Notes on our edition of Almira Summary of the Plot of Almira ... - WGBH
Notes on our edition of Almira Summary of the Plot of Almira ... - WGBH
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festival operaV<strong>on</strong> Eltern und Geschlecht dir gäntzlich unbekand;Was opfert dir dein tief=verbundner Knecht?<strong>Almira</strong>(Die Tugend und der Augen holdes PaarMacht deinen hohen Stand mir gnugsahm <strong>of</strong>fenbahr.)Aria. Fernando.So ben che regnantePiu degna di tèIl m<strong>on</strong>do n<strong>on</strong> hà.Per l’alto favoreLegato il mio coreOgn’ora sarà.So &c.(Geht ab.)Dritter Auftritt<strong>Almira</strong>, C<strong>on</strong>salvo.C<strong>on</strong>salvoDurchlauchtigste, des Vaters letzten WillenGebührend zu erfüllenSo übergeb ich dies verschlossne Blat,Daraus dein Auge sehen kann,Wen er zum würdigen GemahlDir ausersehen hat.<strong>Almira</strong>Ich nehm’ es ehrerbietig an.(<strong>Almira</strong> lieset.)Aria. C<strong>on</strong>salvo.Leset ihr funckelnden Augen, mit Fleiß,Leset, ihr sollet mit gnädigen BlickenEinen v<strong>on</strong> meinem Geblühte beglücken.Leset was meine Vergnügung sch<strong>on</strong> weiß,Leset ihr funckelnden Augen, mit Fleiß.(Geht ab.)<strong>Almira</strong>Ach Schmerz!Wie soll ich mich verbindenMit des C<strong>on</strong>salvo Haus?Verwirrtes Hertz,Ist deine H<strong>of</strong>fnung aus,Du liebst Fernando sch<strong>on</strong>,Nur trifft nicht sein Geschlecht mit deinem überein,Doch scheinet er zu Scepter, Cr<strong>on</strong> und Thr<strong>on</strong>Vom Himmel dir geschickt zu seyn.Sagt an getreue SinnenWas soll ich nun beginnen?From parents and family completely unknown to you.What can y<strong>our</strong> deeply indebted servant <strong>of</strong>fer you in sacrifice?<strong>Almira</strong>(Y<strong>our</strong> virtue and <strong>the</strong> charm <strong>of</strong> y<strong>our</strong> fair eyesMake y<strong>our</strong> noble rank entirely clear to me.)Aria. Fernando.I know well that <strong>the</strong> worldHas no worthier m<strong>on</strong>archThan you.For this high favorMy heart shall be bound to youForever.I know well…(He exits.)Scene Three<strong>Almira</strong>, C<strong>on</strong>salvo.C<strong>on</strong>salvoY<strong>our</strong> Highness, in order to executeY<strong>our</strong> fa<strong>the</strong>r’s last will and testament,I deliver to you this sealed missiveThat you may see with y<strong>our</strong> own eyesWhom he has chosen as worthyTo be y<strong>our</strong> husband.<strong>Almira</strong>I accept it with due respect.(<strong>Almira</strong> reads.)Aria. C<strong>on</strong>salvo.Read, you sparkling eyes, read with diligence,Read, that you might look favorably up<strong>on</strong>One <strong>of</strong> my family, and make him happy.Read what I, to my delight, already knowRead, you sparkling eyes, read with diligence.(He exits.)<strong>Almira</strong>Oh, sorrow!How can I be marriedIn to <strong>the</strong> house <strong>of</strong> C<strong>on</strong>salvo?C<strong>on</strong>fused heart,Y<strong>our</strong> hope is g<strong>on</strong>e!You already love Fernando,Though his family’s rank does not match y<strong>our</strong>s.Still, he seems to be sent by heavenTo share <strong>the</strong> scepter, thr<strong>on</strong>e and crown!Tell me, my inner muse,What should I do now?HANDEL’S ALMIRA2013 BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL153
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