“Anch’io son giovine” (I too am a young woman) is a Mezzosoprano aria (sometimes also sung by Contraltos) from Scene 9 of “La Cambiale di Matrimonio by Gioacchino Rossini, Italian libretto by Camillo Federici. Sung by Clarina, telling to Norton that she understands what love is, referring to the love between Fanny and Edward. Here…
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Singing Se il mio nome saper voi bramate
“Se il mio nome saper voi bramate” (If you wish to know my name) is an aria for Tenors from Act. 1, Scene 1, opera “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” by Gioacchino Rossini, Italian libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Sung by Count d’Almaviva (Tenor), outside Dr. Bartolo’s house at daybreak. The Count serenades Rosina, the intended bride of Dr. Bartolo, hoping…
Singing Recondita Armonia
Recondita Armonia (Recondite harmony) is the first romanza in the opera Tosca, by Giacomo Puccini. It is sung by the painter Mario Cavaradossi when comparing his love, Tosca, to a portrait of Mary Magdalene that he is painting. Here some tips&tricks from PianoVoiceOpera staff on how to better face this aria. Continue Reading…4 shares Share3 Tweet0 Share +11 Share0…
Singing Come Paride Vezzoso
Come Paride Vezzoso (Just as the charming Paris) is a first act aria from L’Elisir di d’Amore by Gaetano Donizetti. This famous aria is singed by the self-important Sergeant Belcore that appears with his regiment and immediately sets about courting Adina in front of everyone. Here some tips&tricks on how to face this aria. Continue Reading…0 shares Share0…
Singing Vecchia Zimarra
Vecchia Zimarra (Old coat) is the Colline’s aria from the 4th act of La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini. This aria for bass is sung when Mimì, haggard and pale, is assisted onto a bed. Briefly, she feels as though she is recovering. Musetta and Marcello leave to sell Musetta’s earrings in order to buy medicine, and…
