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: On her wedding day, Amina sings that she is so filled with joy that she cannot find the words to tell how happy she is.