Rusalka has fallen in love with a Prince. Unfortunately, Rusalka is a water…Rusalka has fallen in love with a Prince. Unfortunately, Rusalka is a water sprite and cannot come out of the water or communicate with him. She asks the moon to tell her love that she is thinking of him.
Azucena describes her mother's death to Manrico and the crowd of gypsies. Her…Azucena describes her mother's death to Manrico and the crowd of gypsies. Her mother was burned on the stake for being a witch while the ones who convicted her falsely laughed and enjoyed themselves
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
After Lakmé's father leaves them, Lakmé and Mallika sing of the beauty of their…After Lakmé's father leaves them, Lakmé and Mallika sing of the beauty of their surroundings while preparing to bathe in the stream that runs through a section of the secluded garden surrounding them
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.
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
The night before, Lensky had challenged Onegin to a duel in response to Onegin…The night before, Lensky had challenged Onegin to a duel in response to Onegin's advances on Lensky's fiancee, Olga. Now, on the morning of the duel, Lensky looks back on his happy youth as he waits for Onegin to arrive. He realizes that he will probably die in the duel and that he does not particularly care if he does. The only great loss though his death would be that he would never see Olga again
Manrico discovers that his mother, Azucena, has been captured and is about to…Manrico discovers that his mother, Azucena, has been captured and is about to be burned at the stake. Enraged, Manrico calls together his soldiers and sings valiantly of how they will save Azucena from death
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.
When the Three Ladies come by and take Papageno away, they give Prince Tamino a…When the Three Ladies come by and take Papageno away, they give Prince Tamino a portrait of Princess Pamina. He is captured by her beauty
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
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!
Onegin attends a glittering reception after his aimless travels and sees…Onegin attends a glittering reception after his aimless travels and sees Tatiana, whom he once rejected. He asks his host Gremin about her and explains to Onegin how Tatiana came into his life two years prior and filled his life with love and happiness. She is now his wife, and he continues to be completely happy
Now that he's finally sure that Don Giovanni was the person who killed Donna…Now that he's finally sure that Don Giovanni was the person who killed Donna Anna's (his fiancee) father, Don Ottavio swears that he will make sure she gets her revenge on Don Giovanni and at the same time promises to tenderly comfort her
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.
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
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
Vitellia is enraged by the Emperor Tito because he slighted her by choosing to…Vitellia is enraged by the Emperor Tito because he slighted her by choosing to marry Berenice. She decides to lead a conspiracy against him and urges a young patrician, Sesto, who is madly in love with her, to assassinate Tito. Sesto is reluctant to do this as he is a friend of Tito's, but is coerced by Vitellia's promises of love; as he departs, he tells her that he will do anything for her because of the power of love and beauty
After the Count orders Cherubino to leave and join the Seville regiment for…After the Count orders Cherubino to leave and join the Seville regiment for being infatuated with the Countess, Figaro tells Cherubino with a rousing march that he must give up his easy life and his women and become a soldier
Now married to Prince Ramiro, Cenerentola gathers the bridal guests around her…Now married to Prince Ramiro, Cenerentola gathers the bridal guests around her to grant forgiveness to all who have wronged her, including her father and stepsisters. She then goes on to sing that her life has been transformed by love as quickly as lightning. She continues, singing that she wants to embrace her former nemeses. No longer by the cinders will she sing her sad song
After he discloses his wish to woo the Countess Ceprano, the Duke is warned…After he discloses his wish to woo the Countess Ceprano, the Duke is warned that the Countess has a jealous husband. The Duke replies that he will go after any woman that he wants to and that he won't be scared off by any jealous husbands
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
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
Don Pasquale has been looking for a young woman to marry. He commissions his…Don Pasquale has been looking for a young woman to marry. He commissions his friend, Doctor Malatesta, to find a woman for him. Malatesta describes a beautiful woman he has found, who he tells Pasquale is his sister
Dido discovers that Aeneas has abandoned her to fulfill his destiny to found…Dido discovers that Aeneas has abandoned her to fulfill his destiny to found Rome. Dying of grief, Dido asks for Belinda to remember her when she is dead
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
Dalila knows that Samson is entranced with her and will come to her instead of…Dalila knows that Samson is entranced with her and will come to her instead of leading the revolution against the Philistines. She sings seductively of the powers of love to ensnare Samson. She says that all of his strength is hopeless to withstand love's onslaught
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