Jazzy Opera Classix
Description
Easy Jazzy arrangements of famous themes, making the world of Opera both fun and appealing with some ingenious flourishes of Jazz and Pop.
12 of the finest melodies from the world of Opera have been given a unique twist, with elements of Jazz and Pop music added to create opportunities for improvisation. The perfect choice for lovers of the classical/pop crossover, the backing tracks have been performed by real musicians to ensure that your own performances really sparkle! Each piece includes a lively description of the Opera itself, as well as written example improvisations. Once you've mastered the written versions, the chord symbols have also been provided so that you can create your own jazzy interpretations.
Piano accompaniments are also included as PDF files on the enhanced CD.
- Drinking Song (La Traviata) [Verdi, Giuseppe]
- Grand March (Aida) [Verdi, Giuseppe]
- La Ci Darem La Mano (Don Giovanni) [Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus]
- La Donna E Mobile (Rigoletto) [Verdi, Giuseppe]
- Nessun Dorma (Turandot) [Puccini, Giacomo]
- Non Piu Andrai (The Marriage Of Figaro) [Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus]
- O Mio Babbino Caro (Gianni Schicchi) [Puccini, Giacomo]
- Overture (The Barber Of Seville) [Rossini, Gioacchino]
- Overture (William Tell) [Rossini, Gioacchino]
- Soldier's Chorus (Faust) [Gounod, Charles]
- Toreador's Song (Carmen) [Bizet, Georges]
- Un Bel Di Vedremo (Madama Butterfly) [Puccini, Giacomo]