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
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
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
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
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
After Donna Anna asks Don Ottavio, her fiance, to take revenge of Don Giovanni…After Donna Anna asks Don Ottavio, her fiance, to take revenge of Don Giovanni for killing her father and attacking her; she leaves, at which point Don Ottavio express his love and worry for her. This aria was written as a replacement for "Il Mio Tesoro" for the revival of Don Giovanni of 1788 in Vienna
After being dismissed from his position as the Count's page for havign been…After being dismissed from his position as the Count's page for havign been discovered alone with the gardener's daughter, Cherubino tells Susanna that, suddenly, every woman excites him to no end, and he graphically describes his roiling emotions
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....
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.
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!
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
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
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
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
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.
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
After Donna Anna asks Don Ottavio, her fiance, to take revenge of Don Giovanni…After Donna Anna asks Don Ottavio, her fiance, to take revenge of Don Giovanni for killing her father; she leaves, at which point Don Ottavio express his love and worry for her
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
Violetta is now poor, consumptive and about to die. She receives a letter from…Violetta is now poor, consumptive and about to die. She receives a letter from Alfredo's father saying that Alfredo has discovered why she lied about her love for him and is coming to her. She knows that it is too late, though, and sings a farewell to her happiness with Alfredo
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
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.
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
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