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Adina, credimi
Believe me, Adina

Adina decides to marry Sergeant Belcore that evening. Nemorino begs her to wait, hoping the “love potion” (cheap wine) he has drunk will change her mind by the next day.

Mir ist die Ehre widerfahren
I have been given the honour

Octavian presents a perfumed silver rose to Sophie von Faninal, on behalf of Baron Ochs, as a token of the Baron’s marriage proposal.

Lascia ch’io pianga
Let me lament

Almirena, abducted a by sorceress, laments her fate. Separated from her lover, Rinaldo, she prays for mercy and release from her torment.

Per le porte del tormento
Through the gates of torment

After the turmoil of battle and the fear of being separated forever, Sosarme and Elmira welcome the joy they will share.

In fernem Land
In a distant land

Lohengrin sings of the Grail and its wondrous powers and reveals himself as a Knight of the Grail.

Cinque, dieci, venti, trenta
Five, ten, twenty, thirty

Figaro is measuring the dimensions of their bedroom while Susanna is admiring the hat she has made for their wedding, which will take place later that day.

Dopo notte atra e funesta
After a dark and fateful night

Ariodante looks forward to a bright future after a tormented time mistakenly believing his beloved had betrayed him.

Placido è il mar
The sea is calm

The Cretans invoke calm seas for the voyage of Electra and Idamantes. Electra hopes the gentle breezes will bring her love.