Mezzo-Soprano-This landmark publication collects arias and role excerpts from operas by John Adams Benjamin Britten Carlisle Floyd Richard Strauss and many other composers published by Boosey & Hawkes. Includes extensive plot notes and translations.

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. 8 operatic showstoppers have been selected from works as diverse as Orfeo Et Euridice Il Trovatore and Marriage Of Figaro 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 orthe ideal way to introduce your voice to the wonders and rigors of the Opera.