Customer Reviews

Arias for Soprano, Volume 2: G. Schirmer Opera Anthology

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Although not all of the arias in this edition (or any edition for that matter) will fit one particular fach, the range and selection of pieces is really wonderful in this volume. I prefer it to the first volume, only because it has a few lesser known gems that are great audition pieces, whereas the first volume covers mostly pieces everyone has heard a million times before (though there are some of those in this volume too!).

Over all, well edited, wonderful translations and very easy to read.

I've had this book since I was 17 when I first started studying voice. It's a great resource, especially for beginners who have not yet mastered Italian, French or German. It provides literal translations of every aria which is so important. It is also lightweight but sturdy. My copy is still in great shape. The only bone I have to pick is that the fach varies quite a bit from repertore suited to light lyric sopranos all the way to the dramatic. One singer obviously would not sing all of these arias. However, if your voice grows and matures I guess it's possible to start with a Handel aria in this book and progress to the heavier Puccini, depending on how your career goes. In any event, it's a nice collection of arias and you'll probably find 2 or 3 at least that you'll need at some point which is much better than shelling out cash for the complete scores.

This is a wonderfull source for sopranos. All of your favorite aria in one edition. Very handy when coaching. Doesn't weigh down your book bag the way full scores do.

This book has a wonderful selection of soprano arias from common to somewhat lesser known pieces.

A little something for everyone in here. All the arias you've been looking for in one album. YAY.

If you want to expand your repertoire and grow as a singer, I recommend this book and volume one of the same series. Nice translations and good background material help you develop your understanding. You won't regret having this valuable resource.

I got the item on time and in perfect conditions. The book aria selection is much more interesting than the first volume of the collection. Well done!

Overall I was pleased with the product I ordered. The only thing I wasn't pleased with was what they shipped it in. The box they shipped it in was barely big enough and tore part of the book. Thankfully it's not a very big tear. Otherwise the service was great.

My order arrived within the 2 to 14 business days, probably around 6 or 7 days, and was in perfect condition, no marks or folds and it was safely packaged.

I needed this book for my voice lessons and it was a great price and in wonderful condition. Thank you!