan songs. The songs are provided in piano/vocal score and are accompanied by a CD containing the sung versions to provide an example and a guide plus the basic orchestral arrangement for practice purposes. The volumes also contain the lyrics to the songs in Italian and English, as well as notes on the "Compagnia d'Opera Italiana" orchestra and the performers.

Songlist: 'O marenariello, Santa Lucia luntana, Torna a Surriento, Zappatore, I' te varria vasa, Me voio fa na casa, Piscatore 'e Pusilleco

Voicing: Any
Style: Opera

Nicola Vaccai : Vaccaj - Practical Vocal Method for Contralto or Bass

Review: Learning to sing means beginning an artistic journey full of rich and unexpected experiences. human voices touch hearts in every nation and yet the best singing has qualities that Italy originated and taught the world to admire. Singing can approach a quality of timeless beauty, yet songs preserve for us the feelings of particular times, whether recent or long ago. Singing gives both the singer and the listener a sensation of freedom and heartfelt expression. Vaccai's masterly Method won increasing popularity with time, and was eventually used in conservatories all over the world. Even today it is often used by singing teachers, who consider it a collection of attractive Ariettas, each serving a particular funtion. And it is quite easy material, perfect for the beginning student. This method book is tailored towards Contralto and Bass voices.

Songlist: La Scala, Intervalli Di Quarta, Intervalli Di Sesta, Intervalli Di Settima, Intervalli Di Ottava, I Semitoni, Modo Sincopato, Introdzione Alle Volate, Le Appoggiature Sopra E Sotto, Introduzione Al Mordente, Introduzione Al Gruppetto, Introduzione Al Trillo, Le Volate, Modo Per Portare La Voce, Il Recitativo, Riepilogo

Voicing: Bass
Style: Classical

Patrick Liebergen : Favorite Christmas Classics for Solo Singers - Medium High

Review: Looking for the best classical repertoire for the Christmas season? Favorite Christmas Classics for Solo Singers spans a wide range of eras and styles. Includes historical information, suggestions for performance, pronunciation guides and translations where applicable.

Songlist: Ave Maria, Gesu Bambino, In the Bleak Midwinter, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, O Holy Night, O Jesus So Gentle, Jesus So Sweet!, Sheep May Safely Graze, The Virgin's Slumber Song

Voicing: Medium High

Philip Brunelle : American Arias - Mezzo-Soprano

Review: The Boosey & Hawkes catalog is one of the greatest treasures of contemporary American vocal literature. This major new series celebrates greatness in American opera, with arias from Carlisle Floyd's Susannah, Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress, John Adams' Nixon in China, Leonard Bernstein's Trouble in Tahiti, Dominick Argento's Postcard from Morocco, and other operas by Argento and Floyd, Jack Beeson, Ned Rorem and other American composers.American Arias is suitable for professional and college-level singers, ideal for recitals and auditions, and an essential resource for the study of the American opera repertoire. The series presents many arias that have never been published outside of the original complete vocal scores. There are approximately 20 arias per volume. Each collection includes commentary on the operas and arias, and a CD of recorded piano accompaniments.

Songlist: Baba's Aria and Monologue (THE RAKE'S PROGRESS), Bellino's Aria (CASANOVA'S HOMECOMING), Consuelo's Dream (I WAS LOOKING AT THE CEILING...), Estella's Aria (MISS HAVISHAM'S FIRE), A Foreign Singer in a Waiting Station (POSTCARD FROM MOROCCO), La anunciacion (EL NINO), Leila's Song: Alone (Again or at Last) (I WAS LOOKING AT THE CEILING...), Ma's Song (THE TENDER LAND)-, Mother Rainey's Aria (THE SWEET BYE AND BYE), Mrs. Klinghoffer's Aria (THE DEATH OF KLINGHOFFER), Nazimova's Aria (THE DREAM OF VALENTINO), The Norway Aria (BERTHA)-, Rose's Air (THE SHOEMAKER'S HOLIDAY), Shaun, do not go (THE PICNIC)-, A Simple Song (MASS), There is a garden (TROUBLE IN TAHITI), Tina's Aria (THE ASPERN PAPERS), What a movie! (TROUBLE IN TAHITI

Voicing: Mezzo-Soprano
Style: Opera

Richard Walters : 15 Easy Christmas Carol Arrangements - High Voice

Review: These fresh arrangements were designed especially for the needs of the progressing student in traditional/classical voice study.

Songlist: Away In Manger, Coventry Carol, The First Noel, Good Christian Friends, Rejoice, He Is Born, In The Bleak Midwinter, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, It Came Across a Midnight Clear, Joseph, Dearest Joseph Mine, O Come, Little Children, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Once In Royal David's City, Silent Night, Still, Still, Still, Sussex Carol

Voicing: High
Style: Standards

Richard Walters : 15 Easy Christmas Carol Arrangements - Low Voice

Review: Fresh arrangements for first and second year voice students, with intermediate level piano parts. Beyond educational use, it goes without saying that carols make excellent church solos.

Songlist: Away in a Manger, Coventry Carol, The First Noel, Good Christian Friends, Rejoice, He Is Born, In the Bleak Midwinter, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, It Came upon the Midnight Clear, Joseph, Dearest Joseph Mine, O Come, Little Children, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Once in Royal David's City, Silent Night, Still, Still, Still, Sussex Carol

Voicing: Low

Richard Walters : Classical Carols - High Voice

Review: Lovely, fresh, artistic arrangements that truly make art songs of Christmas carols. Accompaniment CD includes complete performances as well as accompaniments. Includes eight solos and two duets, with four of the carols requiring either flute or violin obbligato.

Songlist: Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Deck The Hall, The First Noel, The Holly And The Ivy, I Saw Three Ships, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, Les Anges Dans Nos Campagnes, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Once In Royal David's City, Wexford Carol

Voicing: High
Style: Classical

Richard Walters : Classical Singers Christmas - High Voice

Review: Christmas music selected especially for the classical singer. For High Voices. In addition to piano accompaniments and full performances playable on both your CD player and computer, this enhanced CD also includes tempo adjustment and key changes.

Songlist: O Holy Night, The Virgin's Slumber Song, Ermuntre Dich, Mein Schwacher Geist, I Stand Here at the Cradleside, Schlafendes Jesuskind, Jesus of Nazareth, The Birthday of a King, In the Bleak Midwinter, Silent Night

Voicing: High
Style: Classical

Richard Walters : Gilbert & Sullivan For Singers - Soprano Edition

Review: W.S. Gilbert wrote the words, Arthur Sullivan composed the music, and together they revolutionized theatre music in English. This new series presents songs and arias from their timeless operettas, collected by voice type. There are 15-17 songs per volume, with the most famous excerpts peppered by beautiful, less known choices. The edition includes notes about the plot context of each selection. The piano accompaniments on the companion CDs were recorded by Laura Ward. Includes songs and arias from The Gondoliers, The Grand Duke, Iolanthe, HMS Pinafore, The Mikado, Patience, The Pirates of Penzance, Princess Ida, Ruddigore, The Sorcerer, Utopia Unlimited, The Yeomen of the Guard.

Songlist: How Would I Play This Part, So Ends My Dream, A Simple Sailor Lowly Born, Sorry Her Lot Who Loves Too Well, The Sun Whose Rays Are All Ablaze, I Cannot Tell What This Love May Be, Love Is A Plaintive Song, Poor Wandring One, Oh Goodness Wise, I Built Upon A Rock, A LAdy FAir Of Lineage High, If Somebody There Chanced To Be, When He Is Here, Happy Young Heart, Tis Done I Am A Bride

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Opera

Richard Walters : Standard Vocal Literature - Mezzo-Soprano

Review: This series is an introduction to art song in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Each volume has a different song list, and includes 30 selections in appropriate keys. Beyond art song, each collection includes two carefully chosen opera arias, an oratorio aria, and an operetta aria by Gilbert & Sullivan. Also included are two enhanced CDs, giving you the ability to not only play the accompaniments on both your CD player and computer, but they are also CD-ROMs that are capable of playing the tracks at different tempos and in different keys when played on the computer. This edition is for Mezzo-Sopranos / Altos.

Songlist: When Daises Pied, Come Again Sweet Love, Flow My Tears, Weep You You No More Sad Fountains, If Music Be The Food Of Love, Nymphs And Shepards, Fair House Of Joy, It Was A Lover And His Lass, Love's Philosophy, Silent Noon, Ouvre Ton Coeur, Clair De Lune, Mandoline, Plaisir D'Amour, Immer Leiser Wird Mein Sculummer, Als Luise Die Briefe Ihres, Ungetreuen Liebhabers Verbrannte, An Die Nachtigall, Der Tod Und Das Madchen, Du Ring An Meinem Finger, Zueignung, Dolente Immagine Di Fille Mia, O Del Mio Amato Ben, Cara E Dolce - Scarlatti, Se Nel Ben Sempre Incostante, El Pano Moruno, La Maja Dolorosa, Voi Che Sapete, Che Faro Senza Euridice, When Frederic Was A Little Lad, and more

Voicing: Mezzo-Soprano
Style: Classical

Richard Walters : Standard Vocal Literature - Soprano

Review: This series is an introduction to art song in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Each volume has a different song list, and includes 30 selections in appropriate keys. Beyond art song, each collection includes two carefully chosen opera arias, an oratorio aria, and an operetta aria by Gilbert & Sullivan. Also included are two enhanced CDs, giving you the ability to not only play the accompaniments on both your CD player and computer, but they are also CD-ROMs that are capable of playing the tracks at different tempos and in different keys when played on the computer. This edition is for Sopranos.

Songlist: Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind, Where The Bee Sucks, Come Again Sweet Love, Flow My Tears, The Silver Swan, I Attempt From Love's Sickness, If Music Be The Food Of Love, It Was A Lover And His Lass, Love's Philosophy, Weep You No More, Apres Un Reve, Chanson d'amour, Si Mes Vers Avaient Des Ailes, Plaiser D'amour, Vergebliches Standchen, Wie Melodien Zieht Es Mir, Das Veichen, Du Bist Die Ruh, Gretchen am Spinnrade, Breit' Ober Mein Haupt, L'abbandono, Intorno All'idol mio, Come L'allodoletta, Ridente La Calma, El Majo Discreto, Del Cabello Mas Sutil, Deh Vieni, Non Tardar, Le Nozze Di Fiagaro, O Mio Babbino Caro, Gianni Scicchi, and more

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Classical

Sally K. Albrecht : Songs of Love, Music, and Nature

Review: Alfred Music is excited to present this superb collection of vocal solos exclusively for female voices. From a touching American folk song to dramatic seasonal portraits of autumn and winter, youill find something for everyone in this wonderful and varied collection. A perfect choice for studio and stage. Titles: Autumn * The Moon * Mother, Please Explain * Music Speaks * Oh, No! * Poor Boy * Remember My Song * Shooting Star * Why Does the Willow Tree Weep? * Winter Song.

Songlist: Autumn, The Moon, Mother, Please Explain, Music Speaks, Oh, No!, Poor Boy, Remember My Song, Shooting Star, Why Does the Willow Tree Weep?, WinterSong

Steven Stolen and Richard Walters : English Songs - Renaissance to Baroque - High Voice

Review: An excellent collection of 34 songs, especially useful in teaching students. This collection is a good alternative or companion to the standard Baroque Italian songs and arias. Now with recorded accompaniments on included CD by pianist Laura Ward.

Songlist: Have You Seen But a White Lily Grow?, Pastime With Good Company, Willow Song, Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind, O Come, O Come, My Dearest, Thou Soft Flowing Avon, When Daisies Pied, Whither Runneth My Sweetheart, Tell Me No More, Fair, If You Expect Admiring, Jack and Joan, Flow My Tears, Weep You No More, Sad Fountains, What If I Never Speed?, Since First I Saw Your Face, The Silver Swan, Come and Trip It, Here Amid the Shady Woods, Let Me Wander Not Unseen, Where E'er You Walk, Fain Would I Change That Note, As I Walked Forth One Summer Day, In Sherwood Lived Stout Robin Hood, How Happy Art Thou, It Was a Lover and His Lass, My Lovely Celia, Diaphenia, Rest Sweet Nymphs, Hark! The Echoing Air, I Attempt from Love's Sickness, and more

Voicing: High
Style: Classical

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Coloratura Soprano

Review: 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 world's 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.

Songlist: Volta la terrea fronte alle stele, Caro nome che il mio cor, Una donna a quindici anni, Ah, non credea mirarti, Qui la voce sua soave, So anch'io la virtu magica, Regnava nel silenzio

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Opera

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Coloratura Soprano Vol. 2

Review: Cantolopera books include versions for voice and piano of the world's most famous arias, plus plots and translations. 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 a performance by an established artist.

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Classical

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Dramatic Soprano

Review: 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 world's 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.

Songlist: L'altra notte in fondo al mare, Suicidio!, Tu, tu, piccolo Iddio, Vissi d'arte, In questa reggia, Morro, ma prima in grazia, Pace, pace mio Dio, Una macchia...e qui tutt'ora!

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Opera

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Dramatic Soprano Vol. 2

Review: Cantolopera books include versions for voice and piano of the world's most famous arias, plus plots and translations. 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 a performance by an established artist.

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Classical

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Lyric Soprano

Review: 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 world's 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.

Songlist: Je dis que rien ne m'epouvante, Ebben? N'andro lontana, Qual fiamma - Stridono lassu, O mio babbino caro, Mi chiamano Mimi, Donde lieta usci, Tu che di gel sei cinta, Merce, dilette amiche, Egli non riede ancora...Non so le tetre immagini

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Classical

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Lyric Soprano Vol. 2

Review: Cantolopera books include versions for voice and piano of the world's most famous arias, plus plots and translations. 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 a performance by an established artist.

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Classical

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Mezzo-Soprano Vol. 1

Review: Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.

Songlist: Che faro senz Euridice, O don fatale, Re dell'abisso affrettati, Stride la vampa, Voi che sapete, Di tanti palpiti, Oh mio Fernando!, Una voce poco fa, Non so piu cosa son, cosa faccio

Voicing: Mezzo-Soprano
Style: Opera

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Mezzo-Soprano Vol. 2

Review: Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.

Songlist: Connais-tu le pays?, L'amour est un oiseau rebelle, Pres des remparts de Seville, Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix, Voie lo sapete, o mamma

Voicing: Mezzo-Soprano
Style: Opera

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Mezzo-Soprano Vol. 3

Review: With both recorded full performances and orchestra accompaniments, this book presents the standard voice and piano reduction of each aria, a short plot summary and translation.

Songlist: Canzone del velo, En vain pour ?viter, Esser madre ? un inferno, Se Romeo t'uccise un figlio, Stella del marinar!, Werther! - Je vous ?cris de ma petite chambre

Voicing: Mezzo-Soprano
Style: Classical

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Soprano Vol. 1

Review: Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.

Songlist: Casta Diva, Un bel di vedremo, Porgi, amor, qualche ristoro, L'altra notte in fodo al marc, Suicidio!, Mi tradi quell'alma ingrata, Convien partir, Ebben?... N'andro lontana

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Opera

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Soprano Vol. 2

Review: Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the "Compagnia d'Opera Italiana" Orchestra and the performers.

Songlist: Ah! non credea mirarti, Ave Maria, Batti batti, o bel Masetto, Je dis que rien ne m'epouvante, Regnava nel silenzio, Stizzoso, mio stizzoso, Volta la terrea fronte alle stelle

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Opera

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Soprano Vol. 4

Review: With both recorded full performances and orchestra accompaniments, this book presents the standard voice and piano reduction of each aria, a short plot summary and translation.

Songlist: Come in quest'ora bruna, Donde lieta usc?, Eccomi in lieta vesta...-Oh! quante volte, oh!, Egli non riede ancora! - Non so le tetre immagini, Nel villaggio d'Edgar, Piangete voi? - Al dolce guidami castel natio, Qual fiamma - Stridono lass?

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Classical

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Arias for Soprano Vol. 5

Review:

Songlist: Che tua madre dovra, Il etait un Roi de Thule - Ah! Je ris de me voir si belle, La mamma morta, Pace, pace, mio Dio!, Tu, tu, piccolo Iddio!, Una macchia... e qui tuttora!

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Opera

Various Composers : Cantolopera - Belcanto Arias for Soprano

Review: This edition includes vocal scores and a CD containing a complete version as well as an accompaniment-only version. It includes the lyrics and background notes in Italian and English and information on the Compagnia d'Opera Italiana.

Songlist: Bel raggio lusinghier (Semiramide), Der Holle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (Die Zauberflote), Regnava nel silenzio (Lucia di Lammermoor), Al dolce guidami castel natio and Piangete voi? (Anna Bolena), E strano! e strano! and Ah fors' e lui che l'anima (La traviata)

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Opera

Various Composers : Famous Soprano Arias

Review: Songbirds unite! MMO's best-selling vocal album ever is now beautifully remastered in digital stereo! These classic soprano aria accompaniments, drawn from the greatest operatic repertoire, are well worth the effort to learn - and Mr. Wustman, your world-famous accompanist, makes it a comfortable workout for the vocal chords!

Songlist: Die Zauberflote -Act II, Le Nozze di Figaro -Act IV, La Boheme - Act I, La Boheme - Act II, Madam Butterfly -Act II, Gianni Schicchi, La Traviata -Act III, Othello -Act Iv, Falstaff -Act III, Der Freischutz, Louise, Manon -Act II, Faust -Act III

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Opera

Various Composers : Mezzo-Soprano Classical Contest Solos

Review: This outstanding series is an encouragement to young singers in preparing a vocal solo. Songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type, after consulting many official state contest repertoire lists. Each volume includes Five art songs in English, one African-American Spiritual, one art song in Spanish, one art song in German, two art songs in italian, new editions and engravings of all songs, historical notes on each composer represented, interpretive suggestions for each song, translations for study and a preface on 'learning a song.' Each enhanced CD includes beautiful performances of each song by talented professional artists, excellent recorded accompaniment tracks for practice, pronunciation lessons in German, Italian and Spanish. In addition to piano accompaniments playable on both your CD player and computer, the enhanced CD also includes tempo adjustment and transposition softward for CD-ROM compute use only. This edition is for Mezzo-Sopranos/Altos.

Songlist: An Die Musik, The Blue Bell, He Shall Feed His Flock 0, My Lord What A Lovely Morning, Now Is The Month Of Maying, Nymphs And Shepards, Ombra Mai Fu, Porque Toco El Pndero, Silent Noon, Vergin Tutto Amor

Voicing: Mezzo-Soprano
Style: Classical

Various Composers : Soprano Classical Contest Solos

Review: This outstanding series is an encouragement to young singers in preparing a vocal solo. Songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type, after consulting many official state contest repertoire lists. Each volume includes Five art songs in English, one African-American Spiritual, one art song in Spanish, one art song in German, two art songs in italian, new editions and engravings of all songs, historical notes on each composer represented, interpretive suggestions for each song, translations for study and a preface on 'learning a song.' Each enhanced CD includes beautiful performances of each song by talented professional artists, excellent recorded accompaniment tracks for practice, pronunciation lessons in German, Italian and Spanish. In addition to piano accompaniments playable on both your CD player and computer, the enhanced CD also includes tempo adjustment and transposition softward for CD-ROM computer use only. This edition is for Sopranos.

Songlist: Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Do Not Go My Love, I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly, El Tra La La Y El Punteado, Se Tu M'ami, It Was A Lover And His Lass, Lachen Und Weinen, Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento, Solvejg's Song, Tis The Last Rose Of Summer

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Classical

Various Composers : Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias - Medium High Voices

Review: For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a first-time student to purchase. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment. For ease of practice, carefully prepared accompaniments are also recorded on CD by John Keene, a New York-based concert accompanist and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States for radio and television. Educated at the University of Southern California, Keene has taught accompanying at the university level and collaborated with Gian Carlo Menotti and Thea Musgrave on productions of their operas.

Songlist: Per La Gloria D'adoravi, Amarilli, Mia Bella, Alma Del Core, Comme Raggio Di Sol, Sebben Crudele, Vittoria Mio Core, Danza Danza Fanciulla Gentile, Vergin Tutto Amor, Caro Mio Ben, O Del Mio Dolce Ardor, Che Fiero Costume, Pur Dicesti, O Bocca Bella, Il Mio Bel Foco, Non Posso Disperar, Lasciatemi Morire, Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento, Se Tu M'Ami, Se Sospiri, Nina, O Cessate Di Piaagarmi, Gia Il Sole Dal Gange, Le Violette - Scarlatti, Se Florindo E Fedele, Pieta Signore, Tu Lo Sai

Voicing: Medium High
Style: Opera

Various Composers : Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias - Medium Low Voices

Review: For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a first-time student to purchase. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment. For ease of practice, carefully prepared accompaniments are also recorded on CD by John Keene, a New York-based concert accompanist and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States for radio and television. Educated at the University of Southern California, Keene has taught accompanying at the university level and collaborated with Gian Carlo Menotti and Thea Musgrave on productions of their operas.

Songlist: Per La Gloria d'Adorarvi, Amarilli, Mia Bella, Alma Del Core, Comme Raggip Di Sol, Sebben Crudele, Vittooria Mio Core, Danza Danza Fanciulla Gentile, Vergin Tutto Amor, Caro Mio Ben, O Del Mio Dolce Ardor, Che Fiero Costume, Pur Dicesti O Bocca Bella, Il Mio Bel Foco, Non Posso Disperar, Lasciatemi Morire, Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento, Se Tu M'ami Se Sospiri, Nina, Pieta Signore, Gia Il Sole Dal Gange, Le Violette, O Cessate Di Piagarmi, Tu Lo Sai, Se Florindo e' edele

Voicing: Low Medium
Style: Opera

Vicki Tucker Courtney : Contemporary Art Songs for Women

Review: Ten beautiful settings for female voices of any age, featuring texts by female poets. This unique book offers each piece in both high and low keys. Equally appropriate for the mature recital singer and the developing voice. Titles: Chimes * The Christmas Letter * A Fancy * Gifts * I Am the Wind * Repetition * Rhapsody * What Do the Stars Do? * What Would I Give? * Will There Really Be a Morning?

Vincenzo Bellini : Cantolopera - Bellini Arias for Soprano

Review: With standard vocal/piano aria editions, plot notes and English translations, and with a CD of full performances and orchestral accompaniments.

Songlist: I puritani, La Sonnabula, Il Pirata, Norma, Biografie degli esecutori, idiec del CD

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Classical

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : Cantolopera - Arias for Soprano

Review: This series of aria collections contains CDs of full performances with orchestra, and orchestral accompaniment tracks for practice and study. There are plot notes in English and translations for study, as well as standard vocal/piano reduction editions of each aria.

Songlist: Come scoglio immoto resta, Deh, vieni, non tardar, Der H?lle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen, Ei parte... senti... - Per piet?, ben mio, perdona, Mi trad? quell'alma ingrata, Non mi dir, bell'idol mio, Una donna a quindici anni

Voicing: Soprano
Style: Classical

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : Mozart Arias for Soprano

Review: Ten lyric arias with recorded accompaniments (Robert L. Larsen, pianist). Edited by Robert L. Larsen and Richard Walters. With historical notes, plot synopses, and translations (by Marth Gerhart) for study. Contents: Zeffiretti lusinghieri - S'altro che lagrime - Pupille amate - Welche Wonne, w

Songlist: Ach, ich fühl's, Porgi, amor from Le Nozze di Figaro, Batti, batti, o bel Masetto from Don Giovanni, Deh Vieni, Non Tardar, Pupille amate from Lucio Silla, S'altro che lagrime from La Clemenza di Tito, Vedrai, Carino, Welche Wonne, welche lust from Die Entführung aus dem Serail, Zeffiretti lusinghieri from Idomeneo, Una donna a quindici anni from Cosi fan tutte

Voicing: Soprano

Joan Frey Boytim : The First Book of Soprano Solos - Part II

Review: More great teaching material at the same level as the first volume. Over 30 songs in each volume with no song duplicated between voice types. A student could easily begin either in The First Book or The First Book Part II, or the books may be used concurrently. Book includes access to online recordings of piano accompaniments for each piece.

Songlist: Andenken (I Think of Thee) (Beethoven), Ave Maria (O Lord, Most Holy) (Abt), Charmant Papillon (Charming Butterfly) (Campra), Come And Trip It (Handel), Come To The Fair (Martin), Drift Down, Drift Down (Ronald), Grandma (Chanler), Animal Crackers (Hageman), Here Amid the Shady Woods (Handel), How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings (Liddle), Lachen und Weinen (Laughing and Crying) (Schubert), The Last Rose of Summer (Miliken/Flotow), La Pastorella (Shepherd Maid) (Schubert), Per Non Penar (For My Heart's Peace) D'astorga, Petit Noël (Little Noel) (Louis), Quella Barbara Catena (This Hard Bondage) (Ciampi), Romance (Debussy), A Spirit Flower (Campbell-Tipton), When I Was Seventeen (Swedish Folksong), Orpheus With His Lute, Gesù Bambino (The Infant Jesus), When Daisies Pied (Arne), Solvejg's Song (Grieg), None But The Lonely Heart (Nur Wer Die Sehnsucht Kennt), Op. 6, O Saviour, Hear Me! (Gluck), To A Wild Rose, The Crying of Water (Campbell-Tipton), Intorno All'idol Mio, A Nun Takes the Veil (Barber), Bliss (Schubert), and more

Voicing: Soprano

Nicola Vaccai : Practical Method of Italian Singing - High Soprano

Review: These famous methods are now available with a CD of piano accompaniments. In addition, the enhanced CD also includes tempo adjustment software for computer use.

Voicing: Soprano

Richard Walters : 12 Christmas Favorites - High Voice

Review: Christmas music selected especially for the classical singer. For High Voices. In addition to piano accompaniments and full performances playable on both your CD player and computer, this enhanced CD also includes tempo adjustment and key changes.

Songlist: Caroling, Caroling, The Christmas Song, Do You Hear What I Hear, Gesu Bambino, Go, Tell It in the Mountain, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, I Wonder as I Wander, I'll Be Home for Christmas, O Holy Night, Silver Bells, Some Children See Him, White Christmas

Voicing: High
Style: Classical

Robert L. Larsen : Selected Opera Arias

Review: Many students only need a few opera arias in their vocal study. Selected Opera Arias extracts 10 arias useful to the typical voice student from the G. Schirmer Opera Anthology, with plot notes, translations and IPA, and combines them with the diction lessons recorded by top coaches in New York, and accompaniments recorded by coaches on staff at Lyric Opera of Chicago. The voice student gets a value priced, complete package for the very best instruction. LA BOHÈME: Mi chiamano Mimi - Quando men vo - DON GIOVANNI: Batti, batti, o bel Masetto - FAUST: Ah! Je ris de me voir (The Jewel Song) - FIDELIO: O wär' ich schon mit dir vereint - GIANNI SCHICCHI: O mio babbino caro - GIULIO CESARE: Piangero la sorte mia - LE NOZZE DI FIGARO: Deh vieni, non tardar - ROM...O ET JULIETTE: Ah! Je veux vivre - DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE: Ach, ich fuhl's.

Songlist: Mi chiamano Mimì from LA BOHÈME, Quando men vo from LA BOHÈME, Batti, batti, o bel Masetto from DON GIOVANNI, Ah! Je ris de me voir (The Jewel Song) from FAUST, O wär'ich schon mit dir vereint from FIDELIO, O mio babbino caro from GIANNI SCHICCHI, Piangerò la sorte mia from GIULIO CESARE, Deh vieni, non tardar from LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, Ah! Je veux vivre from ROM...O AND JULIETTE, Ach, ich fühl's from DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE

Voicing: Soprano

Robert L. Larsen : Selected Opera Arias

Review: Many students only need a few opera arias in their vocal study. Selected Opera Arias extracts 10 arias useful to the typical voice student from the G. Schirmer Opera Anthology, with plot notes, translations and IPA, and combines them with the diction lessons recorded by top coaches in New York, and accompaniments recorded by coaches on staff at Lyric Opera of Chicago. The voice student gets a value priced, complete package for the very best instruction.

Songlist: Una voce poco fa from IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA, L'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Habanera) from CARMEN, Près des remparts de Séville (Seguidilla) from CARMEN, Smanie implacabili from COSÌ FAN TUTTE, When I am laid in earth from DIDO AND AENEAS, Faites-lui mes aveux from FAUST, Non so più cosa son from LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, Voi, che sapete from LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, Che farò senza Euridice? from ORFEO ED EURIDICE, Must the winter come so soon? from VANESSA

Voicing: Mezzo-Soprano

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : Mozart Arias for Mezzo-Soprano

Review: Ten lyric arias with recorded accompaniments accessible for streaming or download online (Robert L. Larsen, pianist). Edited by Robert L. Larsen and Richard Walters. With historical notes, plot synopses, and translations (by Martha Gerhart) for study.

Songlist: Non so più cosa son from Le Nozze di Figaro, Parto, parto from La Clemenza di Tito, Smanie implacabili from Così fan tutte, Son reo: l'error confesso from Mitridate, Re di Ponto, Torna di Tito a lato from La Clemenza di Tito, Va, l'error mio palesa from Mitridate, Re di Ponto, Deh, per questo istante solo from La Clemenza di Tito, Il capro e la capretta from Le Nozze di Figaro, È amore un ladroncello from Così fan tutte, Voi, Che Sapete

Voicing: Mezzo-Soprano