To the delight of the crowds, the swaggering Toreador arrives and boasts of his…To the delight of the crowds, the swaggering Toreador arrives and boasts of his prowess in the bull ring….and elsewhere.
After Carmen is arrested for fighting another girl in the cigarette factory,…After Carmen is arrested for fighting another girl in the cigarette factory, Don Jose is assigned to watch her which is awkward since she has flaunting her infatuation with him. She sings that she wants to go to her friend Lillias Pastia's inn and insinuates that she would like him to let her free…. And go with her
After appearing out of the cigarette factory, the fiery and seductive Carmen…After appearing out of the cigarette factory, the fiery and seductive Carmen leaps to display herself to the men and soldiers who are looking on. She seductively sings about love and its unpredictable actions and indicates that she has eyes for one particular soldier....
Nadir and Zurga have just been reunited. Their history involves time apart and…Nadir and Zurga have just been reunited. Their history involves time apart and a previous rivalry over the love of a woman. They refer to the woman, who was a Brahmin Priestess, but with fond feelings of mutual fraternity, they now swear eternal friendship
Nadir and Zurga have just been reunited. Their history involves time apart and…Nadir and Zurga have just been reunited. Their history involves time apart and a previous rivalry over the love of a woman. They refer to the woman, who was a Brahmin Priestess, but with fond feelings of mutual fraternity, they now swear eternal friendship
Nadir and Zurga have just been reunited. Their history involves time apart and…Nadir and Zurga have just been reunited. Their history involves time apart and a previous rivalry over the love of a woman. They refer to the woman, who was a Brahmin Priestess, but with fond feelings of mutual fraternity, they now swear eternal friendship
In an attempt to close the trap which she has set for Samson, Dalila…In an attempt to close the trap which she has set for Samson, Dalila seductively tells him that she is completely his if he wants her. She begs him to respond to her caresses, hoping that he will finally let go of all other things and concentrate completely on her, allowing the High Priest of Dagon to capture him.
The opening of Act II is ushered in by these two characters arriving at a…The opening of Act II is ushered in by these two characters arriving at a Venetian soiree by gondola, singing of the beauteous night of love
The opening of Act II is ushered in by these two characters arriving at a…The opening of Act II is ushered in by these two characters arriving at a Venetian soiree by gondola, singing of the beauteous night of love
The opening of Act II is ushered in by these two characters arriving at a…The opening of Act II is ushered in by these two characters arriving at a Venetian soiree by gondola, singing of the beauteous night of love
It is three years since Butterfly's beloved Lieutenant Pinkerton USN went back…It is three years since Butterfly's beloved Lieutenant Pinkerton USN went back to America promising to return "when the robin makes its nest". They had been married, and he is the father of her child. She knows he will come back
Figaro is the Barber of Seville, where he does many things other than…Figaro is the Barber of Seville, where he does many things other than hairdressing. A general fixer for the town, he's mightily pleased with himself about it!
In the intoxicating atmosphere of the ballroom, Alfredo and Violetta expound…In the intoxicating atmosphere of the ballroom, Alfredo and Violetta expound their alternative outlooks on life and love
The delicate and beautiful Mimi knocks on the door of the garret in which…The delicate and beautiful Mimi knocks on the door of the garret in which Rodolfo lives. Her candle has gone out; could she have a light? She drops her key in the dark room, Rodolfo joins her in her search, groping for it on the dusty floor, their hands touch......
The flirtatious character Musetta exuberantly expounds her philosophy on life;…The flirtatious character Musetta exuberantly expounds her philosophy on life; meanwhile, the elderly but weathly Alcindoro looks on in acute embarassment
The Duke, disguised as a soldier, sings that all women are fickle and that they…The Duke, disguised as a soldier, sings that all women are fickle and that they will betray anyone who falls in love with them
Gianna Schicchi's young daughter implores him to let her marry her sweetheart…Gianna Schicchi's young daughter implores him to let her marry her sweetheart Rinuccio
After Donna Elvira confronts Don Giovanni, who had betrayed her, Leporello…After Donna Elvira confronts Don Giovanni, who had betrayed her, Leporello tells her that she should forget him and then produces a book of the Don's feminine conquests : 640 in Italy, 231 in Germany, 100 in France, 91 in Turkey, and 1003 in Spain
Shortly before going on stage for a comic performance, the Jester Canio has…Shortly before going on stage for a comic performance, the Jester Canio has just discovered that his wife has been unfaithful. The expression of his sorrow is made more poignant by his clown's garb
The unknown prince Calaf, having won the hand of Princess Turandot of Peking by…The unknown prince Calaf, having won the hand of Princess Turandot of Peking by answering her three riddles, has to remain unknown until dawn to avoid execution. A royal decree is issued stating that all must stay awake to find out his name