from Prologue, Scene 1 of the Italian opera
Attila by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto: Temistocle Solera
Role: Odabella, the Lord of Aquileia's daughter
Voice Part: soprano Fach: dramatic coloratura
Setting: An empty area near the camp of Attila, 5th century
Synopsis: Odabella is alone and mourning her dead father and also her love Foresto whom she also believes is dead.