Maria Callas : Voices of the Opera Series   

Maria Callas was a New York-born Greek soprano and one of the most renowned opera singers of the twentieth century. She combined an impressive bel canto technique with great dramatic gifts. An extremely versatile singer, her repertoire ranged from classical opera seria to the bel canto operas of Donizetti, Bellini, and Rossini; further, to the works of Verdi and Puccini; and, in her early career, the music dramas of Wagner. Her remarkable musical and dramatic talents led to her being hailed as La Divina.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.

Songlist: Ah fors'? lui che l'anima, Ah! non credea mirarti, Ardon gl'incensi, Casta Diva, La luce langue, Merc?, dilette amiche, Suicidio!.., Vissi d'arte

Maria Callas : You're the Voice: Maria Callas   

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.