This anthology of opera arias presented here was compiled with the intention to include a recording of each aria. These performances were recorded during the 1930s & 1940s by some of the most prominent artists of the time often referred to as the Golden Age of Opera. By listening to the CD, a young singer can gain precious information concerning technical aspects such as breathing, phrasing, word interpretation, etc. Features arias from Rossini, Verdi, Donizetti, Puccini, Leoncavallo, Catalani.