Description
Book SynopsisA guide to some of the demanding aria excerpts, with insightful commentary from world-famous artists.
Trade ReviewClark . . . has compiled a guide to opera repertory for solo voice. . . . This work can be compared to Berton Coffin's Singer's Repertoire (2nd ed., 1962), which covers the art song in much the same manner. . . . Recommended.
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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction
Part I. Soprano Arias
1. Lyric Coloratura Nos. 1–14
2. Soubrette Nos. 15–25
3. Lyric Nos. 26–58
4. Dramatic Coloratura Nos. 59–73
5. Full Lyric Nos. 74–87
6. Spinto Nos. 88–95
7. Dramatic Nos. 96–106
Part II. Mezzo-Soprano Arias
8. Lyric Coloratura Nos. 1–18
9. Lyric Nos. 19–54
10. Dramatic Nos. 55–87
11. Contralto Nos. 88–99
Part III. Tenor Arias
12. Leggiero Nos. 1–20
13. Lyric Nos. 21–81
14. Spinto Nos. 82–100
15. Dramatic Nos. 101–102
Part IV. Baritone and Bass Arias
16. Lyric Baritone Nos. 1–39
17. Dramatic Baritone Nos. 40–64
18. Bass-Baritone Nos. 65–83
19. Bass Nos. 84–99
Index A. Arias Listed Alphabetically
Index B. Arias by Opera
Index C. Arias by Language
Index D. Arias by Historical Period
