from Act I of the Italian opera
La Sonnambula by Vincenzo Bellini
Libretto: Felice Romani
Role: Amina, an orphan who has been adopted by Teresa, engaged to Elvino
Voice Part: soprano Fach: lyric coloratura
Setting: The village green of a village in Switzerland, early 19th century
Synopsis: Amina thanks all the attendees to her wedding to Elvino, saying that they have made her life happy. She then thanks her mother for watching over her. She goes on, saying that this day is beautiful like the flowers and that all nature rejoices for her love.