Download or read book Librettos for 123 Baroque Arias and Duets written by and published by . This book was released on 2022-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Singers' voices are heavenly; their vocal techniques are mind-blowing. However, you have no idea what they are singing about, and you desperately need English translations for your favorite baroque arias. If this has been your situation, 123 Baroque Arias & Duets offers the perfect solution for you. This collection contains English translations of one hundred and twenty-three Italian arias and duets from the baroque period, most beloved and popular currently on YouTube. Gorgeous songs of Handel, Vivaldi, Monteverdi, Porpora, Vinci, and many other Baroque composers are included in the selection. With the assistance of the current translation, readers will appreciate the timeless beauty of old Italian (especially love) poems. The book offers line-by-line translations of Italian and English. With Italian on the left and English on the right column, the book's layout makes it easy to follow both languages. The collection is organized in alphabetical order of the composer's last name. Each aria or duet provides information on the composer's name, opera, and aria or duet (in italic) along with the act-scene number and the character's name who sings. All soliloquies (Fra se) are parenthesized.Check out the Contents section to see if the collection includes your favorite arias. With this book, you may not need constant google search, looking for English lyrics. If you love baroque operas / arias, this book will be your lifelong companion that will enhance the pleasure of your listening experience, possibly transporting you to another realm.