An outstanding collection that will be useful to any novice singer, not just limited to those preparing an actual contest solo. Each volume contains 10 songs: 5 art songs in English, an African-American spiritual, 2 songs in Italian, a song in German, as well as a song in Spanish. There are new editions and engravings of all songs including biographical information on featured composers. Each book includes access to online recordings of beautiful performances of all the songs by a professional singer, and excellent accompaniments by pianist Laura Ward. Also included are pronunciation guides in Italian, German and Spanish.Baritone/Bass Book Contents: Adela • All Through the Night • Alma del core • Beautiful Dreamer • Du bist wie eine Blume • Give a Man a Horse He Can Ride • O cessate di piagrami • The Sea • The Slighted Swain • Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.