Lyric Soprano Arias Bk/cd Masterclass

This unique package presents a recorded master class with Metropolitan Opera star Evelyn Lear, coaching young sopranos in 9 favorite arias. The book includes interpretive essays, translations for study, and the standard vocal/piano versions of the arias, with extensive coaching comments in the score. Besides the masterclass with Miss Lear, the CD includes a piano accompaniment for practice. Arias are from La bohème, Don Giovanni, Fidelio, Le nozze di Figaro, Roméo et Juliette, Samson and Die Zauberflöte.