from Act I of the German opera
Bastien und Bastienne by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto: Friedrich Wilhelm
Role: Bastienne, a shepherdess, in love with Bastien
Voice Part: soprano Fach: soubrette
Setting: A village, next to Colas's house
Synopsis: Bastienne sings that she has always been chased after by men who wish to win her hand. However, she is in love with Bastien and no one else will suffice.