Play Puccini: 10 Arias for Viola and Piano (with CD) by Giacomo Puccini
Published by Hal Leonard
Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) is one the most beloved composers of Italian opera to ever live, known for iconic operas like ''La boheme'', ''Madama Butterfly'', and ''Turandot''. He wrote in the realistic ''verismo'' style, which emphasized relatability and communicative expression above all. His music is characterized primarily by his rich melodic lyricism.
This publication from Ricordi brings together 10 of Puccini's most famous arias in intermediate arrangements for viola and piano. The accompanying CD includes audio of performances, with and without the soloist. Intermediate level, grade 3.
CONTENTS:
- Quando men vo (When I go out) from ''La Boheme''
- Ch'elle mi creda (Let her believe) from ''La Fanciulla del West''
- O mio babbino caro (O my beloved daddy) from ''Gianni Schicchi''
- Un bel di, vedremo (One fine day, he will return) from Madama Butterfly
- In qualle trine morbide (In those soft curtains) from Manon Lescaut
- Senza mamma (Without a mother) from Suor Angelica
- Recondita armonia (Secret harmonies) from Tosca
- Vissi d'arte (I lived for art) from Tosca
- E lucevan le stelle (And the stars were shining) from Tosca
- Nessun dorma (None shall sleep) from Turandot
