This major new series celebrates greatness in American opera, with arias from Carlisle Floyd's "Susannah," Stravinsky's "The Rake's Progress," John Adams' "Nixon in China," Leonard Bernstein's "Trouble in Tahiti," Dominick Argento's "Postcard from Morocco," and other operas by Argento and Floyd, Jack Beeson, Ned Rorem and other American composers. American Arias is suitable for professional and college-level singers, ideal for recitals and auditions, and an essential resource for the study of the American opera repertoire. Each collection includes commentary on the operas and arias, and a CD of recorded piano accompaniments. It's a must have for any serious vocalist!