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These two collections feature celebrated arias as interpreted by Maria Callas, arguably the most influential singer of the recorded era. In addition to a br ief biography of Callas, each selection, in standard voice and piano format, i s followed by notes which indicate the variants, breaths, fermatas, and all of the nuances that Callas employed to turn these arias into masterpieces of int erpretation. A wonderful reference tool for vocal coaches, professional singer s and voice students, these two books are also indispensible items for the lib raries of all opera enthusiasts. Volume 1 contains: LA GIOCONDA: Suicidio. LUC IA DI LAMMERMOOR: Ardon gl'incensi. MACBETH: La luce langue. NORMA: Casta diva . LA SONNAMBULA: Ah! non credea mirarti. TOSCA: Vissi d'arte. LA TRAVIATA: A h, forse e lui che l