Piano Vocal Score and CD with instrumental and vocal versions. Par VERDI GIUSEPPE. Cantolopera is an exceptional new series of book/CD packs from Ricordi that offers a fresh approach to great opera repertoire. The books include versions for voice and piano of the worlds 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 andbackground information on the orchestra and the performers. This unique and exciting series gives you the chance to learn some of the greatest arias of Giuseppe Verdi with full orchestral backing tracks. A selection of operatic showstoppers have been selected and 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, or the ideal way to introduce your voice to the wonders and rigors of the Opera./ Recueil / Chant et Piano