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"This opera among all the creations of Bellini is the one which, with the most profound reality, joins to the richest vein of melody the most intimate passion." - -Richard Wagner
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Tornami a vagheggiar
from Act I, Scene 2 of the Italian opera, Alcina by George Frideric Handel
Libretto : A. Marchi
- Role : Alcina, a sorceress
- Voice Part : soprano Fach : lyric coloratura
- Setting : Alcina's court, Alcina's enchanted island
- Range : F4 to A#/Bb6. Tessitura : G4 to G5
- Synopsis : Ruggiero has been captured by Alcina and bespelled by Alcina to be in love with Alcina and think that his real enemy is actually his fiancee Bradamante. Bradamente, in disguise, tries to show him his mistake, but Ruggiero only runs off. Alcina then enters and declares that she will keep Ruggiero under her power.
- Sound file : none
- Translation and/or Aria Text : Translation by Robert Glaubitz.
- Recordings : Complete Opera Excerpts from Opera
- Where to Find It : Score of aria - Classical Vocal Reprints, 1-800-298-7474. Catalog #2253. Buy vocal score online at Sheet Music Plus.
Mi lusinga il dolce affeto
from Act II, Scene 1 of the Italian opera, Alcina by George Frideric Handel
Libretto : A. Marchi
- Role : Ruggiero, a knight
- Voice Part : mezzo-soprano Fach : male mezzo-soprano|lyric mezzo
- Setting : the palace on Alcina's enchanted island
- Range : C4 to G5. Tessitura : D#/Eb4 to F5
- Synopsis : Ruggiero had been ensorcelled by Alcina to believe that his fiancee Bradamante was really his enemy. However, he has been released from the enchantment by a magic ring. Bradamente then approaches him and convinces him that she is really there. Ruggiero responds, letting her know that he believes her.
- Sound file : none
- Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto entered by Robert Glaubitz.
- Recordings : Complete Opera Excerpts from Opera
- Where to Find It : Buy vocal score online at Sheet Music Plus.
Ah, mio cor!
from Act II, Scene 1 of the Italian opera, Alcina by George Frideric Handel
Libretto : A. Marchi
Verdi prati
from Act II, Scene 1 of the Italian opera, Alcina by George Frideric Handel
Libretto : A. Marchi
- Role : Ruggiero, a knight
- Voice Part : mezzo-soprano Fach : male mezzo-soprano|lyric mezzo
- Setting : the palace on Alcina's enchanted island
- Range : C#/Db4 to E5. Tessitura : E4 to C#/Db5
- Synopsis : Morgana finds Ruggiero and his lover Bradamente alone. She recognizes Bradamente though as a man named Riccardo that she loved. After accusing them of betraying her love, the lovers explain that Riccardo was just Bradamente in disguise and Ruggiero asks her for forgiveness and peace.
- Sound file : none
- Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto entered by Robert Glaubitz.
- Recordings : Complete Opera Excerpts from Opera
- Where to Find It : Score of aria - Classical Vocal Reprints, 1-800-298-7474. Catalog #1581. Buy vocal score online at Sheet Music Plus.
Ah! Ruggiero crudel…Ombre pallide - Recit. and aria
from Act II, Scene 2 of the Italian opera, Alcina by George Frideric Handel
Libretto : A. Marchi
- Role : Alcina, a sorceress
- Voice Part : soprano Fach : lyric coloratura
- Setting : a cavern on Alcina's enchanted island
- Range : D#/Eb4 to A6. Tessitura : G4 to G5
- Synopsis : Alcina, upset over the escape of Ruggiero, who she cast a love spell upon, invokes the spirits to cast the spells she needs to take him back.
- Sound file : none
- Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto entered by Robert Glaubitz.
- Recordings : Complete Opera Excerpts from Opera
- Where to Find It : Buy vocal score online at Sheet Music Plus.
Credete al mio dolore
from Act III, Scene 1 of the Italian opera, Alcina by George Frideric Handel
Libretto : A. Marchi
- Role : Morgana, sister of Alcina
- Voice Part : soprano Fach : lyric soprano
- Setting : atrium of the palace, Alcina's enchanted island
- Range : E4 to A#/Bb6. Tessitura : A5 to A6
- Synopsis : Morgana had earlier rejected Oronte in favor of a new man she met, Riccardo. Later, she finds out that Riccardo is really Bradamente in disguise. With some humility, she returns to Oronte and tries to convince him to take her back.
- Sound file : none
- Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto entered by Robert Glaubitz.
- Recordings : Complete Opera Excerpts from Opera
- Where to Find It : Buy vocal score online at Sheet Music Plus.
Stà nell'Ircana pietrosa tana
from Act III, Scene 1 of the Italian opera, Alcina by George Frideric Handel
Libretto : A. Marchi
- Role : Ruggiero, a knight
- Voice Part : mezzo-soprano Fach : male mezzo-soprano|lyric mezzo
- Setting : atrium of the palace, Alcina's enchanted island
- Range : B4 to G5. Tessitura : D4 to E5
- Synopsis : Alcina tries once more to cast a spell on Ruggiero to make him love her. The spell fails though and Ruggiero declares his triumph.
- Sound file : none
- Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto entered by Robert Glaubitz.
- Recordings : Complete Opera Excerpts from Opera
- Where to Find It : Buy vocal score online at Sheet Music Plus.
Mi restano le lagrime
from Act III, Scene 1 of the Italian opera, Alcina by George Frideric Handel
Libretto : A. Marchi
- Role : Alcina, a sorceress
- Voice Part : soprano Fach : lyric coloratura
- Setting : atrium of the palace, Alcina's enchanted island
- Range : F4 to A6. Tessitura : A5 to G#/Ab5
- Synopsis : Alcina tries once more to cast a spell on Ruggiero to make him love her. The spell fails though and Alcina realizes that her love for Ruggiero will never be realized.
- Sound file : none
- Translation and/or Aria Text : Libretto entered by Robert Glaubitz.
- Recordings : Complete Opera Excerpts from Opera
- Where to Find It : Buy vocal score online at Sheet Music Plus.
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