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Strauss

Das war sehr gut, Mandryka from Arabella by Richard Strauss

In this aria from the final act of the opera, Arabella returns to offer forgiveness and a clear glass of water (a symbol of her acceptance of his marriage approval) to Mandryka, her suitor. Mandryka had mistakenly believed that Arabella betrayed him, but realized his error and sincerely regretted the way he treated her.

“It is very good, Mandryka, that you have not left yet…” - Arabella

MOZART

Deh, se piacer mi vuoi from La clemenza di Tito by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

In this Act I aria, Vitellia tells Sesto if he wants to make her happy, he shouldn’t be so suspicious of everything.

“Whoever always awaits betrayal will certainly be betrayed.” - Vitellia

Floyd

Ain’t it a pretty night from Susannah by Carlisle Floyd

In this Act I aria, Susannah admires the beauty of her surroundings outside the small cabin in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee where she has spent her whole life thus far. She expresses her desire to travel beyond her humble surroundings, but is torn by her attachment to the mountain’s natural beauty.

Photo courtesy of Opera Colorado and Matthew Staver

Photo courtesy of Opera Colorado and Jamie Kraus

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