Giuseppe Verdi's Il Trovatore was based on a play by Gutierrez adapted by Salvtor Cammerano. Although the critics may complain about its lack of subtlety - it is filled with exactly the kinds of twists and unlikely coincidences that form the modern jokey stereotype of opera - 'Il Trovatore' will always be an audience favorite because of its wealth of great music. Verdi was stirred to the height of his inspiration by this work and from its premiere it was an even greater success than its predecessor 'Rigoletto'. The importance of Verdi's 'Il Trovatore' lies in its music; it displays some of the most ingratiating and beautiful melodies he ever wrote. This edition ofthe Vocal Score is in Italian with an English translation by Natasha McFarren and an essay by E. Irenaeus Stevenson.

Several of the most popular choruses from famous Operas for SATB choir. Compiled and edited by Kurt Adler. Includes the Triumphal Chorus from Aida the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin and the Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore. Where the original is not in English an English version is also offered.

Piano Vocal Score and CD with instrumental and vocal versions. Par VERDI GIUSEPPE. 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 andbackground information on the orchestra and the performers. This unique and exciting series gives you the chance to learn some of the greatest arias of Giuseppe Verdi with full orchestral backing tracks. A selection of operatic showstoppers have been selected and presented in full notation with concert accompaniments for Piano. Furthermore, a professionally recorded CD is included that features the full-scale orchestral arrangement of each aria so you can experience the power and magic of a grand-scale performance. There's even a version of each featuring an established singer so you can hear the piece in full. An excellent rehearsal tool, or the ideal way to introduce your voice to the wonders and rigors of the Opera./ Recueil / Chant et Piano

Vocal SCore / Hard Cover. Par VERDI GIUSEPPE. Opera Completa Per Canto E Pianoforte Rilegato/ Répertoire / Chant et Piano

Music Minus One Soprano-More Verdi classics for Soprano and Orchestra including great classics from Il Trovatore La Forza del Destino Don Carlo and Un Ballo in Maschera. Enjoy! Includes an expansive newly engraved vocal score printed on high-quality ivory paper and a CD G graphics-enabled compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) in digital stereo followed by digital stereo orchestral accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Performed by Zvetelina Vassileva soprano Accompaniment: Orchestra of the Sofia National Opera Conductor: Nayden Todorov