Soprano voice,Vocal Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.799613

Composed by Richard Strauss. Arranged by Nicole Elyse DiPaolo. 20th Century,Romantic Period. 17 pages. Nicole Elyse DiPaolo #5022029. Published by Nicole Elyse DiPaolo (A0.799613).

The first of its kind, and the sixth entry in Nicole Elyse DiPaolo's Accessible Accompaniments series of aria reductions, this is a genuinely playable and piano/vocal reduction of Grossmächtige Prinzessin, Zerbinetta's famous aria from Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos (second version, 1916). Coloratura sopranos who love this aria no longer need to fear bringing it in for auditions, last-minute performing engagements, or other situations in which the pianist may have to sight-read from the chaotic and sometimes unplayable vocal score. Pianists may now enjoy playing this aria comfortably, without risking strain/injury.

This aria is also available to purchase in smaller sections, as commonly offered in auditions, at reduced prices. They include a score beginning at Noch glaub' ich and one beginning at So war es mit Pagliazzo. To see previews of those sections within the aria, please visit their respective SheetMusicPlus pages. The edition you are viewing here is the complete aria, covering rehearsal nos. 100-130.

All Accessible Accompaniments, including this one, boast several unique features:

1. No reduction ever requires stretches of over an octave, not including bass notes meant to be held or fudged with the pedal (though octaves may also contain chord tones within them). This reduces the amount of rearranging that smaller-handed pianists must already do. Obviously, further reworkings are to be expected and pianists should feel free to add to or modify what I’ve provided.

2. I’ve included less essential, but potentially desirable additional voices/passages in cue-size noteheads so that pianists can easily see them, but know that they are not necessary in a sink or swim accompanying situation. Presenting less essential material in cue-size noteheads also reduces visual clutter on the page.

3. In addition to the composer’s markings, when needed, I have included hints on particular notes to bring out when the singer is likely to need them as a pitch anchor or when it is not obvious which line should be brought out within the texture.

4. All page turns have been carefully selected so as to result in the least possible disruption to the pianist when possible. When an inevitable page turn precedes a potentially surprising note or chord, I’ve included the next downbeat’s notes in cue-size stemless noteheads at the end of the preceding measure.

5. When known, I’ve noted alternate cuts that singers might like to take within certain arias.

6. In some cases I’ve modernized spelling conventions for easier readability (for example, by replacing ß with ss in German arias) and occasionally I've enharmonically respelled brief passages for greater clarity.

About the Arranger: 

Praised as a sensitive pianist and outstanding accompanist who delivers powerful interpretations, Nicole Elyse DiPaolo enjoys a multifaceted career as a sought-after collaborative pianist, educational composer, arranger, coach, private teacher, and adjunct music professor. Currently based in the Cleveland area, Ms. DiPaolo has appeared as a concerto soloist with the Ambassador Chamber Players on multiple occasions and as a recitalist, collaborator, and presenter worldwide. Currently, Ms. DiPaolo is an online Adjunct Lecturer in Music at Indiana University; the Principal Theory Teacher at Liberty Park Music, an online-only video subscription-based music school; an invited blog contributor and guest instructor at Tonebase; and a sought-after online instructor of piano, music theory, and composition who includes partimento and historical improvisation in her curricula. 
For more information, please visit http://ndipaolo.musicaneo.com .

Soprano voice,Vocal Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.799615

Composed by Richard Strauss. Arranged by Nicole Elyse DiPaolo. 20th Century,Romantic Period. 9 pages. Nicole Elyse DiPaolo #5022033. Published by Nicole Elyse DiPaolo (A0.799615).

The first of its kind, and the sixth entry in Nicole Elyse DiPaolo's Accessible Accompaniments series of aria reductions, this is a genuinely playable and piano/vocal reduction of Grossmächtige Prinzessin, Zerbinetta's famous aria from Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos (second version, 1916). Please note that the version on this page is a cut beginning from So war es mit Pagliazzo and the complete aria, from rehearsal nos. 100-130, is available separately. Coloratura sopranos who love this aria no longer need to fear bringing it in for auditions, last-minute performing engagements, or other situations in which the pianist may have to sight-read from the chaotic and sometimes unplayable vocal score. Pianists may now enjoy playing this aria comfortably, without risking strain/injury.

In addition to the current cut, one beginning at Noch glaub' ich is also available. To see previews of that section within the aria and a preview of the complete aria, please visit their respective SheetMusicPlus pages.

All Accessible Accompaniments, including this one, boast several unique features:

1. No reduction ever requires stretches of over an octave, not including bass notes meant to be held or fudged with the pedal (though octaves may also contain chord tones within them). This reduces the amount of rearranging that smaller-handed pianists must already do. Obviously, further reworkings are to be expected and pianists should feel free to add to or modify what I’ve provided.

2. I’ve included less essential, but potentially desirable additional voices/passages in cue-size noteheads so that pianists can easily see them, but know that they are not necessary in a sink or swim accompanying situation. Presenting less essential material in cue-size noteheads also reduces visual clutter on the page.

3. In addition to the composer’s markings, when needed, I have included hints on particular notes to bring out when the singer is likely to need them as a pitch anchor or when it is not obvious which line should be brought out within the texture.

4. All page turns have been carefully selected so as to result in the least possible disruption to the pianist when possible. When an inevitable page turn precedes a potentially surprising note or chord, I’ve included the next downbeat’s notes in cue-size stemless noteheads at the end of the preceding measure.

5. When known, I’ve noted alternate cuts that singers might like to take within certain arias.

6. In some cases I’ve modernized spelling conventions for easier readability (for example, by replacing ß with ss in German arias) and occasionally I've enharmonically respelled brief passages for greater clarity.

About the Arranger: 

Praised as a sensitive pianist and outstanding accompanist who delivers powerful interpretations, Nicole Elyse DiPaolo enjoys a multifaceted career as a sought-after collaborative pianist, educational composer, arranger, coach, private teacher, and adjunct music professor. Currently based in the Cleveland area, Ms. DiPaolo has appeared as a concerto soloist with the Ambassador Chamber Players on multiple occasions and as a recitalist, collaborator, and presenter worldwide. Currently, Ms. DiPaolo is an online Adjunct Lecturer in Music at Indiana University; the Principal Theory Teacher at Liberty Park Music, an online-only video subscription-based music school; an invited blog contributor and guest instructor at Tonebase; and a sought-after online instructor of piano, music theory, and composition who includes partimento and historical improvisation in her curricula. 
For more information, please visit http://ndipaolo.musicaneo.com .

Soprano voice,Vocal Solo - Digital Download

SKU: A0.799614

Composed by Richard Strauss. Arranged by Nicole Elyse DiPaolo. 20th Century,Romantic Period. 12 pages. Nicole Elyse DiPaolo #5022031. Published by Nicole Elyse DiPaolo (A0.799614).

The first of its kind, and the sixth entry in Nicole Elyse DiPaolo's Accessible Accompaniments series of aria reductions, this is a genuinely playable and piano/vocal reduction of Grossmächtige Prinzessin, Zerbinetta's famous aria from Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos (second version, 1916). Please note that the version on this page is a cut beginning from Noch glaub' ich and the complete aria, from rehearsal nos. 100-130, is available separately. Coloratura sopranos who love this aria no longer need to fear bringing it in for auditions, last-minute performing engagements, or other situations in which the pianist may have to sight-read from the chaotic and sometimes unplayable vocal score. Pianists may now enjoy playing this aria comfortably, without risking strain/injury.

In addition to the current cut, one beginning at So war es mit Pagliazzo is also available. To see previews of those sections within the aria, please visit their respective SheetMusicPlus pages.

All Accessible Accompaniments, including this one, boast several unique features:

1. No reduction ever requires stretches of over an octave, not including bass notes meant to be held or fudged with the pedal (though octaves may also contain chord tones within them). This reduces the amount of rearranging that smaller-handed pianists must already do. Obviously, further reworkings are to be expected and pianists should feel free to add to or modify what I’ve provided.

2. I’ve included less essential, but potentially desirable additional voices/passages in cue-size noteheads so that pianists can easily see them, but know that they are not necessary in a sink or swim accompanying situation. Presenting less essential material in cue-size noteheads also reduces visual clutter on the page.

3. In addition to the composer’s markings, when needed, I have included hints on particular notes to bring out when the singer is likely to need them as a pitch anchor or when it is not obvious which line should be brought out within the texture.

4. All page turns have been carefully selected so as to result in the least possible disruption to the pianist when possible. When an inevitable page turn precedes a potentially surprising note or chord, I’ve included the next downbeat’s notes in cue-size stemless noteheads at the end of the preceding measure.

5. When known, I’ve noted alternate cuts that singers might like to take within certain arias.

6. In some cases I’ve modernized spelling conventions for easier readability (for example, by replacing ß with ss in German arias) and occasionally I've enharmonically respelled brief passages for greater clarity.

About the Arranger: 

Praised as a sensitive pianist and outstanding accompanist who delivers powerful interpretations, Nicole Elyse DiPaolo enjoys a multifaceted career as a sought-after collaborative pianist, educational composer, arranger, coach, private teacher, and adjunct music professor. Currently based in the Cleveland area, Ms. DiPaolo has appeared as a concerto soloist with the Ambassador Chamber Players on multiple occasions and as a recitalist, collaborator, and presenter worldwide. Currently, Ms. DiPaolo is an online Adjunct Lecturer in Music at Indiana University; the Principal Theory Teacher at Liberty Park Music, an online-only video subscription-based music school; an invited blog contributor and guest instructor at Tonebase; and a sought-after online instructor of piano, music theory, and composition who includes partimento and historical improvisation in her curricula. 
For more information, please visit http://ndipaolo.musicaneo.com .

Soprano voice and piano - advanced - Digital Download

SKU: S9.Q45888

By Robert Schumann (1852). Composed by Robert Schumann. Arranged by Aribert Reimann. This edition: single sheet. Downloadable, Separate edition. Op. 135. Duration 9 minutes. Schott Music - Digital #Q45888. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q45888).

German • English • French • Italian.

Two things in particular link Aribert Reimann with Robert Schumann, whom he much admires: their interest in the dark side of human existence and their great commitment to literature. The both took an interest in the poems by the Scottish queen Mary Stuart written at the end of her life during her imprisonment. For a long time, Reimann had cherished the wish to orchestrate the lieder by Schumann based on these poems, ‘but I always lacked in courage […] to break up the rather barren piano part which is formally self-contained and complete in itself’. But while working on Sieben Fragmente für Orchester in 1988, he decided to take the risk. And although Schumann‘s music is never really touched, Reimann succeeds in bringing the deeply moving expression of the lieder even closer to the listener.

Seinen letzten Zyklus für Singstimme und Klavier komponierte Robert Schumann 1852 auf eine deutsche Übersetzung von Gisbert Freiherr von Vincke. Indem Aribert Reimann die Singstimme der fünf Gedichte mit ihren je unterschiedlichen Originalsprachen in Französisch, Italienisch, Englisch und Latein unterlegt, erscheint nicht nur die historische Figur der schottischen Königin Maria Stuart, sondern auch die Musik Schumanns in neuem, polyglotten Licht.

Soprano voice,Vocal Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.796585

Composed by Gary D. Belshaw (ASCAP). Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. 28 pages. DR GARY D BELSHAW #2926489. Published by DR GARY D BELSHAW (A0.796585).

Includes Accompanist Copy at half-price! 28 pages. Perfect for opera scenes, opera workshop, or solo recitals. 51/2 minutes. The character, Cecilia, in the Two-Act Comic Opera Incident at Burro Java is a graduate vocal performance major at an urban University's School of Music. She is stressed, trying to finish her degree and graduate, yet her work on her dissertation and recital practice keeps getting interrupted. In this aria from Act I Scene 3, she has fled to the women's restroom, but immediately realizes that this is not going to help. She did NOT audition for a role in the School's current opera production for fear she might have been cast as Fiordiligi in Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, and that worries her even more. But, let her explain it to you.

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Soprano voice,Vocal Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.796584

Composed by Gary D. Belshaw (ASCAP). Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. 14 pages. DR GARY D BELSHAW #2926487. Published by DR GARY D BELSHAW (A0.796584).

14 pages. Perfect for opera scenes, opera workshop, or solo recitals. 51/2 minutes. The character, Cecilia, in the Two-Act Comic Opera Incident at Burro Java is a graduate vocal performance major at an urban University's School of Music. She is stressed, trying to finish her degree and graduate, yet her work on her dissertation and recital practice keeps getting interrupted. In this aria from Act I Scene 3, she has fled to the women's restroom, but immediately realizes that this is not going to help. She did NOT audition for a role in the School's current opera production for fear she might have been cast as Fiordiligi in Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, and that worries her even more. But, let her explain it to you.

Follow Gary D. Belshaw Music on Facebook and Twitter; we'll follow you back!

Soprano voice,Vocal Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1269254

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Anthony Mosakowski. Folk,Multicultural,Traditional,World. 11 pages. Anthony Mosakowski #861789. Published by Anthony Mosakowski (A0.1269254).

This is a reworking (for solo voice) of my choral arrangements of three folk songs from the northeastern region of England: The Water of Tyne, Bonny at Morn, & Bobby Shaftoe. They may be sung as a set or individually. The songs range from sweet and tender to fun and sassy.

Also available for alto voice and SSA voices a cappella.

Soprano voice,Vocal Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.962911

Composed by Sonny Rios. Christian,Christmas,Romantic Period,Sacred. 6 pages. Sonny Rios #4277991. Published by Sonny Rios (A0.962911).

MARY’S SONG: Mary’s Song, or The Magnificat, is part of a greater work, a Christmas cantata (Bells Are Ringing) written by Sonny Rios in 1976. The song, for Soprano solo, is in English and has a range of Eb4-B5. Its lyrics are taken from the biblical (KJV) account of Mary and Elizabeth conversing about their pregnancies, as found in the first chapter of the gospel of Luke. The song may be sung in Christian services, secular or religious concerts and UIL competitions. The song has been registered with the US Copyright Office and ASCAP.  An MP3 of the piano accompaniment (with or without lead example) is available for purchase at tenor@sonnyrios.com. If you wish to record the song, please obtain a license by emailing: tenor@sonnyrios.com.  

Soprano voice,Vocal Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.981239

Composed by Judith Cloud. 20th Century. 39 pages. Judith Cloud #6714145. Published by Judith Cloud (A0.981239).

The Secret History of Water, set 2 (Music by Judith Cloud)

Poems by Silvia Curbelo

 

Soprano

Piano Accompaniment

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.   I’m In Love, I’m Floating (3’25)

2.   Last Call (4’13)

3.   Janis Joplin (3’24)

Compositional Notes

 

I met Cuban-American Silvia Curbelo when we were both artists in residency at the Seaside Institute. When she shared a few of her poems I was immediately taken by the melodic flow of her words, the imagery and her strong delivery. W. S. Merwin has describe her work as …accomplished, daring, full of intelligence; it is the generous first manifestation of an authentic and original gift.

 

This second set of songs from The Secret History of Water was composed for one of my private voice students, a coloratura soprano with excellent pitch retention and a secure range extension. I’m in love, I’m floating is a whimsical poem that captures the essence of being in love, acting foolishly and impulsively, yet somehow grounded in the knowledge that she is still capable of counting her options like black sheep. Last Call is my musical interpretation of Curbelo’s enigmatic poem contemplating different personalities in a bar.  In the third song, Janis Joplin, here is another whimsical, yet deeply touching poem with nostalgia as the key component.

I loved including a quote from Me and Bobby McGee.

 

Judith Cloud

 

Lyrics are the poems by Sylvia Curbelo from The Secret History of Water, copyright Silvia Curbelo, 1997, published by Anginga Press, Inc. P.O. Box 10595, Tallahassee, FL 32302. All rights reserved.