A collection of 19 arias by contemporary American composers. Often, introductions and endings have been added in order for the piece to stand alone. Includes biographical information for each composer, a brief synopsis of each opera, and a short explanation of where the aria appears in the context of the opera. Operas from which arias are taken include: “Abelard and Heloise,” “The Crucible,” “He Who Gets Slapped – Pantaloon,” “Lady Kate,” and “Minutes Till Midnight” by Robert Ward “The Dangerous Liaisons” by Conrad Susa “Coyote Tales” and “Gabriel’s Daughter” by Henry Mollicone “The Dreamers” and “Firebird Motel” by David Conte “S.” by Ronald Perera