Arias for Bass-Diction lessons on each aria in the series recorded by top language coaches from the Metropolitan Opera and the Juilliard School plus International Phonetic Alphabet and word for word translations.With these book/CDpackages that match the standard aria collections edited by Robert L. Larsen any singer anywhere has access to the best diction coaching available at a very affordable price. Each aria is recorded twice. In the first version thecoach recites the text as an actor would speak it showing flow of the language and the mood. The second version is a slow deliberate lesson allowing time for the student to repeat each line. These experienced language coachesadapt the ?R? in German and French in the slow versions for singers. They also are very sensitive to liaisons between word sounds in the musical settings. The book includes International Phonetic Alphabet for each aria and wordfor word translations.The native speaking professional diction coaches from the Metropolitan Opera and the Juilliard School are: Corradina Caporello for Italian Pierre Vallet for French Irene Spiegelman for German Kathryn LaBouff for English Yveta Synek Graff for Czech and Gina Levinson for Russian. Companion to 50481101 Arias for Bass.

Of the four episodes of the 'Ring Cycle' 'Die Walkure' is most often performed separately and may be Wagner's best-loved work. The source of this affection is certainly the sensitive depictions of Siegmund and Sieglinde's loveand the father-daughter relationship of Wotan and Brünnhilde.Siegmund stumbles into an unfamiliar house Sieglinde's for shelter and the two fall for each other quickly. However Sieglinde's husband (from a forcedmarriage) Hunding is a kinsman of Siegmund's foes and challenges Siegmund to a duel. Sieglinde gives Hunding a sleeping potion and the two realise they are brother and sister. Siegmund claims Sieglinde as his bride. Watching Wotan and Fricka tell Brünnhilde that she must defend Hunding's marriage rights. Brünnhilde sets out to observe the lovers. When Sieglinde falls asleep Brünnhilde berates Siegmund but when he argues she decides to help him.Hunding and Siegmund battle when Siegmund is about to win however Wotan appears and shatters his sword; he is killed. Brünnhilde escapes with Sieglinde and the broken sword. Wotan fells Hunding with a wave of his handand leaves to punish Brünnhilde. Sieglinde realises she bears Siegmund's child so takes the pieces of the sword and rushes off into the forest to hide. Brünnhilde herself flees to the Valkyries' Rock to hide but Wotan fins herand sentences her to become a mortal woman: she must lie in sleep to be claimed by any man who finds her but behind a wall of fire that only the bravest hero can pierce. This is the Schirmer edition of the Libretto inthe original German with an nglish translation by Stewart Robb.

Benjamin Britten is widely held to be one of the greatest opera composers of the 20th century. His works are regularl performed in opera houses throughout the world and many of the arias have become essential repertoire for students and professional singers.This second book includes arias from the famous operas The Little Sweep The Turn of the Screw and A Midsummer Night?s Dream. The German singing translations are also included.

Music Minus One Soprano-John Wustman brings you a collection of truly awe-inspiring oratorio arias - including selections from 'The Creation' and 'Elijah.' Includes a high-quality printed vocal score and a compact disc with stereo accompaniments to each piece. Accompaniment: John Wustman piano Includes: Mass No. 18 in C minor KV427 (KV417a) No. 14: 'Alleluia' Mass No. 18 in C minor KV427 (KV417a) No. 14: 'Et incarnatus est' Die Schapfung (The Creation) HobXXI/2: 'On Mighty Wings' Die Schapfung (The Creation) HobXXI/2: 'With Verdure Clad' Elias (Elijah) op. 70: 'Hear ye Israel!' St. Matthau Passion (St. Matthew Passion) BWV244: I/13. 'Ich will dir mein Herze schenken' St. Matthau Passion (St.Matthew Passion) BWV244: I/8. 'Blute nur' Messiah HWV56 - I: 16. 'Rejoice rejoice rejoice greatly' Messiah HWV56 - I: 17. 'Come unto Him' (alt. lyrics to 'He shall feed His flock') Messiah HWV56 - III: 40. 'I know that my Redeemer liveth'

Music by Jerome Kern words by Oscar Hammerstein II. Complete vocal score of the stage musical.

Full Vocal score of Vincenzo Bellini's complete opera Il Pirata. With Italian lyrics and synopsis in Italian English French and German. The story reflects the conflict between Guelfs and Ghibellines mainly between Manfred the illegitimate son of Frederick II of Swabia and Charles of Anjou brother of Louis IX the king of France. The story set in the period immediately after the death of Manfred concerns the clash between two men: on the one hand Gualtiero one of Manfred’s followers and Imogene’s former lover now outlawed and forced to be a pirate; on the other Ernesto a duke loyal to the new Angevin king who withperverse guile has succeeded in marrying Imogene.

Benjamin Britten is widely held to be one of the greatest opera composers if the twentieth century His works are regularly performed in opera houses throughout the world and many of the arias have become essential repertoire for students and professional singers. This anthology comprises six beautiful arias for Bass/Baritone Voice with Piano Accompaniment and is filled with character expression and intensity and will certainly enrich the repertoire of the advancing Bass/Baritone singer’s repertoire.

Libretto by Michel Carne and Jules Barbier after the poem by Goethe. English version by Ruth and Thomas Martin.

As with many other libretti by Pietro Metastasio ?Ezio? was also set to music several times besides Handel by Nicola Porpora in 1728 and Christoph Willibald Gluck in 1750. As the historical events from late antiquity surrounding the Western Roman General Aëtius who had defeated the Huns under Attila on the Catalaunian Fields had largely fallen into oblivion by the 18th century they merely form a backdrop to the highly-dramatic ?Sex and Crime? on the operatic stage. In contrast with the original Roman story ?Ezio? remains alive at the ?happy ending? and the enthusiastic public experienced this version for the first timeon 15 January 1732 in London.However despite this the opera only received five performances during Handel?s lifetime. Handel took the overture from his incomplete opera ?Titus l?Empereur?.Performance material available for hire.Vocal score based on the Halle Handel Edition.Original Italian text with German singing translation underlaid.Figured bass realisation and editorial additions in cue-sized notes.Detailed foreword (Ger/Eng)

Celebrated arias selected from operas a range of composers in five volumes. This volume is compiled by Kurt Adler and is for Tenor Voice. It includes selections from The Magic Flute The Bartered Bride Faust Cosi Fan Tutte Romeo and Juliet and many more operas.

With its famous arias and ensembles Aida has become one of the most popular operas ever written and familiarity only brings new details to the listener's attention. The drama takes place over four acts and the libretto was prepared by Antonio Ghislanzoni based on a text by French author Camille du Locle. This is the Schirmer edition of the Vocal Score with Piano reduction. Italian and English text - English translation by Walter Ducloux.