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Notes on our edition of Almira Summary of the Plot of Almira ... - WGBH

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Aria. <strong>Almira</strong>.Chi più mi piace io voglioStretto legarmi al sen;Mi sento un tal ardoreCh’ogn’ora pensa il coreAl lucido suo ben.Chi più &c.Aria. <strong>Almira</strong>.He whom I love <strong>the</strong> most,I wish to bind firmly to my heart.I feel such passi<strong>on</strong>That my heart thinks c<strong>on</strong>stantlyOf its radiant beloved.He whom I love <strong>the</strong> most…Vierdter AuftrittDer Schau=Platz ist der Königliche Garten mit Statuen,durch und durch besetzten Bäumen, und einen vortreflichenSpring=Brunnen.Edilia und hernach OsmanAria. EdiliaSchönste Rosen und Narzissen,Lasst in eurer WunderprachtMich das Bild v<strong>on</strong> Osman küssen,Welches mich verliebt gemacht:Hohe Linden, die ihr grünet,Und zu holde Schatten dienet,Seid bemühtIn den Zweigen:Mir zu zeigen,Ob der H<strong>of</strong>fnung edle Blüht’Wird der einst mein Leid versüssen?Schönste Rosen und Narzissen!OsmanIst hier Edilia?EdiliaJa, Ja!OsmanIch will v<strong>on</strong> hinnen gehn.Edilia(O welche Pein)Mein Osman was ist dir geschehn?Muß dann umb meinet wegenDir dieser Ort verdrießlich seyn?Osman(Ach welche Quaal muß sie in mir erregen)EdiliaWelch’ ungestüme WellenWelch’ ungeheure FluhtBestürmen meinen Geist!Nun Osman sich durch schnöden WanckelmuhtV<strong>on</strong> meiner Seiten reist.Scene F<strong>our</strong>The stage shows <strong>the</strong> royal garden with many statues am<strong>on</strong>g<strong>the</strong> trees, and a splendid fountain.Edilia and afterward, OsmanAria. Edilia.Lovely roses and narcissus,Let me, amidst y<strong>our</strong> w<strong>on</strong>drous splendorsKiss that image <strong>of</strong> OsmanWhich caused me to fall in love.Tall Lindens, as you leaf outAnd serve as fair shade,Might you striveIn y<strong>our</strong> branchesTo show meWhe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> noble bud <strong>of</strong> hopeShall ever come to sweeten my pain?Lovely roses and narcissus!OsmanIs that Edilia here?EdiliaYes, yes!OsmanThen I will leave.Edilia(Oh, what pain!)My Osman, what has happened to you?Does my presence makeThis place repugnant to you?Osman(Oh what torment she causes me!)EdiliaWhat turbulent waves,What m<strong>on</strong>strous floodAssails my soul!Now, with disdainful treachery,Osman leaves me.154 YOUTH: Genius and Folly

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