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Champagne Chorus

At Prince Orlofsky’s New Year’s Eve ball, all everyone wants is champagne!

Sull’ aria
On the breeze…

This deceptively lovely duet from Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro is actually a painful admission by the Countess of the loss of her husband’s love.

Tiara

In this modern operatic fairy tale, the enchanted pig/ handsome king is lucky to escape Bridezilla, Adelaide, who is not happy her wedding plans are going awry.

Una voce poco fa
The voice I just heard…

Rosina has found true love in the sound of Lindoro’s voice, and she is determined to make him hers.

O mio babbino caro
O my dear father

Lauretta implores her father to allow her to marry Ranuccio, backing up her plea with melodramatic threats to throw herself into the Arno if thwarted.

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.

Violin Aria

Hoffmann’s second love story centres on Antonia, a singer. His friend Nicklausse compares her to the beauty and power of the music which a violin can create.

Ah, je ris de me voir
Jewel Song

Marguerite delights in an unexpected gift of beautiful jewels – left by Méphistophélès as he aids Faust in his seduction of this young girl.

Libiamo
Let’s raise a toast

One of opera’s best drinking songs!