Collection of Foreign Opera Arias: Mezzo-Soprano Arias

Author: Zhou Feng, Translated and Edited by Zhu Xiaoqiang
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Publish Date: 1996-03-01
Features: Singers often struggle to find sheet music, as there are many collections of opera arias from abroad. Some focus on Italian works, while others emphasize French, German, Austrian, or Russian pieces. Even if you purchase two or three versions, you may still not find the aria you need. Our long-standing dream has been to compile a collection of arias tailored to our needs by gathering the most commonly used pieces from various versions. Thanks to the strong support and assistance of the Hong Kong Mei Xin Art Association and Shanghai Music Publishing House, this dream has finally become a reality. This collection is based on Zhou Feng's old translation of "Selected Arias from Western Classical Operas (for Mezzo-Soprano)" (1958 Music Publishing House edition) and has undergone significant adjustments to enhance its practicality. For example, three arias by Dalila were included: in the past, only two were introduced in China—"Spring Comes to the World" and "My Heart Is in Bloom"—while the other, "Love, Help Me Overcome Weakness," was often used as a competition piece in international contests. This necessitates the addition of the latter. The Chinese lyrics are directly translated from the original texts and have been carefully refined to ensure they not only convey the original meaning but also facilitate singing.