--- product_id: 7739539 title: "Aria 3: Metamorphosis" brand: "ariapaul schwartz" price: "$U1011" currency: UYU in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/7739539-aria-3-metamorphosis store_origin: UY region: Uruguay --- # Aria 3: Metamorphosis **Brand:** ariapaul schwartz **Price:** $U1011 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aria 3: Metamorphosis by ariapaul schwartz - **How much does it cost?** $U1011 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/7739539-aria-3-metamorphosis) ## Best For - ariapaul schwartz enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ariapaul schwartz brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description .com Souping up the classics with whatever contemporary music pulse is current at the moment has a long history. Some artists, like Emerson, Lake and Palmer, aspired to classical grandiosity. Others, like Michael Murphy and his discofied "A Fifth of Beethoven," turn classical melodies into pop hooks. Paul Schwartz falls somewhere in the middle with his Aria project, of which this is the third. Electronica grooves and effects angle their way through songs "based" on operatic works by Handel, Verdi, Puccini, and Monteverdi. Schwartz begins with a bar set high by some of these melodies, beautifully sung by soprano Rebecca Luker. Whether singing solo or in multi-tracked choirs, her voice opens heavens' gates, but she has to slog through some pedestrian arrangements to get there. Schwartz understands the difference between an orchestra and a synthesizer and with only a few exceptions--like the cheesy opening to "Ombra Ma Fu"--deploys each in appropriate measures. "Ascension," based on a Monteverdi aria is particularly striking with its underlying electronic ostinatos cycling through the breathtaking refrain. But too often, Schwartz's strings are saccharine and his rhythms clichéd in a music that uses high art only to reach for the facile. Like most classical-pop crossovers, time usually renders a verdict of kitsch in the first degree. --John Diliberto ## Images ![Aria 3: Metamorphosis - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/516ADC1WX9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aria Three *by P***H on Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2015* The Aria series is a haunting modernized tribute to opera, and beautiful music in general. This is a great effort, and you are sure to recognize some of the melodies. The vocals by Rebecca Luker are very strong and leave a lasting impression. Very Sarah Brightman-esq.Here is the complete listing of TracksOmbra mai fu (after Handel's Serse) - AriaFurioso (after Handel's Sarabande) - AriaSogno (after Puccini's La Rondine) - AriaMetamorphosis 2: Danae - AriaBallo (after Verdi's Ballo in Maschera) - AriaInterlude: L'Orchestre Engloutie - AriaAmami (after Verdi's La Traviata) - AriaLascia (after Handel's Rinaldo) - AriaFarewell (after Puccini's Madama Butterfly) - AriaMetamorphosis 3: Cyane - AriaAscension (after Monteverdi's L'Incoronazione di Poppea) - AriaMetamorphosis 1: Arachne - AriaFurioso (after Handel's Sarabande) - AriaOmbra mai fu (after Handel's Serse) - AriaAnd for the hard core Paul Schwartz and Aria follower, here is a list of all the players.Paul Schwartz Primary Artist,Piano,ConductorMark Berrow ViolinHugh Burns GuitarCaroline Dale CelloLiz Edwards ViolinGarfield Jackson ViolaGavyn Wright Violin,Concert MasterDermot Crehan ViolinMary Scully BassKatherine Shave ViolinBen Chappell CelloPeter Lale ViolaPatrick Kiernan ViolinBoguslaw Kostecki ViolinJackie Shave ViolinBruce White ViolaRebecca Luker VocalsPaul Gardham Bass,Horn,French HornJulian Leaper ViolinRebecca Hirsch ViolinRachel Bolt ViolaWarren Zielinski ViolinPaddy Lannigan BassSimon Fischer ViolinNaomi Wright CelloZoe Lake ViolaJoyful Company of Singers Choir, Chorus,Vocal EnsembleBeatrix Lovejoy ViolinStephen Orton CelloPerry Montague-Mason ViolinJacqueline Shave ViolinNicholas Rodwell ClarinetMichelle Ivey VocalsBenedict Cruft ViolinChristopher Tombling ViolinBoguslav Kostecki ViolinDavid Woodcock ViolinJonathan Williams CelloPeter Hanson Violin ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic , romantic, moving music! *by C***. on Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020* This is like a new and better, upbeat classical music along with some remarkable voices ! Every time I play it, after several songs, especially in the car, almost everyone will ask "who is this..it's so beautiful!" I find it relaxing, but I also play it when I need motivation to clean!..I have requested several of the songs to be played at my"celebration of Life".Avia Maria is so incredible , I don't think you could find a song anywhere as moving! I plan on ordering severalmore for gifts and an extra for me! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ARIA 3 is a new take on classical music another Amazon purchase *by R***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2012* I love classical music and ARIA 3's numbers are based on some of the great classical composers. My taste in music is very eclectic so this fits right in, and I can actually listen to this cd while driving. I can't drive while listening to meditation music. I first heard this cd while shopping in my favorite crystal store and it was playing in the background. The voice sounds almost angelic,(or maybe like a mermaid would sound while enticing sailors) Anyway I, recommend this cd as a great background music experience. I even play it on my housecleaning sprees. Once again thank you Amazon for carrying the great music selections that you do, and for the great service. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.uy/products/7739539-aria-3-metamorphosis](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/7739539-aria-3-metamorphosis) --- *Product available on Desertcart Uruguay* *Store origin: UY* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*