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festival opera<strong>Almira</strong> & Bellante à. 2.O Höchst beglückter Tag,Daran ich euch erfreuet sehen mag.FernandoMein Vater, laß mich dich vergnügt erreichen.C<strong>on</strong>salvoMein Sohn, mein Leiden muß verschwinden.Fernando & Osman à. 2.Mein Bruder laß mein Hertz sich stets mit dir verbinden.(Sie umarmen sich.)Aria. Alle.H<strong>of</strong>fe nur der rechten Zeit;Ob gleich Caurus rauher NeidUnglücks=Graupen fallen läst,Wird man endlich doch erfreut,Wenn des Glückes sanffter WestLauter Anmuhts=Rosen streut.H<strong>of</strong>fe nur der rechten Zeit.Achtzehender Auftritt.Raym<strong>on</strong>do, Edilia, Tabarco auf sein Pferd, die vorigen.Raym<strong>on</strong>doDurchlauchtigste, des Himmels hohe GunstHat mir in keuscher Liebes BrunstEdilien gegeben,Vergönne, daß ich mag mit ihr vermählet leben.OsmanDarf ich nicht gleiche Gnad’, o Königin, erbitten?<strong>Almira</strong>Lebet beglücket, höchstseeliges Paar,<strong>Almira</strong> & C<strong>on</strong>salvo à. 2.Di<strong>on</strong>e woll’ euch immerdarMit reichem Segen überschütten.TabarcoWohlan, mein liebes Gaul,Sey nur nicht faul,Bereite dich aufs allerbestZu einen guten Schmauß:Ich werde wohl zugleich mit einem fetten MaulZum Fenster sehen aus.(Reitet dav<strong>on</strong>.)<strong>Almira</strong> & Bellante à. 2.O happiest <strong>of</strong> days,When I may witness y<strong>our</strong> joy!FernandoMy fa<strong>the</strong>r, let me joyfully come to you.C<strong>on</strong>salvoMy s<strong>on</strong>, my suffering now finds an end.Fernando & Osman à. 2.My bro<strong>the</strong>r, let <strong>our</strong> hearts be bound toge<strong>the</strong>r forever.(They embrace each o<strong>the</strong>r.)Aria. All.Hope <strong>on</strong>ly for <strong>the</strong> time to be ripe;Even if <strong>the</strong> north wind’s bitter envyStrews grains <strong>of</strong> misfortune,In <strong>the</strong> end <strong>on</strong>e will rejoice,When <strong>the</strong> gentle, happy breezes from <strong>the</strong> WestStrew heaps <strong>of</strong> sweet roses instead.Hope <strong>on</strong>ly for <strong>the</strong> time to be ripe.Scene Eighteen.Raym<strong>on</strong>do, Edilia, Tabarco <strong>on</strong> his horse, <strong>the</strong> aforementi<strong>on</strong>ed.Raym<strong>on</strong>doY<strong>our</strong> Highness, by heaven’s great favor,I was given Edilia’s loveIn innocent passi<strong>on</strong>,Grant that I may live with her in wedded bliss.OsmanMay I ask <strong>the</strong> same favor, my Queen?<strong>Almira</strong>Live in happiness, blessed couples.<strong>Almira</strong> & C<strong>on</strong>salvo à. 2.May The Goddess shower youWith her abundant blessings.TabarcoLet’s go, my dear old nag,D<strong>on</strong>’t be lazy,Prepare y<strong>our</strong>selfFor a great feast;I will certainly so<strong>on</strong> be hanging out <strong>the</strong> windowWith a greasy face!(Rides away.)HANDEL’S ALMIRA2013 BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL191

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