26 Italian Songs & Arias (Med/High) (Book & CD)  

This authoritative, new edition of the world’s most loved songs and arias draws on original manu-scripts, historical first editions and recent research by prominent musicologists to meet a high standard of accuracy and authenticity. Includes fascinating background information about the arias and their composers as well as a singable rhymed translation, a readable prose translation and a literal translation of each single Italian word.