I created this video from the 1962 LP, "The Operatic World of Rita Gorr," issued on the Angel label, serial number 35795. Andre Cluytens conducts the Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera. Images in this video are from the LP jacket, LP label, and from the libretto included with the album. "David Hertzberg"
Watch videos with other singers performing Voi lo sapete, o mamma:
SANTUZZA Voi lo sapete, o mamma, Prima d'andar soldato, Turiddu aveva a Lola Eterna fè giurato. Tornò, la seppe sposa; E con un nuovo amore Volle spegner la fiamma Che gli bruciava il core: M'amò, l'amai. Quell'invidia d'ogni delizia mia, Del suo sposo dimentica, Arse di gelosia... Me l'ha rapito... Priva dell'onor mio rimango: Lola e Turiddu s'amano, Io piango, io piango!
LUCIA Miseri noi, Che cosa vieni a dirmi In questo santo giorno?
SANTUZZA Io son dannata. Andate o mamma, Ad implorare Iddio, E pregate per me. Verrà Turiddu, Vo' supplicarlo Un'altra volta ancora!
LUCIA avvicinandosi alla chiesa Aiutatela voi, Santa Maria! Esce.
English Libretto or Translation:
All enter the church except Santuzza and Lucia.
Romance and Scene Lucia and Santuzza
LUCIA Why did you signal me To be silent?
SANTUZZA O mother, you know That before he went for a soldier Turiddu had sworn Eternal faith to Lola. On his return, he found her married, And sought with a new love To quell the flame Which burned in his heart: He loved me, I loved him. But she, envious of my only delight And forgetful of her husband, Burned with jealousy … She stole him from me … And I am left disgraced; Lola and Turiddu are lovers, And I am left to weep.
LUCIA Lord have mercy! What is this you've come to tell me On this holy day?
SANTUZZA l am condemned! O mother, go And pray to God And pray for me too! When Turiddu comes, I will plead with him Once again.
LUCIA going towards the church Holy Mary, Have mercy upon her! exit