Schirmer American Aria Anthology Tenor

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.

Contents: AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS: This is my box • AMISTAD: The moonlight died • ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA: The breaking of so great a thing • DOWN IN THE VALLEY: And where is the one who will mourn me • FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS: Del destino • THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES: Aria of the Worm • THE GOOD SOLDIER SCHWEIK: I never felt so good before, Who will go to the war when it comes • GOYA: Ah, do not laugh, Oh, yes, I love her, Out of my dreams • THE GREAT GATSBY