for solo voice and orchestra-An intense reflection on romantic passion and loss Anders Hillborg?s ?lontano in sonno? for Voice (Mezzosoprano/Soprano) and orchestra sets sonnets by Petrarch. Originally written for Anne Sofie von Otter this 15-minute work unfolds slowly the Voice floating over a gleaming unearthly soundscape lit from within by glass Harmonica. ?Hillborg has never shied away from the heavenly and the dazzling and once again has developed a singular musical space... The text (taken from Petrarch?s Sonnets) revolves around the conflict between pleasant memory and the painfulabsence? A blisteringly beautiful work!? - Dagens Nyheter (Martin Nyström) 20 December 2003.

This unique and exciting series gives you the chance to learn some of the greatest arias of the Opera tradition with full orchestral backing tracks. A selection of operatic showstoppers have been 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.

Ed. E. Battaglia-Nicola Vaccai's Practical Vocal Method (Mezzo-Soprano Baritone) is complete and scrupulous providing an ideal preparation for a certain type of 'pre-Rossinian vocalism' which is attracting renewed interest. This edition is a critical and technical revision of the composer's original work by Elio Battaglia.The completeness and centrality of Vaccai's method is further demonstrated by the practical examples on the accompanying CD. The CD contains a recording of the whole method for both female and male voice.

G. Schirmer Opera Anthology-Carefully chosen arias to anticipate the needs of singers teachers and coaches for years to come. Includes historical notes plot synopses and translations for study. Edited by Robert L. Larsen.

Lenaustemninger / Lenau Moods for Mezzo-Soprano and String Quartet was composed by Rued Langgaard in 1917 (BVN 138). Text by Thor Lange. Critical edition by Bendt Viinholt Nielsen / The Rued Langgaard Edition.

Cette série historique ouvre vistasof répertoire passionnant stimulant et enrichissant pour le chanteur exigeants et aventureux. Comme pour les volumes de compagnie Peters d'airs d'opéra français, cette série russe présente de nombreux arias justement célèbres, mais les alsojuxtaposes avec d'autres joyaux moins connus qui méritent une plus grande reconnaissance undoutedly. Une grande partie du répertoire choisi est parfaitement adapté à des fins d'audition, de sorte que chaque volume est un véritable trésor pour les chanteurs professionnels et les étudiants. / Mezzo-Soprano

Piano Vocal Score plus CD with instrumental and vocal versions-Arias (Original and English text) Includes free CD of Orchestral Accompaniment and a Version sung by an established Artist for Reference