Edition Peters French Operatic Arias For Ténor - 19TH Century Repertoire - Voice And Piano (par 1 Minimum)
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Summary of This Book
This collection is aimed at singers and accompanist pianists seeking French opera arias that are both famous and representative, in a practical and musically coherent edition. Designed as a reliable starting point to explore French Romanticism, it highlights repertoire that can sometimes be difficult to find in an accessible edition, while providing concrete guidelines for approaching the style, prosody, and expressiveness specific to French opera.
It includes iconic pages from the grand repertoire, perfect for recital programs, voice lessons, auditions, or stage work: "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée" (Bizet, Carmen ), "Salut! demeure chaste et pure" (Gounod, Faust ), "Ah! lève-toi, soleil" (Gounod, Roméo et Juliette ), "Pourquoi me réveiller?" (Massenet, Werther ), and "Fantaisie, aux divins mensonges" (Delibes, Lakmé ). The collection also opens the door to essential and formative titles such as Halévy (La Juive ), Meyerbeer (L'Africaine ), Berlioz (Les Troyens, Béatrice et Bénédict ), and Thomas (Mignon ).
The inclusion of translations and pronunciation guidance makes it a particularly effective working tool for building dramatic intent, clarifying vowels, perfecting liaison, and stabilizing articulation without sacrificing the vocal line. Combined with piano accompaniment, this approach facilitates musical preparation (phrasing, breathing, rubato, style) and saves rehearsal time.
Edited under the direction of Roger Nichols, this collection offers a balanced selection that highlights both lyrical brilliance and textual finesse, providing a solid foundation for developing a classical singing repertoire focused on French opera, from technical work to interpretation.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Opera | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Various (Auber, Berlioz, Bizet, Boieldieu, Delibes, Donizetti, Gounod, Halévy, Lalo, Massenet, Meyerbeer, Reyer, Rossini, Thomas, Verdi) | Instrumentation | High voice and piano |
| Edition | Roger Nichols | Genre | Classical score (opera arias) |
Questions frequently asked
Which famous arias are included in this tenor collection?
The selection notably includes "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée" from Carmen, "Salut ! demeure chaste et pure" from Faust, and "Pourquoi me réveiller ?" from Werther. Also featured are "Ah ! lève-toi, soleil" from Romeo and Juliet and "Fantaisie, aux divins mensonges" from Lakmé.
Is this French opera aria sheet music written for tenor and piano?
The indicated instrumentation is high voice and piano, with arias intended for the tenor repertoire.
Are the French texts accompanied by pronunciation aids?
Translations and pronunciation guidance are included in the edition directed by Roger Nichols. These elements help work on vowels, liaison, and articulation of sung French. The piano accompaniment supports phrasing and breath preparation.
Which 19th-century composers are featured in French Operatic Arias For Ténor?
The collection brings together pieces by Auber, Berlioz, Bizet, Boieldieu, Delibes, Donizetti, Gounod, Halévy, Lalo, Massenet, Meyerbeer, Reyer, Rossini, Thomas, and Verdi.
Is this collection suitable for a classical singing audition or recital?
Its selection of arias notably from La Juive, L'Africaine, Les Troyens, Béatrice et Bénédict, and Mignon can serve to create a French opera-oriented program. The scores pair the high voice line with piano reduction.
