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.
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.
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!
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
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.
Count Almaviva believes Susanna will be meeting him in his gardens on the night…Count Almaviva believes Susanna will be meeting him in his gardens on the night of her marriage to Figaro, which he also may be able to prevent through legal means. He overhears the two lovers talking confidently about winning the case, though, and becomes incensed. This is a pivotal moment because an Aristocrat is feeling that he is losing control to his servants. He resolves to overcome his subordinates
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
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
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
After her fiance has gone off to war, Dorabella grieves his leaving, and in…After her fiance has gone off to war, Dorabella grieves his leaving, and in this mock-heroic aria, she is singing that her grief is too much to bear and that she should thus die.
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
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
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 assasinate 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
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
In the pre-dawn light atop the Castel Sant'Angelo, Cavaradossi is soon to be…In the pre-dawn light atop the Castel Sant'Angelo, Cavaradossi is soon to be facing a firing squad; he remembers his lover Tosca and bewails his fate with great poignance
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
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
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
Marguerite has found a casket of jewels at her door. She has never had jewels…Marguerite has found a casket of jewels at her door. She has never had jewels of any sort; she tries them on and looks at herself in the mirror. She imagines that others do not recognize her and believe that she is actually a princess. She also thinks of Faust and sings that if he could see her now, he would find her truly beautiful
Giorgio, Alfredo's father, has convinced him that it is for the best if he…Giorgio, Alfredo's father, has convinced him that it is for the best if he leaves Violetta. Alfredo wavers upon hearing that there is a farewell letter from Violetta whereupon Giorgio sings to him how nice their home in Provence is, and that he should go back there with him