Here are ten of Puccini's most famous opera arias transcribed for the intermediate instrumentalist. The book includes a biography of Puccini, notes about the plot of each opera, and the dramatic context of each aria. The companion CD features excellent performances, as well as piano accompaniments. Includes arias from: La Boheme; Madama Butterfly; Manon Lescaut; Tosca; Turandot and others.