from Act II, Scene 2 of the Italian opera
La Sonnambula by Vincenzo Bellini
Libretto: Felice Romani
Role: Lisa, an inn-keeper who is in love with Elvino
Voice Part: soprano Fach: lyric coloratura
Setting: Near the mill in a Swiss village, early 19th century
Synopsis: Lisa has convinced Elvino to marry her instead of his love, Amina, who he thinks is unfaithful to him. The villagers greet her and give her their best wishes. She sings her thanks to them, saying that the love she received from them will never leave her.