OperAria Soprano Vol. 3: Repertoire Collection for soprano and piano. Breitkopf & Hartel

“Our goal is to give the user a modern-day, systematically structured vocal coach that satisfies the demands of present-day theater practice. At long last a consistent repertoire and a well-ordered conflation of respective audition arias for all vocal genres.” (Peter Anton Ling, editor)

OperAria is a comprehensive repertoire anthology of opera arias for all vocal genres from soprano to bass. Although developed mainly for use in university-level studies and theatrical auditions, the collection does also target singers who are already professionally active as well as anyone involved in vocal pedagogy.

The selection of arias from three centuries of classical opera repertoire was made according to vocal criteria, while taking into account practical aspects of a musical and theatrical nature. In addition, it offers valuable inspiration for opera recitals.

The subdivision of the arias into the lyric, lyric–dramatic, and dramatic categories is conceived as a means of orientation; it suggests a direction, but leaves enough room to showcase the individuality of the various types of voices and roles.

The crucial asset of OperAria over comparable repertoire anthologies is its additional function as an up-to-date VocalCoach. The following extras are included:

1. Detailed commentary section
   All volumes provide in the individual comments on the arias information on the composer, the work and on peculiarities such as matters of versions or casting. Also included is a short synopsis of the contents in which the aria is embedded in the context of the opera’s plot. Furthermore, there are methodical comments from the singer’s point of view as recommendation from someone who has both stage and academic teaching experience.
2. Phonetic assistant
   As a further study tool, audio files (mp3) with aria texts spoken by native speakers are available.
3. Text assistant
   For a more thorough understanding of the aria contents, the text assistant provides text files (pdf) in German and English translation.

Both the phonetics assistant and the text assistant are available as downloads at www.breitkopf.com.