A fusion of contemporary instrumentation, timeless operatic melodies and original compositions, this follow-up to the crossover smash Aria is less confined and more expansive than its predecessor. Paul Schwartz, the prime mover behind Aria, again taps the vocal talents of Rebecca Luker, as well as fellow Broadway star Steve Barton and smooth jazz guitarists Peter White and and Marc Antoine. Aria's rich sonic textures speak to the soul.