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festival operaErster HandlungErster Auftritt(Der Schau=Platz stellet in der Haupt=Stadt Valadolid eintrefliches Amphi<strong>the</strong>atrum und dabeneben ein prächtigesGerüst vor, darauf die Königin in Gegenwart des Volcks sollv<strong>on</strong> C<strong>on</strong>salvo gekrönet werden. Zu beyden Seiten desTheatri stehen Balc<strong>on</strong>en, worauf sich die Trompeter undHeer=Paucker rangiret.)<strong>Almira</strong>, geführet v<strong>on</strong> C<strong>on</strong>salvo, Osman und Fernandowelche die Reichs=Insignia tragen, die gantze H<strong>of</strong>fstatt, dieLeib=Wache, Soldaten und das Volck.Act OneScene One(The stage shows a splendid amphi<strong>the</strong>ater in <strong>the</strong> capital city<strong>of</strong> Valladolid, and next to it a magnificent platform <strong>on</strong> which<strong>the</strong> Queen is to be crowned by C<strong>on</strong>salvo in <strong>the</strong> presence <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> people. There are balc<strong>on</strong>ies at both sides <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> stage, <strong>on</strong>which trumpet players and timpanists are arranged.)<strong>Almira</strong>, guided by C<strong>on</strong>salvo, Osman, and Fernando, whocarry <strong>the</strong> regalia, <strong>the</strong> whole c<strong>our</strong>t, her bodyguards, hersoldiers, and <strong>the</strong> people.C<strong>on</strong>salvoDurchlauchtigste, des Titans heller ScheinMuß diesen Tag alleinAnbetens würdig machen,An dem der Jahre ZahlWird zwantzig mahlUmb deine Scheitel lachen:Und also werd’ ich enden Die Vormundschaft,So mir dein Vater anvertraut,Nimm hin des Reiches Krafft,Auf Unterthänigkeit gebaut,V<strong>on</strong> meinen schwachen Händen.Ich kröne dich,Und werfe mich,Als ein Vasall zu deinen Füssen,Umb dich als Königin zu grüssen.Aria. C<strong>on</strong>salvo.AlmireRegiereUnd führeBeglücket den Scepter, großmüthig die Krohn.Sie ziereAlf<strong>on</strong>so des Vaters glorwürdigen Thr<strong>on</strong>;Daß man verspühre,AlmireRegiereUnd führeBeglücket den Scepter, großmüthig die Krohn.C<strong>on</strong>salvoY<strong>our</strong> Highness, <strong>the</strong> bright radiance <strong>of</strong> Helios <strong>the</strong> TitanMakes this day singularlyWorthy <strong>of</strong> h<strong>on</strong>or,The day <strong>on</strong> whichNow twenty timesHe has smiled up<strong>on</strong> y<strong>our</strong> brow:And also <strong>the</strong> day <strong>on</strong> which I shall complete y<strong>our</strong> guardianship,With which y<strong>our</strong> fa<strong>the</strong>r entrusted me.Receive <strong>the</strong> power <strong>of</strong> Empire,Built up<strong>on</strong> subservience,By my weak hands.I crown you,And throw myselfAs a vassal at y<strong>our</strong> feet,To greet you as my Queen.Aria. C<strong>on</strong>salvo.<strong>Almira</strong>Shall rule,And bearHappily <strong>the</strong> scepter, magnanimously <strong>the</strong> crown.May she adornThe glorious thr<strong>on</strong>e <strong>of</strong> her fa<strong>the</strong>r, Alf<strong>on</strong>so;That all shall know and feel her splendor.<strong>Almira</strong>Shall rule,And bearHappily <strong>the</strong> scepter, magnanimously <strong>the</strong> crown.HANDEL’S ALMIRAC<strong>on</strong>salvoWohlan! entzündt den Blitz,Vom d<strong>on</strong>nerndem GeschützLast Paucken und Trompeten hallen,Und überall ein frohes Vivat! schallen.Hierauf wird eine Rejouvissance v<strong>on</strong> Trompeten undPaucken gehöret, und <strong>Almira</strong>, unter Lösung des Geschützes,v<strong>on</strong> C<strong>on</strong>salvo mit gebräulichen Cerem<strong>on</strong>ien, gekrönet, daindeß das Volck mit einstimmet:C<strong>on</strong>salvoNow <strong>the</strong>n! Ignite <strong>the</strong> flashOf thundering artilleryLet trumpets and timpani soundAnd may everywhere a merry “Viva!” resound.Here a réjouissance is played by trumpets and timpani, and<strong>Almira</strong>, while cann<strong>on</strong> shots are fired, is being crowned byC<strong>on</strong>salvo with <strong>the</strong> customary cerem<strong>on</strong>ies, while <strong>the</strong> peoplejoin singing:2013 BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL151

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