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
Almirena has been abducted by the sorceress Armida and imprisoned in the palace…Almirena has been abducted by the sorceress Armida and imprisoned in the palace. She laments her fate
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
An elaborate plot to expose her husband's infidelity is being laid by the…An elaborate plot to expose her husband's infidelity is being laid by the Countess; it involves pretending that she is her chambermaid, Susanna, on whom the Count has designs. She muses on the fact that she has to use her chambermaid to stop her husband's flirtations and ponders how they got to this point, her future and yearns for the return of her husband's affection.
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
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
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 drinking a glass of wine which magically appeared, Papageno sings …After drinking a glass of wine which magically appeared, Papageno sings (accompanied by magic bells) of what he really wants, which is a wife
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.
An elaborate plot to expose her husband's infidelity is being laid by the…An elaborate plot to expose her husband's infidelity is being laid by the Countess; it involves pretending that she is her chambermaid, Susanna, on whom the Count has designs. She muses on the fact that she has to use her chambermaid to stop her husband's flirtations and ponders how they got to this point, her future and yearns for the return of her husband's affection.
After Carmen is arrested for fighting another girl in the cigarette factory,…After Carmen is arrested for fighting another girl in the cigarette factory, Don Jose is assigned to watch her which is awkward since she has flaunting her infatuation with him. She sings that she wants to go to her friend Lillias Pastia's inn and insinuates that she would like him to let her free…. And go with her
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
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
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
Valentin has been called off to war. He is not worried about what will happen…Valentin has been called off to war. He is not worried about what will happen to him because of the sacred medallion that he has been given. He is, however, worried because there will no one protect his sister Marguerite while he is gone. He asks God to take care of her while he fights. He declares that he shall fight valiantly for his country, and he prays to be allowed to watch over his sister from Heaven, should he die
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
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 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
The delicate and beautiful Mimi knocks on the door of the garret in which…The delicate and beautiful Mimi knocks on the door of the garret in which Rodolfo lives. Her candle has gone out; could she have a light? She drops her key in the dark room, Rodolfo joins her in her search, groping for it on the dusty floor, their hands touch......