Magical and mystical avant garde with female vocals that changes to dramatic…Magical and mystical avant garde with female vocals that changes to dramatic builds from gentler sections
The Chevalier Des Grieux has just met Manon, and the two of them have fallen in…The Chevalier Des Grieux has just met Manon, and the two of them have fallen in love at first sight. She is called away by her brother; left alone, Des Grieux sings of his heartfelt feelings.
After Leporello has led Donna Elvira away, Don Giovanni serenades her…After Leporello has led Donna Elvira away, Don Giovanni serenades her chambermaid. He's outside, on the ground with a servant playing the mandolin for him; she is upstairs and visible through a window
Nemorino thinks that his evident success with the girls is due to the Elixir. …Nemorino thinks that his evident success with the girls is due to the Elixir. However, it is in fact because he is about to inherit great wealth, although he himself does not yet know it. With his newfound confidence, he ignores the attentions of all of the girls at the dance, including Adina, whom he loves. When Adina is hurt and leaves, Nemorino notices her shedding a secret tear (Una furtiva Lagrima) and realizes that she does care for him. He sings of his joy at finding that he is loved by her.
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
As we see the Countess for the first time at the beginning of Act 2, she is…As we see the Countess for the first time at the beginning of Act 2, she is lamenting the realization that the Count's love for her has nearly died as his attentions are now obviously elsewhere. She prays to the God of love that she may get her beloved back.
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
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
Opens with gentle strings joined by male tenor vocal beautiful powerful…Opens with gentle strings joined by male tenor vocal beautiful powerful bittersweet ballad
Album: Opera And Operetta Album number: SOHOA137 Track number: 21 Release year: 2019
Mysterious cinematic track with large orchestra building to an epic and driving…Mysterious cinematic track with large orchestra building to an epic and driving adventure.
After Leporello has led Donna Elvira away, Don Giovanni serenades her…After Leporello has led Donna Elvira away, Don Giovanni serenades her chambermaid. He's outside, on the ground with a servant playing the mandolin for him; she is upstairs and visible through a window
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
Mysterious cinematic track with large orchestra building to an epic and…Mysterious cinematic track with large orchestra building to an epic and driving adventure.
Giving her a knife, the Queen of the Night tells her daughter Pamina that she…Giving her a knife, the Queen of the Night tells her daughter Pamina that she must kill Sarastro in order to get the Shield of the Sun from him and that if she doesn't, she'll disown and curse her as only a mother can!
Mysterious cinematic track with large orchestra building to an epic and driving…Mysterious cinematic track with large orchestra building to an epic and driving adventure.
Rumors of an impending war with Ethiopia have been circulating. Radamès has…Rumors of an impending war with Ethiopia have been circulating. Radamès has just been told by Ramfis that Isis has named a new, young man to command the Egyptian Army. Radamès wishes it were he so he could free Aida
As Don Giovanni arrives at his palace with the peasants awaiting the wedding…As Don Giovanni arrives at his palace with the peasants awaiting the wedding party of Masetto and Zerlina inside, he declares that there shall be an incredible party with much wine and many women, invites everybody and makes his own intentions clear
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