Gala Post

Viva la Libertà
Long live freedom

An exuberant quartet celebrating freedom.

Finch’han dal vino
As long as there’s wine

The famous “Champagne Aria” celebrates Don Giovanni’s hedonistic approach to life.

Dein ist mein ganzes Herz
My whole heart is yours

Chinese prince, Sou-Chong, declares his love for his Austrian wife, Lisa.

Il core vi dono
This heart I give you

Dorabella eventually succumbs to Guglielmo (her sister’s fiancé disguised as an Albanian!) as part of the men’s plan to test their lovers’ fidelity.

Come scoglio
Like a rock

Fiordiligi asserts her undying fidelity to her absent Guglielmo when two strangers try to court her and her sister.

Ah! Guarda Sorella
Ah look, sister

Mozart’s flighty sisters from Così fan tutte swoon over the pictures of their fiancés, delighting in their good fortune in love.

Cruda Sorte
Cruel Fate

Isabella curses the Fate which has shipwrecked her and put her in the hands of Mustafà, Lord of the Turks, but she knows exactly what to do to manipulate him and secure her freedom.

O terra, addio
Farewell, o earth

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Vedi! Le fosche notturne spoglie
Look! A new day is dawning

A rousing Gypsy celebration of drinking, dancing and friendship.

Carmen
Carmen

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E lucevan le stelle
And the stars were shining

Cavaradossi, a painter, remembers his love for Tosca, as he faces execution for aiding his revolutionary friends.

Un bel dì
One fine day

Cio-Cio-San – Madam Butterfly – is certain Pinkerton will return to her one fine day.

Dio, che nell’alma infondere
God who wished to fill our souls…

Don Carlo, son of the King of Spain, demands freedom for the people of Flanders. His father denies this and orders his arrest, but Rodrigo defends his friend.

Hai già vinta la causa!
You’ve won the case already!

The Count is filled with rage when he realises his servants are plotting against him…