The story follows the journey of Ella, a talented young woman with a captivating voice and a tragic past. Once a part of a loving family, her life takes a dramatic turn after her father's sudden disappearance at sea. Left in the care of her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, Ella is reduced to servitude in her own home. Yet, her love for music and her cherished pet, Mr. Fluffy, provide her solace and strength in the face of adversity. Amid the challenges of her life, Ella discovers her hidden talent as a singer and transforms into the enigmatic and renowned "Aria Serenade" in the glittering palaces of France. Her mesmerizing performances captivate the nobility, and her enchanting voice becomes the talk of the town. However, as she navigates the complexities of her dual identity, Ella becomes entangled in a web of love and destiny. Her heart belongs to Prince William, the crown prince of France, with whom she shares a secret love. Their paths intersect, leading to profound moments of connection and tenderness. Still, the constraints of royal obligations threaten to keep them apart. As the story unfolds, Ella's journey takes her from the opulent courts of France to the Royal Court in Germany, where her life has changed in extraordinary circumstances. The past is unveiled, secrets are revealed, and the power of love and forgiveness prevails.

(Vocal Collection). More great theatre songs for singers in a continuation of this highly successful and important series, once again compiled and edited by Richard Walters. As is the case with the first volume, these collections are as valuable to the classical singer as they are to the popular and theatre performer. 41 songs, including: All Through the Night * And This Is My Beloved * Vilia * I Feel Pretty * Think of Me * and more.

Volumes 3 and 4 of the The Encyclopedia of More Great Popular Song Recordings provides the stories behind approximately 1,700 more of the greatest song recordings in the history of the music industry, from 1890 to today. In this masterful survey, all genres of popular music are covered, from pop, rock, soul, and country to jazz, blues, classic vocals, hip-hop, folk, gospel, and ethnic/world music. Collectors will find detailed discographical data—recording dates, record numbers, Billboard chart data, and personnel—while music lovers will appreciate the detailed commentaries and deep research on the songs, their recording, and the artists. Readers who revel in pop cultural history will savor each chapter as it plunges deeply into key events—in music, society, and the world—from each era of the past 125 years. Following in the wake of the first two volumes of his original Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings, this follow-up work covers not only more beloved classic performances in pop music history, but many lesser -known but exceptional recordings that—in the modern digital world of “long tail” listening, re-mastered recordings, and “lost but found” possibilities—Sullivan mines from modern recording history. The Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings, Volumes 3 and 4 lets the readers discover, and, through their playlist services, from such as iTunes toand Spotify, build a truly deepcomprehensive catalog of classic performances that deserve to be a part of every passionate music lover’s life. Sullivan organizes songs in chronological order, starting in 1890 and continuing all the way throughto the present to include modern gems from June 2016. In each chapter, Sullivanhe immerses readers, era by era, in the popular music recordings of the time, noting key events that occurred at the time to painting a comprehensive picture in music history of each periodfor each song. Moreover, Sullivan includes for context bulleted lists noting key events that occurred during the song’s recording

Includes optional instrumental accompaniments and international phonetic alphabet pronunciation guide.

This superb vocal collection features 15 of the world's best-loved arias from the Baroque era through the 21st Century, presented with comprehensive historical information, accurate translations, IPA pronunciation guides, and performance suggestions designed to enhance and educate developing vocalists. Available in Medium High and Medium Low editions, with optional piano accompaniment CDs. Songs include: Domine Deus (Vivaldi) * Gioite al canto mio (Peri) * I Attempt from Love's Sickness (Purcell) * I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' (Gershwin) * La donna è mobile (Verdi) * Non siate ritrosi (Mozart) * O mio babbino caro (Puccini) * O Rest in the Lord (Mendelssohn) * Ombra mai fù (Handel) * Sheep May Safely Graze (Bach) * Sorry Her Lot (Gilbert & Sullivan) * Time To Say Goodbye (Sartori) * Voi che sapete (Mozart) * Where'er You Walk (Handel) * You Raise Me Up (Løvland).