Cantolopera is an exceptional new series of book/CD packs offering a fresh approach to great opera repertoire. The books include versions for voice and piano of the world's 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 and background information on the orchestra and performers. CONTENTS:

Celeste Aïda - from Aïda

Di quella pira - from Il Trovatore

Esultate -from Otello

Parmi veder le lacrime - from Rigoletto

Questo o Quella - from Rigoletto

La donna e mobile - from Rigoletto

Di' tu se fedele - from Un ballo in maschera

Quando le sere al placido - from Luisa Miller

Ah, la paterna mano - from Macbeth