This landmark series, the first multi-volume aria anthology devoted entirely to the topic, collects
compelling, useful, singer-friendly excerpts from the best of a distinctly American musical tradition. Plot notes and basic
information about each opera are included. Opera composers such as Samuel Barber, William Bolcom, Douglas Moore, Virgil Thomson
and Kurt Weill are represented. The operas of Gian Carlo Menotti are particularly present, with 26 arias from nine operas
in the series. Additionally, attractive, performable arias are included from important works such as Regina, A Streetcar Named
Desire, The Ghosts of Versailles, The Great Gatsby, and Little Women. Stephen Sondheim graciously agreed to make new aria
editions of two pieces from Sweeney Todd (The Contest in the Tenor volume and Epiphany in the Baritone/Bass volume) for this
series. A majority of the music in the four volumes has never before been available outside the vocal scores; a significant
number of the arias were especially adapted for this edition. Some arias in the series have never been in print at all before
now. Many arias are appropriate for college student singers.
G. Schirmer G Schirmer American Aria Anthology For Tenor Voice Features:
- 200 pages
- Size: 12" x 9"
- Editor: Richard Walters
- ISBN: 063404477X
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