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 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
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
In order to tease Figaro, who thinks Susanna is cheating on him with the Count,…In order to tease Figaro, who thinks Susanna is cheating on him with the Count, Susanna urges the Count to come quickly to her; she is disguised as her mistress the Countess, and therefore imitates her elegant style
Having just met Don Giovanni and enlisted his help in finding her father's…Having just met Don Giovanni and enlisted his help in finding her father's murderer, Donna Anna soon realizes that Don Giovanni was the one who killed him. She asks Don Ottavio to get revenge for her
After Pamina pleads with Sarastro to have mercy on her scheming mother,…After Pamina pleads with Sarastro to have mercy on her scheming mother, Sarastro sings of the ideals of his Brotherhood with reference to the Hallowed Halls, where they meet for the ceremony
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.
Guglielmo complains of his hunger but, in this aria, Ferrando tells him he…Guglielmo complains of his hunger but, in this aria, Ferrando tells him he should hold his appetite, for even the possibility of love from their beloveds will sate one's hunger at once
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
Lively happy playful optimistic positive good time celebratory exciting…Lively happy playful optimistic positive good time celebratory exciting uplifting euphoric melodic work by moogs electronics synths and percussion
Attracted by the playing of Tamino's flute, Pamina comes and meets Tamino and…Attracted by the playing of Tamino's flute, Pamina comes and meets Tamino and is hurt when he doesn't talk to her. Little does she know that he is under a vow of silence
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
After Cherubino arrives in his new military uniform, he sings a plea to the…After Cherubino arrives in his new military uniform, he sings a plea to the Countess to see how much love he has to give; it is a song of his own composition, and Susanna accompanies him on the guitar
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
After the Duke, in the guise of a poor student, has seduced her, Gilda sings of…After the Duke, in the guise of a poor student, has seduced her, Gilda sings of her new-found love, fixating on his name (which is false)
Belcore marches onto Adina's estate, salutes her, and presents her with a…Belcore marches onto Adina's estate, salutes her, and presents her with a bouquet of flowers. He then proceeds to propose to her and explains, with considerable swagger, how it is no wonder that she should fall for him, since he is a sergeant, and women like a military man