Opera title: | I Puritani |
Composer: | Vincenzo Bellini |
Language: | Italian |
Synopsis: | I Puritani Synopsis |
Libretto: | I Puritani Libretto |
Translation(s): | English |
Type: | aria,choir |
Role(s): | Lord Arturo Talbo |
Voice(s): | Tenor |
Act: | 1.12 |
Previous scene: | Ad Arturo onore |
Next scene: | Il rito augusto si compia |
Sicilian tenor Salvatore Fisichella (1943-) is one of Italy's most recognized bel canto tenors, having made his debut in the early 1970's as Werther at Spoleto. He went on to distinguish himself in Donizetti, Rossini and Bellini, the masters of bel canto opera. It is said that he appeared in more Bellini operas than any other tenor. His beautiful and easily produced voice soared to great heights, perfect for bel canto singing. The soprano is Edita Gruberova.
A te, o cara, amor talora
Mi guidò furtivo e in pianto;
Or mi guida a te d'accanto
Tra la gioia e l'esultar.
Al brillar di sì bell'ora,
Se rammento il mio tormento
Si raddoppia il mio contento,
M'è più caro il palpitar.
To you, oh dear one, love at times
lead me furtively and in tears;
now it guides me to your side
in joy and exhultation.
At the radiance of such a beautiful hour
if I renew my torment,
it redoubles my happiness,
'tis more dear the (heart's) beating.
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